Position:Full-Time

neXtore is a fully integrated premier business dedicated to Construction, Design and Fleet services based in North America; owned by the parent company Luxottica. Worldwide, neXtore designs, builds and manages projects and programs that successfully deliver innovative solutions to clients and communities.

Luxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear. Our wholesale network covers more than 150 countries and our retail presence consists of over 9,100 retail stores across the globe.

In North America, our wholesale business is the home to global brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, and many of the top fashion house brands. Our leading retail brands include; LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, Target Optical and Sears Optical. We are also home to EyeMed, the fastest growing vision care company in the United States.

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Sr. Manager, Project Planning coordinates the Store Construction Project Planning team that supports the Store Design & Construction Planning process for multiple projects. This team provides reporting, scheduling, database maintenance, construction documentation, including reporting, coordinating information across architecture, engineering, construction, real estate/landlord, to ensure on-time, on-budget completion of all activities comprised in the planning stage of retail construction projects.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As the principal liaison, collaborates with internal clients (Brands, Corporate and N.A. Real Estate) on the speedy resolution of critical project issues in order to minimize delays and preserve budget integrity
Prepares and presents weekly progress reports for review by VP of Planning, Brands and Corporate partners
Participates in weekly meetings with partners at local and Corporate level (Real Estate, Brand, Finance, etc.) to review project progress and prioritize weekly team activities
Participates in the creation of and executes processes for the efficient management of large retail construction roll-outs including project kick-off packages.
Creates and maintains databases and tools to support planning strategies for special store roll-out initiatives
Oversees and ensures project schedules are consistent with agreed upon standard timelines, project milestones are met, permits and necessary documentation is obtained.
Ensures team keeps databases accurate, updated and reports published regularly.
Acts as a hands-on leader that ensures accurate and exhaustive project due diligence, swift approval and issuance of building permits and devises opportunities to compress planning and design schedules.
Ensures team communicates with all key stakeholders timely and effectively responding to quickly shifting deadlines and support fast-track projects and roll-outs.
Participates in the A/E, Permit and Survey Consultant sourcing, selection and onboarding process; administers A/E consultant RFP and contract negotiation process
Oversees the management of A/E consultants’ contract, timely issuing of Purchase Orders and Additional Service Requests and invoice approval, timely accrual of A/E cost for project close-out and invoicing to client
Aligns project resources with flexibility and efficiency to respond to shifting objectives and workload.
Acts as a point of escalation during the construction phase to address design and permit-related issues.
Oversees the receipt, review, and distribution of Landlord’s design and construction documentation.
Ensures team moves with speed to obtain on-time delivery of permits partnering with external Permit Expediting Consultants, Landlords and all other governing authorities.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business Administration, Planning or equivalent
10+ year experience in the retail/ store planning and design / construction industry
Ability flexibly accommodate - when/as needed - demanding work schedules dictated by project timelines and client
Advanced MS Excel
Proficient in MS Power Bi reporting tool
Proficient in MS Word, and Power Point
Fluent in the use of collaboration tools, such as SharePoint, MS Teams and MS Planner

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Luxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the Luxottica Ethics Compliance Hotline at 1-888-887-3348 or e-mail HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com (be sure to provide your name and contact information for either option so that we may follow up in a timely manner).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.

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