Facilities Manager - Brunello Cucinelli

About us:

"Those who work with us take part in the company’s life. Everybody knows that their work is an indispensable contribution to our shared growth "

– Brunello Cucinelli

Brunello Cucinelli, founded in 1978 by the eponymous designer and entrepreneur, is an Italian house operating in the absolute luxury sector, specializing in cashmere and the international informal luxury ready-to-wear sector. As a perfect blend of industry and craftsmanship, our products are designed to stand the test of time. The whole world is fascinated by the products of our country, by the careful selection of raw materials, and the search for the highest quality and creativity in every step of the production chain. Today, the Brunello Cucinelli company finds its true meaning and aesthetic pursuit in manual skills, craftsmanship and the exclusivity of its collections. They are the truest expression of humanity and of creativity and, as such, are fundamental to us.

Who you are:

The Facilities and Special Project Manager role is to ensure that store maintenance and facility projects are managed in a timely manner and within budget. The Facility and Special Project Manager clearly communicates with all partners, including, but not limited to, Store Management, Visuals and Retail Operations regarding timelines, budgets and overall impact on business needs. The Facilities and Special Project Manager will negotiate and partner with vendors and contractors to expedite projects on a national, regional and store level. It will be crucial to prioritize urgent needs that arise within stores and exercise discretion and independent judgment in the day-to-day management over key functional areas.

What You’ll Do:

• Respond to all reports of facility issues within stores and recommend strategy and solutions
• Contact appropriate vendors and contractors ensuring deadlines are being met cost effectively
• Create budgets and timelines for any upcoming projects
• Consistent follow-up with vendors and agencies responsible for project execution
• Sensitivity to business needs of the stores, ie. scheduling maintenance repairs during the appropriate hours
• Ability to understand the origin of electric/water/air conditioning issues and to communicate with vendors to ensure Brunello Cucinelli is receiving the best outcome for our needs
• Understand the urgency of health and safety issues as well as building and fire codes
• Build relationships with Store Management in each of BC locations and with the Regional Managers and the Italian HQs
• Keep all parties up to date on projects
• Ability to give status updates, when requested, by upper management
• Successfully bring in third parties, as necessary, such as building owners, the city, etc.
• Knowledge of ADA codes (ie. Water leaks, clear pathways, trash & working elevators
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and customers
• Support pre-construction activities (survey, collecting documents from the LL, preliminary information from the others department etc.)
• Manage and coordinate the onsite construction activities
• Work with company management, GC, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure the project is completed on schedule, in budget and with quality that meets company standards
• Close the punch lists (including travel on site if necessary)

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required, Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 3-5 years of Facilities experience required
• Multi-site management experience
• Budget management experience
• AutoCad Knowledge preferred
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects effectively to deliver timely and impactful results.
• Thrive on working collaboratively with team members across the company.
• Adaptable and comfortable with change.
• Convey positive can-do attitude towards tackling problems.
• Ability to seek feedback and seek other points-of-view while maintaining confident direction.
• Team player who can thrive in a relationship driven environment.
• Passionate, driven, and motivated by product.
• Strong computer skills, specifically MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook.)
• Ability to work in a growing and entrepreneurial team environment.

EEOC

Brunello Cucinelli is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As required by New York City salary transparency law, effective November 2022, the expected base salary for this position ranges from $70,000-$80,000. Various factors are considered when extending offers, such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, Brunello Cucinelli offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.