Repair & Maintenance ManagerLocation: Position based in Vancouver, for our Oakridge Boutique
Reports to: Design Manager
Contract: Full-time and fixed-term contract of 6 months
As an open-minded, people oriented, exceptionally collaborative, with a strong sense of ownership, flexibility, and urgency, you will ensure repair & maintenance requirements are collected, communicated and taken care of. You will also negotiate processes, develop and maintain good relationships with vendors.
What impact you can create at Chanel: - You will support the store planning team for CHANEL Canada in Fashion, Fragrance & Beauty as well as Watches & Fine Jewellery;
- You will collect repair and maintenance requirements through in person field inspections and end user reporting;
- You will clearly communicate site specific needs and schedule work with general contractors, skilled trades, artists and trusted vendors;
- You will maintain good working relationships with trusted vendors and groom new vendors;
- You will negotiate processes with the vendors and perform competitive bidding to ensure best prices are obtained from the vendors;
- You will develop and execute a preventative maintenance program that focuses on environmental sustainability and corporate responsibility;
- You will conduct life cycle analysis on common elements to accurately project, procure and schedule repair and maintenance work.
What you will bring to the role: - Background in design/architecture
- Experienced in collecting and assessing quotes, writing purchase orders and managing a yearly budget
- Deep understanding of furniture, millwork, artwork and architectural finishes
- Ability to read architectural floor plans
- Ability to react quickly to urgent requests as well as create and champion preventative maintenance programs
- Working knowledge of local regulations and building codes
- Proficient in Excel
- Proficient in AutoCad
- Problem solver who enjoys working with a variety of teams to find creative solutions
- Ability to travel within Canada
- Proficiency in French will be considered an asset, but not mandatory
You are energized by: - Fast-paced design/architecture projects
- Thinking outside of the box
- Collaborating with people
What you would gain from this experience: - The opportunity to develop and be part of strategic preventative maintenance programs with a focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility
- Partner with world class architects, trades, and artists
- Exposure to the innerworkings of luxury retail environments
- Competitive compensation : $100,000CAD base salary + end of contract bonus
