Senior Manager - Real Estate Construction Planner

The Team:

The Store Planning & Construction team is responsible for the document development and construction of all new stores, office and auxiliary real-estate initiatives for Hermès in the Americas region. Our mission is to execute and abide by the designs of our primary design architect (France-based RDAI).

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Vice President of Store Planning & Construction, you are responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the master schedule for all new store openings, remodels, and construction projects. You also ensure projects stay on track financially and operationally by coordinating timelines, monitoring budgets, and driving alignment across internal teams and external partners.

The ideal candidate excels at organization, communication, and proactive problem solving in a fast paced, multi project environment. We are looking for a seasoned planner who thrives in a refined, detail‑driven environment and understands the nuances of luxury retail execution.

This position is on site in our New York, NY Corporate Office.

About the Role: 

Master Schedule Management

• Build, maintain, and continuously update the Master project schedule for all construction projects including stores (new locations; temporary stores; minor & major renovation works), remote support spaces, offices etc.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including schedules, budget trackers, status reports, risk logs, design plans & areas information
• Track milestones, dependencies, and critical paths to ensure timely project delivery in partnership with Construction Managers
• Identify schedule risks early and collaborate with stakeholders (including Construction Managers, Hermes International partners, and external Architects) to collectively develop mitigation strategies
• Provide clear, polished schedule updates to Americas regional leadership (US, Canada, LATAM) and US cross-functional teams

Budget Tracking & Financial Coordination

• Monitor project capex budgets (using in-house cost modeling & tracking tools, i.e. “RPCE” and “CFU”), forecast cost impacts, and support financial planning for construction capex projects
• Maintain accurate capex status, financial reporting and support monthly/quarterly budget reviews with the FP&A team
• Ensure alignment with approved budgets and solicit information & create finance briefs as required for capex budget overages
• Prepare executive level summaries and dashboards highlighting progress, risks, and key decisions

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Partner with COO, Store Planning & Construction, primary Design Architects (France-based RDAI), Hermes International Real Estate partners, Procurement, and Merchandising teams to ensure project requirements are aligned and executed on schedule
• Coordinate as needed with Construction Managers, external vendors, contractors, and consultants to gather updates and maintain accurate project data
• Facilitate regular project meetings and ensure all stakeholders have clear visibility into timelines and budget status
• Liaise with Legal team to review the Construction Work letter applicable to new leases
• Liaise with Hermes International to manage Millworkers Schedule and corresponding resources
• Liaise with construction capex budget stakeholders including Logistics, Asset Protection and Information Technology teams
• Liaise with Procurement teams (local and Hermes international) for procurement management and vetting of materials and vendors
• Liaise with Finance teams to complete Builder’s insurance CAR Forms for new construction projects, and track/coordinate Landlord Tenant Allowance associated with new store buildouts

Process Improvement

• Contribute to the refinement of planning tools, workflows, and reporting frameworks to enhance efficiency and consistency across the store development program
• Identify opportunities to elevate the planning function through improved methodologies, technology, or cross‑team alignment
• Uphold and reinforce brand standards in all planning and communication practices

Supervisory Responsibility: 

• No

Budget Responsibility: 

• No

Decision Making Responsibility: 

• No

About You: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in project planning, scheduling, or coordination – preferably within high-end or luxury retail construction
• Strong understanding of project management principles and scheduling methodologies
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., MS Project) and Excel based budget tracking
• Familiarity with capex budgeting processes and financial reporting 
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Knowledge of permitting timelines and landlord coordination (helpful but not required)
• Ability to write or speak French is a plus
• High level of attention to detail

Hermès is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support the needs of our employees and their families, including:

• Commission and bonus incentives based on sales performance
• Medical, Dental, Vision,
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Paid time off (annual vacation of 15 days, 11 company holidays, 3 floating holidays, 2 wellbeing days, and sick & safe time)
• Paid Parental leave and transition time
• 401(k) and Roth Retirement plan with company matching and profit sharing
• Various voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts, fitness reimbursement, voluntary life insurance
• Product discount and EAP resources
• Access to Calm App, Health Advocate, Family Building Support and more! 
   

We are looking for a candidate that has a combination of the above attributes and can perform the key functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Since 1837, Hermès has remained faithful to its artisan business model and humanist values. We place people at the heart of what we do and aspire to make a positive impact on the world. The freedom to create, the constant search for beautiful materials, the transmission of a savoir-faire of excellence and the aesthetic of functionality define the singularity of Hermès, a house dedicated to making highly-crafted, beautiful objects made to stand the test of time.

An independent, family-owned company, Hermès is dedicated to keeping production in France through its 42 workshops, The Hermès organization is also a truly global community with a network of 310 stores in 49 countries. Hermès employs more than 15,000 people worldwide with over 6,000 of the workforce being Hermès craftspeople engaged in making artisanal products, nurturing a 180+ year tradition of creativity and innovation.

At Hermès, our actions for sustainable development and corporate social responsibility are founded in values passed down by generations of humble artisans who have shaped the story of our house and the integrity of our objects. The roots of Hermès’ success and longevity lie in a sense of responsibility; a quest for authenticity and respect for time and preservation of natural resources. All at Hermès wish to leave a positive footprint on the world, a mission that’s at the heart of our commitment to progress. This narrative can be experienced in a series of shorts films “Footsteps Across the World” available on our website.

OUR COMMITMENT

Family is at the heart of Hermès. At Hermès of Paris, we are committed to being a Maison for All, a home where we make efforts to generate, support and advance the values of diversity, inclusion and family both within our own walls and in the wider world. At Hermès of Paris we look to create a diverse workforce of talented and unique individuals with different backgrounds, skillsets and worldviews that will enrich our Hermès of Paris family. We support our individual team members personal and professional success through a culture that values equality, individuality and fairness and through an environment where individuals can thrive and feel comfortable being their authentic selves. Beyond the walls of our Maison, we advance our DIF values through the work that we do in partnership with our community and non-profit partners.

At Hermès of Paris, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. It is the policy of Hermès of Paris, Inc. that applicants for employment are recruited, selected and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to positions being filled and potential for promotion or transfer which may be expected to develop. Applicants are recruited, selected and hired without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. In addition, personnel procedures and practices with regard to training, promotion, transfer, compensation, demotion, lay off or termination are to be administered with due regard to job performance, experience and qualifications, but without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hermès of Paris, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.

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A creator, artisan and seller of high-quality objects since 1837, Hermès is an independent, family-owned French house that employs nearly 25,185 people worldwide. Driven by its permanent entrepreneurial spirit and consistently high standards, Hermès cultivates the freedom and autonomy of each individual through responsible management. The company perpetuates the transmission of exceptional know-how through strong territorial anchoring that respects people and resources. Sixteen artisanal métiers feed the creativity of the house, whose collections are presented in over 300 stores around the world.