As a Construction Project Manager you lead, manage and organize construction projects with a high level of professionalism and according to routines, company policies, guidelines and local legislation. You prepare and present budgets and business cases as well as follow-up on cost and suppliers to secure financial transparency. You 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. 

Key responsibilities:

• Secure value engineering and value planning on each step of the project process
• Secure that contractors and partners are working in line with the Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and Business Partner sustainability commitment
• 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 and with sustainability front of mind with everything that you do
• Secure that Health & Safety requirements are in place and followed
• Secure that forecasted figures are matching actuals & final invoicing of projects in IPS 
• Run projects in line with routines and secure financial transparency for all projects
• Keep project budget within forecasted figures and challenge variations if they occur
• 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 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

To be successful in the role as Construction Project Manager, we believe you are comfortable managing several stakeholders and various projects and tasks simultaneously. You have the ability to prioritize, especially in circumstances where you are put under pressure and with tight deadlines. In addition, you have strong communication skills and high sense of urgency, understanding business needs and requirements.   

What you need to succeed: 

• Previous work experience from retail fit out construction, facility management and/or real estate
• Experience from managing external suppliers and follow-up on contractual obligations
• Proven stakeholder management 
• Supplier and contract management
• Good understanding of the field of construction and the ability to identify risks and opportunities in a retail environment 
• Knowledge in MS Office, more specifically Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Teams
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong organizational, time-management and interpersonal skills.
• An interest in working in a dynamic team and fast paced environment.
• Diploma, degree in Construction Management, Business Administration or Engineering is favourable

This is a full-time role, reporting to the Construction & Facilities Manager. Our office is based in the heart of Sydney CBD, we offer flexible working arrangement with the ability to WFH 2 days a week (subject to business needs). Full working rights for Australia are required. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through career page.   

Benefits 
We offer all our employees at H&M Group attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET 

In addition to our global benefits, all our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits. Please note that they may differ between employment type and countries. 

Inclusion & Diversity 
H&M is a part of H&M Group. At H&M Group, we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience, and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.  

We strive to have a fair and equal process and therefore kindly ask you not to attach a cover letter in your application as they often contain information that easily can trigger unintentional biases. 

Company Description 
H&M is a fashion brand that offers the latest styles and inspiration, from fashion pieces and unique designer collaborations to affordable wardrobe essentials. Our business idea is fashion & quality at the best price in a sustainable way.  Learn more about H&M here.