Gucci Senior Store Planning & Construction Project Manager
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $140,000–158,000/year
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 23, 2026
About Gucci
Gucci is an iconic Italian luxury fashion house renowned for its craftsmanship, creativity and global retail presence. As part of the Kering group, Gucci combines a strong heritage with progressive design and a multinational organisational structure, offering opportunities to work on high-profile retail and store development programmes worldwide.
Gucci Senior Store Planning & Construction Project Manager in New York — lead high-end store renovations and new openings across North America.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale store renovation and new-build projects across North America, from initiation through to store opening and close-out.
- Coordinate design development with regional leadership, global design teams, architects and consultants to translate brand intent into construction documents and technical packages.
- Prepare and manage design submittals, bid packages and landlord/permit submissions; liaise with tenant coordinators and mall management.
- Manage project budgets, cost summaries and multi-project capex forecasting in coordination with the cost controller and VP, Store Planning & Facilities.
- Oversee contractor and vendor procurement, evaluate bid proposals, and ensure schedules, costs and quality standards are met.
- Maintain and manage project trackers and weekly status reports to align cross-functional stakeholders (Visual Merchandising, Operations, Security, IT, etc.).
- Perform periodic site visits, attend regular site meetings, coordinate inspections and certificates with authorities having jurisdiction, and drive punch-list completion.
- Develop and issue maintenance manuals and ensure transfer of operational documentation to Store Directors; obtain lien waivers and fulfil landlord close-out requirements.
- Support store openings on-site, coordinate transitions with Operations and VP, Store Planning & Facilities, and ensure design and construction deliverables meet luxury retail standards.
Qualifications
- 15+ years of combined luxury retail, architecture, and store planning/project management experience, with proven leadership of large, high-end retail store projects.
- University degree (BA/MA) in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management or equivalent technical discipline preferred.
- Demonstrated in-house store planning experience within the U.S. regional team environment.
- Extensive knowledge of multi-level store build-outs, construction methods, millwork standards and luxury finishes.
- Advanced budgeting and cost-control capabilities, with strong general math skills and proven invoice review/approval experience.
- Exceptional scheduling expertise, including project phasing and rollouts across multiple locations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong cross-functional stakeholder management.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and frequent regional travel.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 15 years of combined experience in luxury retail, architectural practice and/or store planning project management, with a track record of delivering large-scale, multi-level retail fit-outs and renovations on schedule and within budget.
Education
University degree (BA or MA) in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management or a closely related field preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 140,000 to USD 158,000 per annum.
Culture
Gucci fosters a creative, collaborative and design-driven workplace that values craftsmanship and innovation while operating within a global luxury retail framework. As part of the Kering group, the brand emphasises cross-disciplinary collaboration and high standards of quality across retail and store development teams.
About Cerulean
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