Store Design

2 days ago


Toronto, Canada Uniqlo Canada Full time

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Job Title**:Store Design & Construction Manager

**Location**:Downtown**Toronto

**Reporting to**:Head of Store Design & Construction

**Company Overview**:
Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives.

**Position Overview**

The Store Design & Construction Manager will be tasked with managing the design work and project execution through all phases of UNIQLO’s new store development. This individual is responsible for end to end project management from giving timely input on feasibility of projects until handover to the store management team (including but not limited to store layout, budget, schedules, coordination/communication with landlord, real estate teams, etc.
- Manage Design work and project execution through all phases.
- Understand Uniqlo store layout criteria, scope, and requirements.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and ensure landlord handover conditions meet Uniqlo's standards in collaboration with the real estate team.
- Answer requests from Legal Team when setting up new leases, to make sure construction criteria are properly established
- Select GC and architect for each project after evaluating proposals that include project plans, costs, and qualifications.
- Ensure and review general contractor’s detailed project plans and deliverables, including clear permitting processes and timelines
- Ensure design and construction documents from architects and meet all Uniqlo operation needs, after finalizing store layouts with management.
- Ensure timely delivery of all owner furnishing items for project completion, collaborating closely with relevant team leads.
- Promptly escalate timing and quality issues to prevent time and cost overruns.
- Lead site walkthroughs through the entire project lifecycle, from initial costing through final handover to the store team. Identify risks related to time and budget, resolve all on-site issues, and ensure seamless delivery.
- Ensure budget, timeline, quality, and safety are all delivered for each project.
- Work together with store design team and local architect to solve issues on site.
- Understand all local code requirements and make sure all vendors deliver accordingly.
- Execute final inspection working together with construction manager before handover to store operation team to ensure code requirement, UQ quality requirement and maintenance requirement is provided.
- Lead post-project analyses and discussions. Identify opportunities and strive for continual process improvement.
- Explain all variances to budget and timeline, as needed. Make sure to focus on root causes and resolving actions. Own the responsibility.
- Ensure timely approval and payment of all invoices, working with the Store Development Management Control team.
- Other reasonable duties as assigned.

**Desired Skills and Experiences**:

- Project management experience, ideally in both construction and design
- Minimum of 5 years in a similar position within Canada retail industry or PM in Architect firm, GC
- Prior training as a PM in the construction industry is required (Certification of architect or PM preferred)
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects at varying stages of complexity simultaneously
- Multicultural work experience and work background
- Understand Uniqlo Customers and Positioning in the marketplace
- Sensitivity to aesthetic, quality architecture
- Solid understanding of flagship and standard stores requirements
- Knowledge of the American marketplace an asset
- Results-oriented with an outcome-ownership mindset
- Strong sense of business and financial acumen
- Positive attitude, high energy
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- A person who is not afraid to create something from scratch and can proactively take the lead, in an environment with no boundaries for small teams, rather than an organized environment



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