Tapestry Assistant Construction Manager

About Tapestry

Tapestry is a New York–based house of modern luxury, uniting the distinctive worlds of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. As an employer, the group offers the scale and sophistication of a global fashion leader while preserving the creative spirit and heritage of its iconic brands. Tapestry cultivates an inclusive, purpose-driven culture where design, craftsmanship, digital innovation, and commercial excellence intersect. Its teams are encouraged to think boldly, grow continuously, and contribute to a more responsible future for fashion, making Tapestry a compelling environment for talent seeking impact, creativity, and international opportunity.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager and assigned Project Delivery Teams from AOR kickoff through store opening, turnover and project closeout, including bid coordination, general contractor bid analysis, start-up packages, utility setup and closeout, and tenant allowance documentation.
• Support landlord and AOR kickoff meetings by gathering site requirements, recording decisions, and tracking actions, approvals and due dates.
• Assist with drawing reviews, site-condition checks and constructability coordination before landlord and permit submissions; track comments through resolution.
• Maintain current approved design standards, drawings and project files through schematic design, design development, bidding and construction.
• Coordinate bidding for general contractor, FF&E and SBO scopes, including bid package preparation, the Bid Checklist, and tracking submissions and clarifications in partnership with the Project Manager, Purchasing and designated Bid Administrator, following sourcing and approval procedures.
• Prepare general contractor bid analyses comparing pricing, scope coverage, exclusions and qualifications; identify gaps and outstanding clarifications for Project Manager review and award recommendation.
• Prepare and issue approved general contractor start-up packages, confirm completeness and receipt, and track outstanding requirements with the Project Manager and general contractor.
• Coordinate utility setup and activation with the Project Manager, Engie and service providers; confirm service dates and follow up on setup and invoice issues.
• Support weekly OAC meetings by preparing updates, recording decisions and maintaining an action log with owners and due dates.
• Maintain RFI and Change Order logs, gather supporting information, and flag scope, schedule and cost impacts for Project Manager review and required approvals.
• Track contractor progress against the project schedule and approved documents; escalate missed milestones, unresolved issues and quality concerns to the Project Manager.
• Support site visits and milestone checks, documenting field conditions, progress and corrective work for Project Manager review.
• Coordinate site readiness and millwork, FF&E and SBO receipt checks with the general contractor and Purchasing; retain receipt evidence and report shortages or damage to Purchasing for resolution.
• Coordinate Project Manager-requested security guard coverage, maintain service records, track requests and route invoices for review.
• Follow up on assigned field actions and coordinate approved corrective work with contractors and internal partners; refer technical decisions and scope changes to the Project Manager.
• Identify and promptly escalate schedule, budget, quality and opening-readiness risks, documenting the issue, responsible owner and required decision.
• Provide verified status, milestone updates and supporting records to the Project Manager and PMO for integrated schedules and dashboard reporting.
• Maintain clear communication with Store Design, Operations, Purchasing, consultants, contractors and landlords regarding assigned actions and dependencies.
• Retain approvals, bid support, delivery evidence and closeout records in designated project files; provide project records and feedback to support PMO control checks and workflow improvements.
• Support punch-list tracking, including corrective work, owners and due dates; provide completion evidence to the Project Manager and PMO.
• Partner with Construction Commercial Management to prepare and complete project closeout packages and tenant allowance submissions; collect as-built drawings, warranties, operation manuals and supporting documentation, track outstanding items and follow up on submission requirements to support tenant allowance recovery and financial closeout.
• Coordinate assigned turnover activities with Operations, Visual Merchandising, IT and Loss Prevention; escalate outstanding requirements to the Project Manager for opening-readiness decisions.
• Prepare the punch list and Day 2 requests, and hand off warranty matters to the PMO.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of retail construction experience; a combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Working knowledge of construction methods, project phases and site coordination, with the ability to interpret architectural and construction documents.
• Experience coordinating project records, schedules, vendors or contractors and following actions through to completion.
• Ability to balance support responsibilities across assigned projects, prioritize competing deadlines and adapt to changing needs.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills, with attention to accurate records and timely follow-up.
• Ability to work collaboratively across internal teams and external partners and recognize when an issue requires Project Manager direction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and MS Project, and ability to learn construction management and project collaboration platforms.
• May travel up to 25% to support site visits at key project milestones.

Skills

Experience

At least 2 years of retail construction experience.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and disability insurance; 401(k); paid parental leave; commuter benefits; tuition assistance.

Culture

Tapestry fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, craftsmanship, and consumer insight come together across its portfolio of iconic fashion and lifestyle brands. As an employer, it encourages entrepreneurial thinking, global perspective, and continuous growth, empowering teams to shape meaningful brand experiences while contributing to a culture of innovation and belonging.

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