Hermès Senior Real Estate Construction Planner

Hermès is an independent, family-owned Maison renowned for artisanal luxury goods and a dedication to craftsmanship. The company maintains a global retail network and emphasizes high standards of design, material quality and long-term stewardship of its products. As an employer it foregrounds creativity, technical excellence and a people-centred culture.

1. Develop, maintain and continuously update the Master project schedule for all construction initiatives (new stores, temporary stores, renovations, offices and support spaces).
2. Maintain comprehensive project documentation including schedules, budget trackers, status reports, risk logs, design plans and area information.
3. Track milestones, dependencies and critical paths; identify schedule risks early and drive mitigation strategies with Construction Managers and external architects (RDAI) to ensure timely delivery.
4. Monitor project CAPEX using in‑house cost modelling tools, forecast cost impacts and support monthly/quarterly financial reviews with FP&A.
5. Prepare executive summaries and dashboards that communicate progress, risks and key decisions to Americas regional leadership and cross‑functional teams.
6. Coordinate across legal, procurement, merchandising, logistics, asset protection, IT and international Hermes real estate partners to align project requirements and procurement of materials/vendors.
7. Facilitate regular project meetings, gather updates from Construction Managers and external consultants, and ensure stakeholder visibility into timelines and budget status.
8. Contribute to process and tools improvement for planning, reporting and cross‑team alignment while upholding brand standards in all documentation and communications.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Business or a related field.
2. Minimum 6 years of project planning, scheduling or coordination experience — preferably within high‑end or luxury retail construction.
3. Strong understanding of project management principles and scheduling methodologies (critical path analysis, milestone management).
4. Proven experience with CAPEX budgeting processes and basic financial reporting; comfortable supporting FP&A reviews.
5. Exceptional organisational aptitude with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and complex stakeholder matrices.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience preparing executive‑level reports and dashboards.
7. Familiarity with permitting timelines and landlord coordination is advantageous.
8. Ability to work on site at the New York corporate office.
9. French language skills are a plus.

1. MS Project
2. Excel
3. RPCE
4. CFU
5. CAR Forms (Builder’s insurance)
6. Project scheduling / critical path analysis
7. CAPEX budgeting and financial tracking
8. Stakeholder management and cross‑functional coordination
9. Risk identification and mitigation

Minimum 6 years of experience in project planning, scheduling or coordination, with preference for candidates who have managed luxury retail or store construction programmes.

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Business or a related field.

Commission and bonus incentives based on sales performance; Medical, Dental, Vision; Life Insurance and Disability; Paid time off (15 days annual vacation, 11 company holidays, 3 floating holidays, 2 wellbeing days, sick & safe time); Paid parental leave and transition time; 401(k) and Roth retirement plan with company matching and profit sharing; Voluntary benefits (flexible spending accounts, fitness reimbursement, voluntary life insurance); Product discount; Employee Assistance Program; Access to Calm App, Health Advocate, Family Building Support.

Hermès fosters an artisan-driven, people-centred culture that values craftsmanship, creativity and long-term stewardship of product and talent. The Maison prioritizes meticulous execution, collaborative cross‑discipline work and a respectful, inclusive environment that supports employee wellbeing.