Jr. Retail Construction Project Manager

Melanie Lyne; Laval (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Laura Canada is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee multiple store builds and renovations in Laval, QC. You will ensure projects finish on time, within budget, and meet brand standards while coordinating with internal teams, contractors, architects, and vendors.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years’ experience in retail/construction project management, strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills, with proficiency in MS Office and a willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of construction project management experience, retail or commercial.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Highly organized, self-directed, proactive.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Willing to travel to project sites, with valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple construction projects including new stores and renovations.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Develop CAPEX budgets and manage project finances from start to finish.
• Lead the bidding process and award contracts to qualified GC and vendors.
• Issue and manage purchase orders for materials, fixtures, equipment, and services.
• Conduct regular site visits and resolve on-site challenges.
• Maintain open communication with stakeholders and proactively manage risks.
• Oversee permitting and ensure compliance with local building codes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Negotiation

Multitasking

Organization

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Communication

Travel

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Join our team to achieve your full career potential! We are proactive, outside the box thinkers and doers who stop at nothing to make the iconic Laura and Melanie Lyne brands shine! Privately owned and based in Laval, Quebec, with a strong vision for innovation and optimizing the employee and client experiences, we continue to help generations of Canadian women to look and feel their best.

As a Construction Project Manager, you will contribute to Laura’s success by overseeing and managing multiple construction projects simultaneously, including new store builds and renovations. You will ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet company standards, collaborating closely with internal teams, contractors, architects, and vendors.

How will you support the team?

• Oversee multiple construction projects at once, including new store builds and renovations, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards for both Laura and Melanie Lyne design concepts.


• Creates and maintains detailed project schedules in collaboration with the Senior Project Manager and key stakeholders, adjusting as needed to keep projects on track.


• Develop preliminary annual CAPEX budgets and manage project finances from start to finish. Monitor expenses closely and negotiate with general contractors to achieve cost-effective results.


• Lead the bidding process: prepare bid packages, evaluate proposals, and award contracts to qualified GC and vendors. Ensure workmanship meets expectations, and company brand standards.


• Issue and manage purchase orders for construction materials, fixtures, equipment, and services, ensuring alignment with project budgets and timelines.


• Conduct regular site visits to track progress and resolve on-site challenges as they arise.


• Maintain open and consistent communication with internal departments, landlords, vendors, and other stakeholders, providing timely updates on project timelines, risks, and key developments. Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks by implementing effective mitigation strategies to minimize impacts on schedules, budgets, and quality.


• Oversee permitting and ensure full compliance with local building codes, including final inspections, securing occupancy permits, closeout documentation, preparing punch lists, and managing project handover.

Qualifications

The people who thrive with us have and are:

• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in construction project management, preferably in retail or commercial environments


• Demonstrated leadership, with strong negotiation and relationship-building abilities


• The proven ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment


• Highly organized, self-directed, and motivated to take initiative


• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and adapt quickly


• Solution-oriented with a proactive and hands-on approach to challenges


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and Outlook


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Willing to travel to project sites as needed, including overnight stays. A valid driver’s license and vehicle are required.

Don't miss this opportunity to join an exceptional team!

Laura Canada is a family-owned retailer housing two iconic women’s fashion apparel brands, Laura and Melanie Lyne. Based in Laval, Quebec, we design, produce, market and sell our fashion collections across Canada.

We proudly employ over 2,000 dedicated team members and operate more than 140 retail store locations as well as operating laura.ca and melanielyne.com.

We attribute our success to the unwavering commitment of our teams to delivering outstanding customer experiences while embodying our shared values of integrity, respect, teamwork, performance, and passion.

At Laura Canada, we believe that delivering an outstanding customer experience is driven by our commitment to an outstanding employee experience.