Construction Project Manager

About the role

As a Construction Project Manager you will lead and manage construction projects end‑to‑end, ensuring efficient, professional delivery in compliance with company standards, policies, quality requirements, and timelines. The on‑site role reports to the Construction Manager and is based in one of our sales‑region locations (New York, Los Angeles, Houston, Miami).

Responsibilities

• Planning, Budgeting & Pre‑Construction: Prepare investment project budgets and business cases; conduct site surveys, value engineering, and risk analyses; develop detailed project plans; align with Leasing and Legal on contractual obligations; secure permits; improve planning tools; apply retro‑planning to minimize installation, labour, and related costs.
• Procurement, Contracting & Partner Management: Support procurement specialists in sourcing external partners; pre‑qualify contractors; review and approve contracts with risk coverage, execution and payment schedules; manage contractual obligations throughout the project lifecycle; ensure contracts are stored and signed according to governance rules.
• Project Execution, Quality and Health & Safety: Ensure stores are designed and built to specifications and interior guidelines; monitor construction progress through site visits and meetings; enforce health and safety requirements; manage change orders and keep the budget within approved forecasts; verify invoices and follow up on landlord contributions.
• Documentation, Handover & Collaboration: Keep project timelines updated in LIMA (Planon); secure complete documentation before, during, and after the project per global guidelines; proactively challenge change orders; follow up on landlord reimbursements; provide a structured handover to Facility Management; share relevant information with other departments; collaborate regularly with cross‑functional teams to identify improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration or a related field.
• Project Management certifications (preferred).
• Supplier and contract management experience.
• Strong understanding of construction, with the ability to identify risks and opportunities in a retail environment.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and strong English communication skills.
• Previous experience in retail construction, facility management and/or real estate.
• Experience managing external suppliers and following up on contractual obligations.
• Proven ability to work with multiple stakeholders in a large international organization (preferred).
• Communicative, supportive, consultative and creative mindset; teamwork‑oriented, methodical, resilient and achievement‑focused.

Benefits

• Diverse and inclusive workplace with Employee Resource Groups.
• Access to a global talent community and unlimited career growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive wellbeing benefits including health insurance, wellness and family support programs.
• Company‑matched 401(k) plan.
• Paid leave programs, paid time off, and a community service day.
• Employee discount at H&M, & Other Stories, and COS.

Pay

Salary range: $108,640 – $135,800 (subject to variation based on qualifications and location).