Construction Project Manager

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 our Sales Region location in 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 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: $121,955

*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.