About Heinemann

For us, passion for trading is simply in the genes. The small family business established by the brothers Carl and Heinrich Heinemann in 1879 has developed into a major distributor and retailer for the international travel retail market.

Today we supply an ever-expanding Duty-Free range of global branded goods to international airports, airlines, cruise liners and border shops in 100-plus countries. Our retail operation now serves more than 30 million customers annually offering perfumes and cosmetics, wines and spirits, confectionary, delicacies and much more. Despite our international profile, we remain a family business, and we place great value on people.

What you will get:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Yearly salary review
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Program
• Free on-site parking
• Unique environment
• Great work environment

Your new job includes

As a Design & Project Specialist, you will work in collaboration with the Senior Architect & Project Manager to effectively manage the architectural projects for our new and existing stores and all the related aspects of our brands installations. Your primary role will be to provide a high-level administrational assistance to the Senior Architect & Project Manager. You will also develop, spearhead and execute initiatives and proactively manage projects from start to end, as well as liaise with key internal/external stakeholders to enable change in our business and establish effective relationships.

As a Design & Project Specialist you will

• Own projects lifecycle from initial site inspections to final handover, including operations, and completion of defects
• Define project’s requirements, scope, budget and ensure projects are delivered accordingly
• Manage design/construction process, reviews and sign-off between internal and external stakeholders
• Confirm scope of project with stakeholders and obtain Authorities' approvals as required (including landlords, Airport Building Controller etc.)
• Coordinate tender, analyze submissions and make recommendations to the Senior Architect & Project Manager
• Provide technical advice on construction methodologies and project timelines
• Liaise with Senior Architect & Project Manager re new store budgets, invoices approval/payment
• Review and Approve Cat 1 costs - liaise with contractors and other parties to review and negotiate as required
• Produce, communicate & maintain project timelines

What you should bring along

• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management / Interior Design/ Architecture / Construction
• 3+ years Design Coordination / Project Management experience
• Experience in ArchiCAD / Retail fitout and MS Project – Highly desirable
• Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, thoroughness, & administrational skills and especially the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills, including the ability to confidently liaise with key stakeholders (both internally & externally)
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to identify and mitigate risks
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Capacity to work without supervision, with minimal direction and also collaboratively in a team environment
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, & PowerPoint
• Demonstrated experience in showing initiative and taking a proactive approach to all tasks

But it is not just all about us! At Heinemann we offer a great working environment with plenty of perks! We have staff discount from our retail outlets when you travel, career development opportunities, corporate activities (team events, staff outings), but most importantly the opportunity to be part of a team who understands that our people are at the core of everything we do.

Sound like you? We would love to hear from you, please submit your resume and cover letter, by clicking on the' apply now' button below.