About the role
Job Description
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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Qualifications
* 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.
Additional Information
This is a full-time position for our office in Delhi. The position reports to the Construction and Facility Manager -Expansion .