WHS Construction Project Internship

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

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Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica

Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible.

Your role

The WHS Construction Project Intern at EssilorLuxottica manages the full lifecycle of Shop-in-Shop installations for major brands like Ray-Ban, Prada, Miu Miu, Burberry and the other EssilorLuxottica House Brands and Licenses. This high-impact role bridges the gap between creative vision and technical execution by coordinating with the Milan HQ design team, supervising construction engineering, and managing vendor relationships. Beyond technical direction and regulatory compliance, the intern handles project scoping, budget oversight, and quality assurance through site inspections to ensure premium results across the region.

Main responsibilities: 

• EMEA Project Management: Oversee Shop-in-Shop installations for EssilorLuxottica brands (Ray-Ban, Oakley, Prada, etc.) across the EMEA region.
• Design Coordination: Work closely with the Milan HQ Corporate Design Team to ensure brand alignment and technical integrity.
• Technical Planning: Lead planning, detailed design, and construction engineering for both new and remodel projects.
• Vendor Management: Select and manage local consultants and contractors sourced from the Luxottica procurement corporate vendor list.
• Regulatory Liaison: Manage relationships with local authorities, malls, airports, and outlet centers to ensure project compliance.
• Scope & Scheduling: Define project goals, deliverables, and timelines while identifying necessary tasks and resources.
• Financial Oversight: Estimate project costs based on historical benchmarks and manage assigned budgets and resource allocation.
• Engineering Direction: Provide technical guidance on layouts, building details, materials, and specialized equipment specifications.
• Quality Assurance: Lead QA processes through off-site factory inspections and on-site visits to ensure high-standard execution.
• Performance Monitoring: Track progress, manage process changes, and report on outcomes, problems, and solutions to all stakeholders.

Main requirements:

• Educational Background:  Engineering / Architectural Master Degree or equivalent
• Strong sense of commitment toward assigned targets and Technical Proficiency and experience in managing internal resources under direct report.
• Teamwork Orientation and Organizational capabilities
• Construction Site Organizational capabilities and capacity of Reporting with clarity.
• Problem Solving / Analysis
• Brief experience in Construction Project Management will be considered a plus

What’s in it for you

In EssilorLuxottica, you are not defined just by your job title. Each career adventure is unique; have a glimpse of some of the benefits you will enjoy as a successful candidate:

• Access to our cutting-edge learning platform, Leonardo, and personalized development programs to help you grow professionally and personally.
• Access special offers for employees on a vast range of eyewear, eye care products, and fashion apparel, so you can enjoy our world-class brands firsthand.
• Enjoy our “Disconnect Program” a holistic approach to work-life balance, including initiatives for mental health, yoga, jogging sessions in Sempione Park, and more, designed to help you recharge and stay healthy.

Recruiting process

Our recruitment process may vary; If you are selected, you will be contacted by our recruiters to guide you through the specific steps for your application.​
 

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment​

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.