**This is a hybrid role based out of Irvington, NY **
EILEEN FISHER creates simple, sustainable, timeless clothes designed to work together as a system. We make our clothes with intention, supporting people to build their wardrobe meaningfully each season. And we make our clothes to last—and then take them back through our Renew team to be reworn and loved again, or through our Waste No More team, to be remade into entirely new felted designs. We believe in the fundamental potential of every person—our employees, our customers and those who make our clothes—and are committed to cultivating conditions that empower people. It’s all part of our commitment to doing business in a way that helps build a better industry. And a better future. EILEEN FISHER is one of the largest women’s fashion companies to be a certified B Corporation, which means we voluntarily meet high criteria for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
VALUES STATEMENT:
As a founder led Company, our values are deeply embedded in and shape our culture. Our values are a shared responsibility embodied in every position, and are intended to be woven into all that we do; how we approach our work and how we interact with one another. Our values support our commitment to Diversity, Equity + Inclusion, and our commitment to Sustainability guides us to protect our limited natural resources, fight climate change, support human rights and social impact, and inspire the fashion industry to embrace circularity.
POSITION SUMMARY:
In this role you will be responsible for design development, construction supervision and overall project management for new and remodeled EILEEN FISHER retail stores, shops and corporate spaces. You will partner with various teams across the company to gather requirements, develop, and share concepts and manage projects, including managing consultants, contractors and budgets, from inception to completion. You will be the thought leader in continuing to elevate our brand aesthetic and attain sustainability goals.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Full project management responsibilities for new store, store | | renovation, corporate and shop projects from design and construction | | phase through to final punchlist and opening. Perform site visits as | | needed throughout project. | | - Survey existing conditions of spaces as required – includes plans, | | elevations, photograph/video. | | - Partner with Store Planning, Visual Merchandising, Store Ops, Field | | Leadership and other key team members in the creation of | | store/office concepts and layouts. Develop new concepts for | | interiors, fixtures and storefronts that reflect and support our | | brand ethos and key initiatives. | | - Create design development package for handoff to consulting | | Architects including floor plans, sections, elevations, material | | specifications and design details. | | - Act as liaison to consulting architectural/engineering firms in the | | creation of an accurate and comprehensive set of | | construction documents. Redline CD’s for design intent prior to | | permitting, bidding and construction. | | - Specify and/or order owner provided lighting, flooring, carpet, | | fixtures, etc. of assigned projects and coordinate delivery to GC | | as needed. Review shop drawings and process invoices for accuracy. | | - Research, interview and maintain a list of qualified general | | contractors/sub-contractors for EF projects. Analyze findings and | | make recommendations for final selections. | | - Lead the project bid process. Obtain and qualify bids on assigned | | projects, prepare bid analysis, negotiate best price on behalf of | | EF Inc. Meet with Sr. Director to review and make final selection. | | - Review and negotiate G.C./Vendor contracts to make | | changes/additions/deletions to protect best interest of EF Inc. | | Prepare for approval and signature. | | - Liaise with building departments/code | | officials/expeditors/architects for permitting on assigned projects | | to ensure shortest permitting time. In person filing of permits for | | smaller projects as needed. | | - Liaise with contractor and architect/engineer to resolve | | questions/clarifications throughout construction process to ensure | | design intent and maintain budget and timeline. | | - Review/Negotiate contractor change orders/requests for | | information/payment requests. Obtain final approval from Sr. | | Director. | | - Prepare budget cost analysis for assigned projects. Revise budgets | | as proposals are received. Track spending, ensuring that projects | | remain on time and within established budgets. | | - Communicate project status, risks, general updates to Sr. Director | | on a regular basis | | - Obtain and process all close-out paperwork with | | general contractor/architects. Partner with accounting department to | | obtain construction allowances where applicable. | | - Partner with the Facilities team to provide information on projects | | and ensure smooth turnover. | | - Performs other related duties and assignments as required. | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+
Required Skills Required Experience
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture/Interior Design or related field is preferred
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
EILEEN FISHER, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status.
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