Construction Project Manager

As a Construction Project Manager, your main focus will be to lead and manage construction projects end-to-end, ensuring they are delivered efficiently, professionally, and in full compliance with company standards, policies, quality requirements, and timelines. You oversee planning, budgeting, contracting, execution, documentation, and collaboration with internal and external partners to secure sustainable, safe, and cost-efficient project outcomes. This on-site role reports into our Construction Manager and is based out of one of our Sales Region locations (New York/LA/Houston/Miami) A Day in the Life Working at H&M means no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will include the following responsibilities* Planning, Budgeting & Pre-Construction 3 Prepare investment project budgets and business cases in line with global Construction Processes7 3 Conduct site surveys, perform value engineering, and prepare risk analyses to support decision-making7 3 Develop detailed project plans based on input from internal teams and external consultants, optimizing timelines and reducing installation, labour and related costs7 3 Align with Leasing and Legal on contractual obligations and project demarcation7 3 Liaise with consultants and authorities to secure all required permits7 3 Continuously improve planning and follow-up tools and share best practices across the team7 3 Apply retro planning using input from other departments and consultants to minimize installation, labor, and other costs7 Procurement, Contracting & Partner Management 3 Support (Procurements Specialist) with external partners sourcing7 3 Support the pre-qualification of new contractors to maintain a strong, high-quality supplier base7 3 Review contracts to ensure all project and country-specific risks are covered and attach execution and payment schedules accordingly7 3 Ensure all contracts and appendices are approved and signed before any work begin7 3 Secure contractual obligations through qualitative contract management throughout the project lifecycle7 3 Ensure country-specific risks are incorporated in contracts and that payment schedules follow legal/market norms7 3 Ensure that all contracts are stored and signed according to approval rights and governance rules7 Project Execution, Quality and Health & Safety 3 Secure that stores are designed and built in line with building specifications and interior guidelines7 3 Follow up on construction progress through site visits and project meetings, ensuring deadlines, quality standards and compliance are met7 3 Ensure Health & Safety requirements are in place and consistently followed7 3 Manage change orders, secure transparency in all project finances, and keep the project budget within approved forecasts7 3 Ensure invoices reflect contractual terms and that landlord contributions are followed up7 Documentation, Handover & Collaboration 3 Ensure project timelines are accurately updated in LIMA (Planon) to support internal planning and future benchmarking7 3 Secure complete documentation before, during and after the project, stored according to global guidelines7 3 Challenge change orders proactively and ensure financial transparency for all projects7 3 Follow up on payment of landlord contributions to ensure timely reimbursement7 3 Ensure a structured and qualitative handover to Facility Management7 3 Proactively share relevant information with other departments in a timely and structured way7 3 Collaborate regularly with cross-functional teams, both giving and requesting feedback to identify improvement opportunities7 Qualifications Who You Are: 3 Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration or similar7 3 Project Management certifications are meriting7 3 Supplier and contract management7 3 Good understanding of the field of construction and the ability to identify risks and opportunities in a retail environment7 3 Knowledge in MS Office7 3 Advanced English level7 3 Previous work experience from retail construction, facility management and/or real estate7 3 Experience within the project management field7 3 Experience from managing external suppliers and follow-up on contractual obligations7 3 Experience from working in a role with several stakeholders7 3 Work experience in large international organization is meriting7 3 You are communicative and supportive, with a consultative and creative mindset. You value teamwork, work methodically, and remain resilient and achievement-oriented, maintaining focus and drive even under pressure Additional Information Compensation: salary range is 108,640 - 135,800** *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's discretion. **H&M, in good faith, has assessed this posted range of compensation as the accurate range for this role and location at the time of this posting. H&M may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future. Job Status: Salaried, Exempt