Position
JOB TITLE: Project Coordinator, Store Planning
Job Purpose
Responsible for seamless operational support on renovations, relocations, and new store openings in both new and existing markets.
Job responsibilities
Construction Administration
- Communicate and Coordinate with internal departments and LVMH partners to ensure all project schedules are achieved
- Adhere to project timelines/schedules – exhibit above average time management capabilities
- Maintain vendor processes for all projects incl. vendor account setup, purchase order creation, and processing invoices.
- Identify/create tools necessary to support the project management process.
- Copy and circulate project drawings as directed
- Propose/identify ways in which the department can increase effectiveness – eliminate and or streamline the process at every opportunity.
- Track and review project budgets from Project Manager(s)
- Maintain historical cost database (budget, analysis, actuals)
- Collect and organize project start up information from internal and external partners to ensure a coherent Design Kick Off to Paris HQ, including retail design briefs, LODs, as-builts and technical drawings, leasing presentations, and property guidelines.
- Collect, organize, and issue SOP deliverables for internal project approval
- Support project closeout tasks such as financial reconciliation, reimbursements, and final payments between internal departments and LVMH partners.
- Maintains Store Planning archive such as new store opening packages, project record set drawings, and sample inventory closet.
- Manages the Fine Art database – Conducts annual audit and organize the transfer of pieces between boutiques or storage facilities
- Manages the scheduling and organizing of internal and external meetings (agenda setting, material preparation/ distribution, etc.)
- Responsible for distributing Store Planning materials to external teams such as Concept Design Books, Design Bulletins, Guidelines, and other relevant files
- Assists in the full RFP lifecycle process – including but not limited to facilitating RFP’s, preparing Bid Levelling, and awarding submittals
- Assists with managing projects related to minor works/facilities
Communications
- Maintain established communication protocol relating to: projects, budgets, costs, schedules and vendor qualification
- Maintain confidentiality, discretion and professionalism in all correspondence.
- Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with both internal and external partners.
- Maintain an objective perspective in managing adversity.
- Ensure communication protocol to other corporate departments and Store Ops on all department activities.
- Liaise with LVMH partners on all related projects to ensure high-level execution and cost efficiency.
- Maintain timely and organized communication with external property management teams.
Profile
Skills And Competencies
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organization and follow-through skills
- Comfortable in making autonomous decisions in a timely manner
- Ability to be a strong partner across several teams within the organization
- Excellent organizational skills, with ability to prioritize and multitask
- Ability to learn and react quickly to change as needed
- Ability to work independently and with little supervision at times
Requirements
- 2 years prior construction and/or project coordination experience
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (ie; Excel, Adobe, Word)
- AutoCAD or Adobe Photoshop experience is a plus
Additional information
The selected candidate will be offered a salary within the range of $70k – $80k annually, plus bonus eligibility. The salary offered will be dependent upon the candidate’s relevant skills and experience. Christian Dior Inc. offers comprehensive benefit plans such as medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and short and long-term disability. Additional employee perks include, but are not limited to employee discount program, various paid time off, volunteer time off, holidays, mental health and wellbeing support, family friendly benefits, reproductive health care, child and elder care services, commuter benefits, 401k plans with an employer contributions matching plan, employee referral program, and more.
Additional Information
Christian Dior was the designer of dreams. In founding his House in 1947, marked by the revolution of the New Look, he metamorphosed his reveries into wonderful creations. Christian Dior Couture, the Houst of Dreams, is recognized for its French heritage and vibrant culture sublimating its unique Savoir-faire and Creativity through empowering "metiers d’art”. Our Maison is a destination for sustainable growth & success where we shape the future of our Talents in a positive, authentic & generous environment. We bloom & deliver excellence with passion, determination, courage & optimism to offer meaningful & daring codes.
Christian Dior Couture is part of the LVMH Group, where People Make the Difference. We value, celebrate, and welcome each unique talent and strive to create an inclusive environment providing all employees a sense of purpose. Beyond your role, we recognize the importance and passion of creating communities with shared values that enrich and impact beyond our organization. As an employee, you will have an opportunity to engage in our employee-led communities such as Sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Corporate Social Responsibility.
Christian Dior Couture provides equal employment opportunities to all employees as part of the LVMH Group, which attaches great importance to ensuring that its Maisons and their partners share a set of common rules, practices, and principles with respect to ethics, social responsibility, and protection of the environment.
