Lululemon

The Agile Retail team manages the strategy and programming for outlets, pop up stores, and tests future innovative retail concepts.  Based at the Store Support Centre in Vancouver, BC (SSC) and with members throughout North America, the Agile Retail team is responsible for SSC to store communications, creating strategies for future growth within our agile retail with new initiatives to develop, test and learn, and evolve existing and new formats and programs to support the demands of a dynamic retail environment and growing store fleet. This team is a key pillar in lululemon's strategy of expanding the portfolio and achieving strategic business objectives across North America and beyond.

The Agile Retail Store Design and Construction team is responsible for the architectural layout planning, store design and construction of all North American pop up stores, pop up outlets, Innovative Concept stores and Alternate Channels projects assigned to the department to execute for lululemon.  While delivering on the company’s strategic growth plans through highly efficient operating standards and the focus of sweat, grow, connect as manifested through the execution of the brand’s pinnacle expression: the physical retail store. Through clarity, accuracy and efficiency we support the business ambitions and enhance guest experience while delivering consistent design queues to reinforce a strong experiential brand identity.

Job Summary

• Manages the delivery of small-scale construction projects, minor works, and/or strategic initiative projects from development to execution for all Alternate Channels projects we support within North American portfolio.
• Collaborates with internal cross-functional partners to understand project intent, support with the development of the concept, request required resources, provide estimating and schedule.
• Identifies, prioritizes, and provides recommended solutions for issues and risks. 
• Communicates with external partners regarding build out execution schedule, final turnover and punch list completion. 
• Support/lead with vendor management, quote validation and quality assurance.
• With support and direction from Manager, this role is accountable for the accuracy, constructability, budget and timeliness of all deliverables related to the construction of assigned projects.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Oversee execution of small-scale construction projects, minor works & initiatives while tracking key milestones and staying within the approved financial plan. 
• Support the planning, development and prioritization of projects by providing cost estimates and schedule impacts.
• Proactively identify, prioritize, and provide recommended solutions for issues and risks. 
• Support the development & coordinate the execution of Agile Retail pop up projects from site identification & work letter creation, through to construction execution and project close-out.
• Contribute to and support the planning, programming & construction execution of all innovative retail concepts and events under the Alternate Channels portfolio to drive business growth & development. 
• Maintain impeccable records of budgets, quotes, vendor orders, contracts, schedules, etc. 
• Review project scope, schedule, and financial reporting with manager to mitigate risk and overall impact to the company. 
• Maintain ongoing project reporting for leadership review & approvals.
• Oversee all transactional vendor relations (bidding, PO’s, change orders, vendor deliverables, invoicing & payments).
• Produce and maintain various project reports.
• Ensure project delivery is on time, within budget and per design intent and quality standards.
• Review Design Drawings and advise on inconsistencies and recommendations prior to request for quoting.
• Maintain strong relationships with cross functional partners to consistently develop and evolve processes, and ensure that new standards and processes are understood and incorporated into the execution of projects.
• Able to identify opportunities and help create and implement processes to better the overall program. 
• Manage small scale RFP’s for specific design implementations.
• Manage bulk buy and procurement requests for the Manager, Agile Retail Design & Construction.
• Deliver additional tasks, duties and assignments as required or as requested by the Manager, Agile Retail Store Design & Construction. 
• Promote a culture of personal development and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years project coordination experience within a retail and/or commercial construction environment, or a combination of equivalent experience. 
• Experience with managing or estimating construction budgets, value engineering and negotiating change orders. 
• Must be organized, versatile and able to manage multiple projects at various stages simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Practiced in store development processes, procurement, vendor management, and client relations. 
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and Smartsheet. 
• Minimum 4-year college/university level degree 

Must haves 

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results. 
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same. 
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure. 
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships. 
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously. 

Additional Notes
Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.  

Compensation and Benefits Package  

lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $81,500 - $107,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.    

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth: 

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans 
• Paid time off 
• Savings and retirement plan matching 
• Generous employee discount 
• Fitness & yoga classes 
• Parenthood top-up 
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings 
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few) 

workplace arrangement

This role is classified as In-Person under our SSC Workplace Policy:

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.