Store Construction Project Manager, Europe

UNIQLO is a leading brand of the Fast Retailing Group, one of the largest apparel retailers in the world. UNIQLO respects the individuality and lifestyle of all customers and takes pride in creating high quality, long-lasting, innovative clothing at an affordable price.

We are currently recruiting for a Store Construction Project Manager to sit within the European team, based in our Paris office. You will be reporting into the Head of Store Construction, working cross functionally with store design, store development and maintenance teams, as well as managing third party suppliers, across all markets.

You will be responsible for managing the project execution though all phases, from giving inputs on projects’ feasibility through handover to the store management team. The role offers travel across Europe, which is dependent on the projects you are responsible for managing at one time.

Please submit your CV in English. Applications submitted in other languages may not be considered.

What you will be responsible for:

Conducting regularly visit store sites and work together with Store Design team and local architects to solve issues, monitor progress of the construction and check quality of execution

Following closely the budget of each project, manage the variations to remain within budget and report regularly to the team manager

Creating budgeting and schedule for the project in the development phase. Support Design and Store Development teams to identify the scope of work and handover conditions

Supporting design team to identify necessary local code requirements and necessary documents for permitting

Leading bidding process, selection and management of general contractors and suppliers

Selecting, propose, qualify, and procure all design elements and owner furnished materials of the store design concept. Developing a mix of suppliers that allow for the optimal tradeoffs among costs, installation and durability of materials

Leading post-project analyses and discussions, identify opportunities and strive for continual process improvement

Developing and submitting CAPEX budget proposals for all new stores and improvements of existing stores

Ensuring timely approval and payment of all invoices in partnership with the Accounting department

What we are looking for:

Degree in Project management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, architecture or equivalent

Minimum 6 years' experience in store construction roles, in retail/hospitality/FMCG industries or in a construction company or general contractor

Solid understanding of flagship and standard stores requirements and experience in roll-out store implementation

Experience working in multi-cultural environment

Fluent in Business English is a must, both written and verbal

Fluent in French would be advantageous

Knowledge of Excel is a must and Autocad is a plus

Ability to travel to multiple EU cities each week

Ability to work in teams but also independently

Ability to manage multiple projects at varying advancement stages simultaneously and deliver on time, in full and within budget despite aggressive schedules

Solution oriented and creative problem solving

What we offer:

25 days holiday + RTT

13th month payment

Bonus twice a year based on objectives and performance

Group Share Scheme (France and Global)

Lunch vouchers, 60% funded by the company

30% staff Discount

Private Medical Care

Private Pension Scheme

Volunteer Day – twice a year

Great Location – Opera area (IX district)

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