Construction Project Manager

H&M; New York (NY); On-site; USD 109,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Paid time off

Paid leave programs

Employee discount at H&M & COS

Job summary

H&M is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead end-to-end construction projects from planning to handover. This on-site role based in New York reports to the Construction Manager and collaborates with internal and external partners to ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in retail construction, supplier management, and contract governance, with excellent English communication and cross-functional teamwork capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration or similar.
• Project Management certifications are meriting.
• Supplier and contract management experience.
• Strong understanding of construction in a retail environment and risk/opportunity identification.
• Proficient in MS Office tools.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Experience in large international organizations is meriting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, budget, and pre-construction activities for investment projects.
• Conduct site surveys, perform value engineering, and risk analyses.
• Develop detailed project plans to optimize timelines and costs.
• Coordinate with Leasing and Legal on contracts and permits.
• Source external partners and prequalify contractors.
• Manage contracts, payment schedules, and governance.

Skills

Advanced English

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Project management

Retail construction experience

Risk identification

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company DescriptionJob Description

As a Construction Project Manager, your main focus will be to lead and manage construction projects endtoend, ensuring they are delivered efficiently, professionally, and in full compliance with company standards, policies, quality requirements, and timelines. You oversee planning, budgeting, contracting, execution, documentation, and collaboration with internal and external partners to secure sustainable, safe, and costefficient project outcomes.

This on-site role reports into our Construction Manager and is based out of one of our Sales Region locations (New York/LA/Houston/Miami)

A Day in the Life

Working at H&M means no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will include the following responsibilities*

Planning, Budgeting & Pre-Construction

• Prepare investment project budgets and business cases in line with global Construction Processes
• Conduct site surveys, perform value engineering, and prepare risk analyses to support decisionmaking
• Develop detailed project plans based on input from internal teams and external consultants,optimizingtimelines and reducing installation,labourand related costs
• Align with Leasing and Legal on contractual obligations and project demarcation
• Liaise with consultants and authorities to secure all required permits
• Continuously improve planning and followup tools and share best practices across the team
• Apply retro planning using input from other departments and consultants to minimize installation, labor, and other costs

Procurement, Contracting & Partner Management

• Support (Procurements Specialist) with external partners sourcing
• Support the prequalification of new contractors tomaintaina strong, highquality supplier base
• Review contracts to ensure all project and countryspecific risks are covered and attach execution and payment schedules accordingly
• Ensureall contracts and appendices are approved and signed before any work begin
• Secure contractual obligations through qualitative contract management throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure countryspecific risks are incorporatedincontracts and that payment schedules follow legal/market norms
• Ensure that all contracts are stored and signed according toapprovalrights and governance rules

Project Execution, Quality and Health & Safety

• Secure that stores are designed and built in line with building specifications and interior guidelines
• Follow up on construction progress through site visits and project meetings, ensuring deadlines, quality standards and compliance are met
• Ensure Health & Safety requirements are in place and consistently followed
• Manage change orders, secure transparency in all project finances, and keep the project budget within approved forecasts
• Ensure invoices reflect contractual terms and that landlord contributions are followed up

Documentation, Handover & Collaboration

• Ensure project timelines are accurately updated in LIMA (Planon) to support internal planning and future benchmarking
• Secure complete documentation before, during and after the project, stored according to global guidelines
• Challenge change orders proactively and ensure financial transparency for all projects
• Follow up on payment of landlord contributions to ensuretimelyreimbursement
• Ensure a structured and qualitative handover to Facility Management
• Proactivelysharerelevant information with other departments ina timelyand structured way
• Collaborate regularly with crossfunctional teams, both giving and requesting feedback toidentifyimprovement opportunities

Qualifications

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration or similar
• Project Management certifications are meriting
• 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
• Advanced English level
• Previous work experience from retail construction, facility management and/or real estate
• Experience within the project management field
• Experience from managing external suppliers and follow-up on contractual obligations
• Experience from working in a role with several stakeholders
• Work experience in large international organization is meriting
• You are communicative and supportive, with a consultative and creative mindset. You value teamwork, work methodically, and remain resilient and achievement-oriented, maintaining focus and drive even under pressure

Additional Information

Why You'll Love Working at H&M

• 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, company match 401k, paid leave programs, and paid time off, including a community day to serve your local community
• You'll be able to express your personal style with our employee discount at H&M, & Other Stories, and COS

Compensation: salary range is 108,640 - 135,800**

*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.

Job Status: Salaried, Exempt