Company Description

H&M is on a journey to become a truly customer-centric company. Building on our passion for the customer, we are upgrading the shopping experience and taking it to the next level. We are changing our ways of working to offer our customers a seamless personalized shopping experience on their own terms - where they want, when they want. This means that we will put omni at the core of our business and accelerate to improve our customer experience. 

On this journey we´re all collaborating to create the best omni offer for our customers and as a Construction Project Manager you will be a key player in making this happen. This role is part of the Construction & Facility Team and a multi-brand function, supporting all Brands within the H&M Group. 

Job Description

As a Construction Project Manager you will lead, manage, and execute construction projects (new openings, rebuilds, shopfitting and consolidations) from inception to handover/opening. Always with a high level of professionalism and according to company policies, routines, standards, and local legislation together with a sustainable approach and a strong business mindset. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Plan and prepare projects from inception, execute site surveys, value engineering and risk assessment. Prepare, present and secure Investment budgets and project timelines. Secure internal routines and strengthen communication between departments in respect to project planning and execution. Drive the design coordination, procurement and logistics for your projects. Follow-up on the construction process and secure deadlines and quality standards are met. Mitigate any financial and branding risk by securing with consultants and authorities all necessary permits are in place. Build long-term partnerships with suppliers, consultants, and contractors. Optimize planning and following up, driving improvement actions, and sharing learnings and best practices with colleagues. Following up on cost and suppliers to secure financial transparency, driving tendering and contracting for projects. 

Qualifications

Education 

Minimum 1-3 years' work experience in one of the below fields: 

Craftsman's background or diploma in building construction - or equivalent. Documented project management education and experience. Experience with retail stores and chain operations is a plus. Additional Retail experience and/or Project Management certification will be meriting. 

Experience & Skills 

You have a strong commercial mindset, putting the customer & result first. You have your project manager toolbox in place from the initiation of the project to the adjourning phase. You show leadership in your projects, ensuring that you are in control of schedules and finances. You have a methodical and analytical approach to project management. Experience in managing both internal and external partners, suppliers, and follow-up on contractual obligations. Good understanding in the field of construction and the ability to identify risks and opportunities in a fast-paced retail environment. Ability to prioritize, especially in high pressure circumstances and with tight deadlines and budgets. Flexibility to travel within the sales market and in the region on a frequent basis. Can understand, read, speak, and write in English and Norwegian. 

Additional Information

We are more about personality and competence - leadership and value driven approach are key. If you feel your experience, skills and ambitions are right for this role, apply by sending in your CV in English no later than January 3, 2024.  

This is a permanent position on a local contract based at our Support Office in Oslo, Norway. You will report to the Construction and Facility Manager for Denmark/Norway/Iceland within the Expansion Department.  

Due to data policies, we only accept applications through our career page. We look forward to your application! 

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, Afound. 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 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 are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.