Construction Project Manager

Job DescriptionAs 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 LifeWorking at H&M means no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will include the following responsibilities*Planning, Budgeting & Pre-ConstructionPrepare investment project budgets and business cases in line with global Construction ProcessesConduct site surveys, perform value engineering, and prepare risk analyses to support decision‑makingDevelop detailed project plans based on input from internal teams and external consultants, optimizing timelines and reducing installation, labour and related costsAlign with Leasing and Legal on contractual obligations and project demarcationLiaise with consultants and authorities to secure all required permitsContinuously improve planning and follow‑up tools and share best practices across the teamApply retro planning using input from other departments and consultants to minimize installation, labor, and other costsProcurement, Contracting & Partner ManagementSupport (Procurements Specialist) with external partners sourcingSupport the pre‑qualification of new contractors to maintain a strong, high‑quality supplier baseReview contracts to ensure all project and country‑specific risks are covered and attach execution and payment schedules accordinglyEnsure all contracts and appendices are approved and signed before any work beginSecure contractual obligations through qualitative contract management throughout the project lifecycleEnsure country‑specific risks are incorporated in contracts and that payment schedules follow legal/market normsEnsure that all contracts are stored and signed according to approval rights and governance rulesProject Execution, Quality and Health & SafetySecure that stores are designed and built in line with building specifications and interior guidelinesFollow up on construction progress through site visits and project meetings, ensuring deadlines, quality standards and compliance are metEnsure Health & Safety requirements are in place and consistently followedManage change orders, secure transparency in all project finances, and keep the project budget within approved forecastsEnsure invoices reflect contractual terms and that landlord contributions are followed upDocumentation, Handover & CollaborationEnsure project timelines are accurately updated in LIMA (Planon) to support internal planning and future benchmarkingSecure complete documentation before, during and after the project, stored according to global guidelinesChallenge change orders proactively and ensure financial transparency for all projects Follow up on payment of landlord contributions to ensure timely reimbursementEnsure a structured and qualitative handover to Facility ManagementProactively share relevant information with other departments in a timely and structured wayCollaborate regularly with cross‑functional teams, both giving and requesting feedback to identify improvement opportunitiesQualificationsWho You Are: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration or similarProject Management certifications are meritingSupplier and contract managementGood understanding of the field of construction and the ability to identify risks and opportunities in a retail environmentKnowledge in MS OfficeAdvanced English levelPrevious work experience from retail construction, facility management and/or real estateExperience within the project management fieldExperience from managing external suppliers and follow-up on contractual obligationsExperience from working in a role with several stakeholdersWork experience in large international organization is meritingYou 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 pressureAdditional InformationWhy You’ll 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’ll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleaguesWe are an inclusive company where you’re 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 benefits inclusive of health insurance, wellness and family support programs, company match 401k, paid leave programs, and paid time off, including a community day to serve your local communityYou’ll be able to express your personal style with our employee discount at H&M, & Other Stories, and COSCompensation: 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, ExemptSummaryType: Full-timeFunction: MarketingExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Retail