CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

WHO WE ARE​

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.​

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We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. ​

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 decision‑making.
• Develop detailed project plans based on input from internal teams and external consultants, optimizing timelines and reducing installation, labour and 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 follow‑up 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 pre‑qualification of new contractors to maintain a strong, high‑quality supplier base.
• Review contracts to ensure all project and country‑specific risks are covered and attach execution and payment schedules accordingly.
• Ensure all contracts and appendices are approved and signed before any work begins.
• Secure contractual obligations through qualitative contract management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure country‑specific risks are incorporated in contracts and that payment schedules follow legal/market norms.
• Ensure that all contracts are stored and signed according to approval rights and governance rules.

Project Execution, Quality & H&S

• 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 ensure timely reimbursement.
• Ensure a structured and qualitative handover to Facility Management.
• Proactively share relevant information with other departments in a timely and structured way.
• Collaborate regularly with cross‑functional teams, both giving and requesting feedback to identify improvement opportunities.

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• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or a similar relevant field.
• Project Management certifications are meriting.
• Strong understanding of construction-related areas and the ability to identify risks and opportunities in a retail environment.
• Knowledge of supplier and contract management.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI and MS Teams.
• Advanced English skills (written and spoken).
• Structured and methodical, with strong planning and organizational capabilities.
• Communicative, supportive and consultative, with a creative and solution‑oriented mindset.
• Resilient and achievement‑oriented, maintaining focus and drive under pressure.
• Values teamwork and collaborates effectively across functions.
• Several years of relevant experience within retail construction, facility management and/or real estate.
• Experience managing external suppliers and ensuring follow‑up on contractual obligations.
• Proven experience in project management and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Experience working in a large international or matrix organisation is meriting.

This is a full-time position for our office in Delhi. The position reports to the Construction and Facility Manager -Expansion .