Construction Project Manager

H&M Group; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

COS is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee global projects, ensuring adherence to brand standards and sustainability. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in project management, exceptional communication skills, and a proactive mindset. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with diverse teams to drive improvements and innovations in store concepts.

Benefits

25% staff discount

Up to 25 days holiday

Annual health checks

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Private health & dental care

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction or facilities project management.
• Exceptional communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong organizational skills, capable of coordinating multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage various construction projects globally.
• Prepare budgets and ensure financial transparency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvements.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Proactive Approach

Forward-thinking Mindset

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Company Description

COS offers a wardrobe of ready-to-wear and accessories rooted in exceptional quality and lasting design. The creative soul of the brand is fuelled by a deep connection to modern culture, dynamic global cities and compelling fashion movements. With an emphasis on expert craftsmanship, innovation and materiality, collections are created with a mindful approach, seamlessly blending contemporary and timeless.

Job Description

As Construction Project Manager at COS you will lead, manage and coordinate a variety of different construction projects globally with a high level of professionalism and in respect of cost, time, quality, compliance and sustainability. You ensure that the brand identity, DNA and specific customer needs are understood and incorporated in all relevant work, such as new store projects, rebuilds and optimisations.

What you will do:

• You will work closely with the COS store design and NCG ( non commercial goods) teams to prepare budgets and business cases, ensuring financial transparency and appropriate sign-off. You will also follow up on costs.
• You will take responsibility for the accuracy of construction budgets and timelines, collaborating with local teams to understand market-specific challenges.
• You will drive value engineering in every project, recommending improvements for future projects, COS How to Build, and Facility Manager guidelines.
• You will visit local construction teams to coach, motivate, and ensure they deliver projects and Facility Manager services efficiently and within set KPIs, meeting COS's standards and expectations.
• You will collaborate with stakeholders in COS, markets, and global expansion to drive continuous improvements in developments, standards, processes, and communication.
• You will work closely with the Head of C&F to implement the department's strategy and translate it into operational activities and actions.
• You will understand and clarify COS's needs regarding project processes and investment handling to the markets.
• You will learn about and understand potential challenges and opportunities specific to different markets, both internal and external, and provide feedback and recommend solutions.
• You will understand change orders and their origins, challenge them, and provide alternative solutions, creating an action plan to avoid them in the future.
• You will collaborate with all functions in the Growth team, contributing to efficient information flow and leading the department towards set long- and short-term goals.
• You will have an overview of COS's long-term pipeline, including larger facility investments, portfolio composition changes, and new markets, ensuring timely actions.
• You will be involved in developing new and existing store concepts and interiors, bringing expertise in constructing and maintaining stores, as well as innovation within the built environment.
• You will secure COS's energy management in both existing stores and future portfolio changes.

Qualifications

Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviours that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We are open-minded and curious, we dare to be different, we believe in constant improvement and we empower and trust you to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are, what we stand for and how we act.

Someone who is passionate about learning and development, and wants to grow yourself and others. A positive attitude and a role model for our values are important qualities that you should possess.

What you need to succeed:

• Proven experience in construction or facilities project management.
• Exceptional communication and teamwork skills.
• Thrives in an international environment.
• Proactive approach to work tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills, capable of coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
• Forward-thinking mindset when creating processes.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Additional Information

This is a Full time permanent contract based at our Head Office in London.

Benefits

We offer all our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a 25% staff discount usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program - HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.

In addition to this London based colleagues also receive

• Up to 25 days holiday
• Annual health checks
• Pension scheme
• Discounts on various activities and financial/lifestyle products via our benefits hub
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee assistance via retail trust
• Private health & dental care

Inclusion & Diversity

At COS we're determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people who share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, what we perceive as possible and how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world, therefore all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.