Construction Project Manager
Company: H&M
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: June 2, 2025
Job Description:
Company DescriptionJob DescriptionWHAT YOU'LL DO...As a
Construction Project Manager USA & PR & CA 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 position is Field based and is part of our
Expansion Function and reports to our Sales Market Construction &
Facilities (C&F) Manager South US & PR.Working 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 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 storesAdditional 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 basis
- Solicits and manages Vendor proposals and invoicing
- Budgets costs of work for potential new projects
- Required domestic travel up to 50% of timeQualificationsWHO YOU
AREWe are looking for people with...
- 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 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
- Inclusive, positive, open to feedback, willing to multitask and
learn on the jobAdditional InformationWHO WE AREH&M Group is a
global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is
to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design,
affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate
fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every
decision we make.We are made up of thousands of passionate and
talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values.
Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to
push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable
future. WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HEREAt H&M Group, we are proud
to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees
attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around
the globe.
- 25% Staff discount on all our H&M Group brands, both in
stores and online (H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, &
Other Stories and ARKET).
- In addition to our global benefits, our local markets offer
different competitive perks and benefits.We value diverse
backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender,
age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability
- We 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 years
- You'll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to
find community and networking opportunities among colleagues
- We are an inclusive company where you're encouraged to be
yourself at work
- You will have access to a large global talent community, where
career growth and aspirations have no limits
- We believe in supporting your overall wellbeing and offer
comprehensive benefits inclusive of health insurance, wellness and
family support programs, paid leave programs, and paid time off,
including a community day to serve your local community
- Compensation: salary range is $112,329 - $129,178.
annually**
- *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.
JOIN USOur uniqueness comes from a combination of many things - our
inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and
opportunities for growth. But most of all, it's our people who make
us who we are.Take the next step in your career together with us.
The journey starts here.*We are committed to a recruitment process
that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore
kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your
application.
Keywords: H&M, South Whittier , Construction Project Manager, Executive , Los Angeles, California
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