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Company DescriptionAt H&M, our purpose is to liberate fashion for the many. We want to shape a new world in Fashion. A world with one ultimate goal: to unleash your self-expression. As an H&M colleague, you\xe2\x80\x99re encouraged to be yourself & more. You\xe2\x80\x99ll take on new responsibilities from day one, learn skills for life, and find new ways to make your big dreams come true.Our company is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we actively seek colleagues who share our commitment.As a Construction Project Manager for the CA Sales Market, in the Expansion function, you will lead, manage and organize construction projects with a high level of professionalism and according to routines, company policies, guidelines and local legislation. 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 field-based role reports to our Sales Market Construction & Facilities (C&F) Manager USA-CA-PR and is based out of one of the following cities:Canada: Montreal (QC), Toronto (ON) or Vancouver (BC)A Day in the LifeWorking at H&M means no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will include the following responsibilities*Secure value engineering and value planning on each step of the project processSecure that contractors and partners are working in line with our Code of Ethics and Code of ConductOrganize regular meetings with business partners & reinforce the importance of our policies and overall expectationsSecure that the stores are built in line with the general/local building specifications, instructions & interior specificationsSecure that Health & Safety requirements are in place and followedSecure internal routines and strengthen communication between departments in respect to projects\xe2\x80\x99 planning and executionUse value planning in all processes, lower costs but maintain high qualitySecure investment budget and follow up on both Net & Gross investmentsPrepare and present budgets and business casesSecure detailed research & preparation for budgets according to the 5 Step ProcessOptimize project planning in order to minimize installation, labor and other costsSecure 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 colleaguesUnderstand change orders & their origins, challenge them and provide alternative solutionsEnsure invoices are reflecting the contractual amounts and that payments are made according to invoice scheduleRun projects in line with routines and secure financial transparency for all projectsFollow up on the payment of landlord contributionsKeep project budget within forecasted figures and challenge change orders if they occurUpdate IPS/LIMA on a regular basisSecure that project documentation is in place and saved according to guidelinesPartner with Regional Procurement Specialist, C&F Manager and Business Controller C&F in order to determine budgets, conduct tenders, evaluate bids and select contractorsSupport Procurement Specialist in prequalifying new companies on a regular basis according to PQQ guidelines and secure a solid pool of contractorsReview 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 rightsEnsure that contracts and/or appendixes to frame contracts are signed prior work commencementFollow up on contractual milestones and notify contractors in case contractual obligations are breachedEnsure that the stores are designed & built-in line with the general/local building specification, guidelines & interior specificationsFollow up on the construction process and secure deadlines & quality standardsLiaise with consultants and authorities in order to receive all necessary permitsManage the hand over process with landlords & contractors together with leasingEnsure that all interior needed for a project is ordered and delivered on timeCoordinate on time deliveries together with NCG SpecialistFollow up on the construction process through regular site visits & secure that the right materials and solutions are usedEnsure compliance with project documentation, time schedule and quality demandsSecure that relevant information is conveyed to other departments in time and in a structured wayReach out to other departments on a regular basis, give/request feedback in order to identify improvement areasSecure a good communication between contractors, construction department and storesQualificationsAdditional Accountabilities:Manages and reports on the budget for individual store project budgets- about 6-9 stores of $8 Million as well as existing FM10/SP10 store projects on an as needed basisSolicits and manages Vendor proposals and invoicingBudgets costs of work for potential new projectsRequired domestic travel up to 50% of timeWho You Are:3 \xe2\x80\x93 5 years of previous work experience from retail construction, facility management and/or real estateProject Management certifications highly desiredExperience managing external suppliers and follow-up on contractual obligationsGood understanding of the field of construction and the ability to identify risks and opportunities in a retail environmentExperience working in a role with several stakeholdersComfortable managing several stakeholders and various projects and tasks simultaneouslyAbility to prioritize, especially in circumstances where you are put under pressure and with tight deadlinesStrong communication skills and high sense of urgency, understanding business needs and requirementsInclusive, positive, open to feedback, willing to multitask and learn on the jobAdditional InformationWhy You\xe2\x80\x99ll Love Working at H&MWe value diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disabilityWe pride ourselves on being a values-driven organization, guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 yearsYou\xe2\x80\x99ll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleaguesWe are an inclusive company where you\xe2\x80\x99re encouraged to be yourself at workYou will have access to a large global talent community, where career growth and aspirations have no limitsWe believe in supporting your overall wellbeing and offer comprehensive benefitsYou\xe2\x80\x99ll be able to express your personal style with our employee discount at H&M, & Other Stories, and COS*This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company\xe2\x80\x99s discretion.Hiring Range if based in British Columbia CAD 83,650-97,590

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