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Manager, Construction & Facilities

To apply please send your resume and cover letter to portia@aflalonyc.com

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Location: New York City

AFLALO is a modern luxury house defined by elegance, craftsmanship, and bold femininity. With our Soho studio, upcoming flagship, new atelier/workshop, and expanding portfolio of offices and residential properties, we are seeking a Manager of Construction & Facilities to support our next phase of growth. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and ideal for someone who thrives in a founder-led, start-up environment.


Role Summary

The Manager, Construction & Facilities will oversee day-to-day facilities operations and coordinate construction and renovation projects across AFLALO’s portfolio - including the Soho flagship store, office spaces, workshop/atelier, warehouse, and select private properties. This individual will directly manage vendors, track budgets and schedules, ensure quality standards, and support a seamless, elevated experience across all AFLALO spaces. This role is tactical, execution-driven, and requires someone who enjoys being in the details while coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.


Key Responsibilities

Construction & Renovations
  • Support planning and execution of construction and renovation projects (retail, office, workshop, warehouse, private).
  • Serve as the owner’s representative with architects, engineers, general contractors, and consultants.
  • Coordinate permitting, inspections, and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain project schedules, budgets, punchlists, and documentation.
  • Ensure all spaces meet AFLALO’s standard of craftsmanship and finish.
Facilities & Property Management
  • Oversee daily facilities operations across all properties.
  • Manage service providers (cleaning, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security, waste, etc.).
  • Maintain preventative maintenance programs.
  • Conduct regular property walkthroughs and track repairs and improvements.
  • Manage work orders, emergencies, and escalation paths.
  • Support upkeep of select private/residential properties with discretion and professionalism.
Vendor & Budget Oversight
  • Source, negotiate, and manage contractors and service providers.
  • Maintain vendor performance, SLAs, and quality expectations.
  • Track budgets, change orders, invoices, and overall project financials.
Cross-Functional Support
  • Partner with Operations, Retail, Production, and Leadership teams to align construction and facilities with business needs.
  • Coordinate logistics around openings, installations, moves, and maintenance activities.
  • Ensure all AFLALO environments reflect the brand’s aesthetic and operational standards.

Qualifications
  • 5–8+ years of experience in construction project management, facilities management, or owner’s representative roles.
  • Experience with retail, commercial, workshop/industrial, or high-end residential projects.
  • Strong vendor and contractor management skills.
  • Knowledge of NYC permitting, inspections, and building operations is strongly preferred.
  • Hands-on, solutions-oriented, highly organized, and detail-driven.
  • Professional, discreet, and comfortable in evolving, start-up environments.
  • Proficient with project management and collaboration tools (Procore, Asana, Monday, MS Project, or similar).