Project Manager (Construction & Facilities Department) CL/PE/UY/PY

Job description

As Project Manager you autonomously 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‑ and time efficient project outcomes.

You collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders, uphold high standards of quality and safety, and consistently ensure that projects are executed with transparency, integrity, and operational excellence. You are a structured, detail‑oriented construction professional with strong technical knowledge, solid project‑management skills, and the ability to anticipate risks and drive solutions. By acting in line with our Values, having a growth mindset and acting as role model, you contribute to H&M’s business success through people engagement.

No matter what your role may be at H&M – WHAT you do is as important as HOW you do it. Some of the responsibilities and tasks, at a general level, are: Prepare and constantly improve investment project budgets and detailed project plans in line with global Construction Processes, and based on input from internal teams and external consultants. Conduct site surveys, prepare risk analyses to support decision‑making, and you liaise with consultants, landlords and authorities to secure all required permits.

Secure value engineering and value planning on each step of the project process. Secure pre-qualification of (new) contractors, maintain a strong supplier base, and secure procurement procedure with contractors in line with global guidelines. Secure that the stores are built in line with the general/local building specifications, instructions & interior specifications and that contractors and partners are working in line with the Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct.

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. Optimize project planning in order to minimize installation, labor and other costs. Optimize planning and follow up tools, drive improvement actions and share best practice with colleagues. Ensure invoices are reflecting the contractual amounts and that payments are made according to invoice schedule.

Manage change orders, secure transparency in all project finances through internal audits, and keep the project budget within approved forecasts. Secure complete documentation before, during and after the project, stored according to global guidelines, and update our project management tools accurately to support internal planning and future benchmarking. 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.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration or similar (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. Several (minimum 3) years of work experience from retail construction, facility management and/or real estate. Proven experience within the project management field and managing external suppliers and follow-up on contractual obligations.

Personal competencies

Fluent in English and Spanish. 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.