Assistant Manager, Store Construction

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At Tapestry, being true to yourself is core to who we are. When each of us brings our individuality to our collective ambition, our creativity is unleashed. This global house of brands - Coach, Kate Spade New York, Stuart Weitzman - was built by unconventional entrepreneurs and unexpected solutions, so when we say we believe in dreams, we mean we believe in making them happen. We're always on a journey to becoming our best, but you can count on this: Here, your voice is valued, your ambitions are supported, and your work is recognized.
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Primary Purpose: The Assistant Manager will support UK/European store construction projects for Tapestry's brands from inception to completion, including new store openings, enhancements and fixture drops.
The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Store Construction to:

• Own and manage small to medium sized projects and assist the Store Construction team with the successful delivery of large-scale projects
• Frequently travel throughout Europe to visit new and existing sites
• Work with Direct and Wholesale retail markets and distributor operators globally
• Support projects in Asia, ANZ, and UAE as needed
• Develop the critical path and timeline for each project with Microsoft Project
• Forecast, track, and manage project budgets
• Negotiate with vendors/contractors to meet financial goals
• Attend landlord meetings to understand site conditions, fit-out requirements, local codes, building conditions, timelines, approvals, etc.
• Exercise project tendering/bidding process from various contractors/vendors
• Consolidate detailed site survey package from vendors for Tapestry Architecture team to be able to accurately design each project
• Review construction fit-out drawings and fixture shop drawings from contractor/vendors
• Coordinate with Architects and Contractors to execute store design
• Produce weekly status reports on all projects, track all project stages from landlord's feedback, design development, material orders, and vendors/contractor's progress
• Consolidate cost evaluation and invoices into summary for each project
• Manage millwork deliveries in conjunction with Tapestry Supply Chain/Production team
• Provide site inspections for ongoing projects, produce punch lists both during and at the time of completion of each project, and produce Post Occupancy Evaluation
• Conclude budgetary close-out of projects within acceptable timeframes (90 Days)
• Deliver execution and follow-up on all construction/manufacturing warranties
• Assist the PM/SPM in developing and maintaining historical construction cost data specific to region
• Assist Store Operations and Wholesale teams with small maintenance projects, and provide technical support
• Work on ad-hoc projects

The accomplished individual will have:

• 3-5 years' experience in retail construction and fit-out management (retail projects/store opening experience is a must), retail fixture development, architecture and building/construction
• Extensive knowledge of CAD, Photoshop, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Highly organized, analytical and decisive
• Strong multi-tasking and adaptability skills
• Excellent communication and prioritization skills
• Strategic thinking & influence
• Strong code of ethics and protect brand integrity
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team and support a positive team environment
• European language skills are desirable

What Tapestry can offer you:

• Hybrid working (3 days working from the office, 2 days remote)
• Option to finish early on a Friday (Flex Fridays)
• 1 Paid Volunteering Day per year and opportunities to volunteer with global projects
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Internal mobility & career progression
• Regular Social Events - Seasonal & Cultural
• Equity Inclusion & Diversity initiatives which include employee resource groups & regional inclusion council

Other benefits include:

• 25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays
• Annual Incentive Plan (company performance bonus)
• Multi brand discount up to 50% off - Coach, Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman
• Private Healthcare with health assessment (Bupa)
• Bupa rewards - Financial wellbeing support and wellness discounts
• Private Dental Cover
• Eyecare vouchers
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Gym discount
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme

Our Competencies for All Employees

• Courage : Doesn't hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
• Creativity : Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Dealing with Ambiguity : Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
• Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Interpersonal Savvy : Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
• Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.

Tapestry, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant's or employee's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. Visit Tapestry, Inc. at http://www.tapestry.com/