Assistant Project Manager

契約タイプ Permanent
給料
参照番号 55092

Job Title: Assistant Architecture Project Manager – Japan

Industry: Luxury / Premium Retail

Company Overview

The organization is a global premium retail brand known for its strong design heritage and commitment to creativity, sustainability, and operational excellence. It fosters a collaborative, values-driven environment where innovation, quality, and attention to detail are central to how spaces and customer experiences are created. The company operates an extensive retail network and continues to invest in high-quality physical environments aligned with global brand standards.

Role Purpose

This role supports architectural planning and workplace design initiatives for retail store projects across Japan, working under the direction of a senior project leader. The position serves as a bridge between global design standards and local execution, ensuring that store environments meet brand expectations while achieving operational, schedule, and budget objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead site surveys in coordination with external architects to prepare project initiation materials in partnership with regional retail and development stakeholders

  • Collaborate with design consultants, landlords, and internal teams to translate business requirements and site constraints into complete concept design packages

  • Create, maintain, and communicate detailed project schedules and documentation to monitor progress against agreed timelines

  • Take ownership of end-to-end project delivery, including management of general contractors and specialist vendors

  • Maintain and update the global project planning system in accordance with corporate standards and reporting formats

  • Manage project budgets throughout the full lifecycle, from initial capital planning through final cost reconciliation

  • Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with approved designs, timelines, and quality standards at all project stages

  • Lead bilingual progress meetings and issue formal meeting minutes, action items, and decision records

  • Support value engineering initiatives and cost optimization strategies

Qualifications & Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in luxury or premium retail store planning and project delivery

  • At least 3 years of independent experience managing construction projects in high-end retail environments

  • Advanced skills in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite

  • LEED GA or LEED AP certification is an advantage

  • Strong expertise in architectural drawing coordination and construction schedule development using MS Project, including full lifecycle schedule management

  • Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including internal teams and external consultants

  • Demonstrated experience in project budgeting, cost control, and final reconciliation

  • Fluency in both Japanese and English

  • Willingness to travel domestically as required to support project execution