H&M Looking for Construction Project Manager at Toronto, ON Full Time

At H&M We believe that it’s when you mix and match different talents, experiences, and styles that the real magic happens. That’s why our teams are built with different personalities, talents and people from all kinds of backgrounds. If you are willing to learn, grow and help our customers and your colleagues, H&M will always be a place for you to both express your individuality and feel like you belong.

As a Construction Project Manager, you will lead, manage and organize construction projects with a high level of professionalism and according to routines, company policies, guidelines and local legislation.

In this role, you will prepare and present budgets and business cases, follow-up on cost and suppliers to secure financial transparency, drive tendering and contracting for your projects and coordinate design, execution and logistics for your projects.

Through strong teamwork and clear communication, you secure that relevant stakeholders receive needed information on time.

This position is based in Toronto, Ontario. The role is part of our Expansion Function and reports to our Sales Market Construction & Facilities (C&F) Manager.

Core Responsibilities includes but is not limited to:

• Secure value engineering and value planning on each step of the project process
• Secure that contractors and partners are working in line with our Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct
• Organize regular meetings with business partners & reinforce the importance of our policies and overall expectations
• Secure that the stores are built in line with the general/local building specifications, instructions & interior specifications
• Secure that Health & Safety requirements are in place and followed
• Secure internal routines and strengthen communication between departments in respect to projects’ planning and execution
• Use value planning in all processes, lower costs but maintain high quality
• Secure investment budget and follow up on both Net & Gross investments
• Prepare and present budgets and business cases
• Secure detailed research & preparation for budgets according to the 5 Step Process
• Optimize project planning in order to minimize installation, labor and other costs
• Secure that forecasted figures are matching actuals & final invoicing of projects in IPS/LIMA (Property Management System)
• Optimize planning and follow up tools, drive improvement actions and share best practice with colleagues
• Understand change orders & their origins, challenge them and provide alternative solutions
• Ensure invoices are reflecting the contractual amounts and that payments are made according to invoice schedule
• Run projects in line with routines and secure financial transparency for all projects
• Follow up on the payment of landlord contributions
• Keep project budget within forecasted figures and challenge change orders if they occur
• Update IPS/LIMA on a regular basis
• Secure that project documentation is in place and saved according to guidelines
• Partner with Regional Procurement Specialist, C&F Manager and Business Controller C&F in order to determine budgets, conduct tenders, evaluate bids and select contractors
• Support Procurement Specialist in prequalifying new companies on a regular basis according to PQQ guidelines and secure a solid pool of contractors.
• Review contracts and secure that project/country specific risks are covered; secure that execution and payments schedules are attached and that the contracts are signed according to approval rights
• Ensure that contracts and/or appendixes to frame contracts are signed prior work commencement
• Follow up on contractual milestones and notify contractors in case contractual obligations are breached
• Ensure that the stores are designed & built-in line with the general/local building specification, guidelines & interior specifications
• Follow up on the construction process and secure deadlines & quality standards
• Liaise with consultants and authorities in order to receive all necessary permits
• Manage the hand over process with landlords & contractors together with leasing
• Ensure that all interior needed for a project is ordered and delivered on time
• Coordinate on time deliveries together with NCG Specialist
• Follow up on the construction process through regular site visits & secure that the right materials and solutions are used
• Ensure compliance with project documentation, time schedule and quality demands
• Secure that relevant information is conveyed to other departments in time and in a structured way
• Reach out to other departments on a regular basis, give/request feedback in order to identify improvement areas
• Secure a good communication between contractors, construction department and stores

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field is an asset.
• 3 – 5 years of previous work experience from retail construction, facility management and/or real estate.
• Project Management certifications highly desired.
• Experience managing external suppliers and follow-up on contractual obligations.
• Good understanding of the field of construction and the ability to identify risks and opportunities in a retail environment.
• Experience working in a role with several key stakeholders.
• Comfortable managing several stakeholders and various projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize, especially in circumstances where you are put under pressure and with tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and high sense of urgency, understanding business needs and requirements.
• A valid Canadian Driver’s License is preferred for frequent travel between project sites.
• Required domestic travel up to 50% of time.

Additional Information

H&M will accommodate disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.

If a job applicant requests accommodation from H&M, H&M will consult with the job applicant and make adjustments that best suit their needs.

Successful job applicants of H&M will be notified of our policies for accommodating employees with disabilities.

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