Job Description

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. At H&M, we want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.

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.

About the Role

As a Construction Project Manager, your main focus will be to lead and manage construction projects end‑to‑end, 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 cost‑efficient project outcomes.

This hybrid role reports into our Construction Manager and is based out of one of our Sales Region locations New York.

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 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 begin
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 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 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

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

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 $132,560

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

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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