Van Cleef & Arpels Project Manager, Architecture

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Location
ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Seniority
Manager
Posted
Mar 16, 2026

About Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef & Arpels is a maison of high jewellery and watchmaking renowned for artisanal craftsmanship and poetic design. The brand is part of a global luxury group and operates an international network of boutiques, ateliers and creative teams. As an employer it attracts candidates who value meticulous attention to detail, heritage craft techniques and the coordination of multidisciplinary projects across retail and production environments.

Van Cleef & Arpels — Paris: Project Manager, Architecture responsible for delivering luxury boutique architecture and fit-out projects to brand standards.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end architecture and fit-out projects for boutiques, showrooms and internal spaces, ensuring delivery on time, on budget and to brand standards.
  • Coordinate internal stakeholders (retail, visual merchandising, procurement, legal) and external teams (architects, interior designers, contractors, specialist artisans).
  • Develop and validate technical design documentation: schematic designs, construction drawings, specifications and as-built records.
  • Manage project budgets, tender processes, subcontractor selection, and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure compliance with local building regulations, health & safety requirements and heritage constraints when applicable.
  • Implement and monitor quality control procedures on site; conduct regular site inspections and report progress to senior management.
  • Integrate brand technical standards, materials sourcing and finishes into procurement and execution plans.
  • Drive BIM/CAD workflows and coordinate model exchange between design and construction teams where applicable.
  • Prepare and present clear project reports, programme updates and risk registers to stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline; professional architectural accreditation preferred.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in producing and reviewing technical construction documentation and specifications.
  • Proven experience managing multi-site retail or hospitality fit-out projects with strict brand standards.
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience in tendering, contract administration and budget management.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; ability to liaise with senior internal leaders and external partners.

Skills

Project management Technical design and construction documentation Budgeting and cost control Contract administration and tendering Site supervision and quality assurance BIM Revit AutoCAD SketchUp Microsoft Project Microsoft Excel Vendor and stakeholder management Knowledge of building regulations and construction methods

Experience

Typically 5+ years of progressively responsible experience delivering architecture or interior fit-out projects, preferably within luxury retail, hospitality or high-end residential sectors, including direct oversight of contractors and technical teams.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Civil Engineering or equivalent professional qualification.

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

Van Cleef & Arpels fosters a culture rooted in artisanal excellence, refined aesthetic judgment and cross-functional collaboration. Teams operate with high standards of craftsmanship and discretion, balancing creative integrity with rigorous project execution across international locations.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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