The Project Manager owns the full project lifecycle for all development initiatives, including new store builds, flagship projects, renovations, relocations, and infrastructure upgrades.

 Job Responsibilities

The Project Manager owns the full project lifecycle for all development initiatives, including new store builds, flagship projects, renovations, relocations, and infrastructure upgrades. 

• Lead site assessments and feasibility studies for new retail locations and development opportunities
• Develop Project Charters including scope, objectives, stakeholder map, and preliminary budget estimates
• Conduct return on investment (ROI) analyses and present findings to management for approval
• Engage early-stage stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Category Management, Merchandizing, Marketing, I.T.and HR to align project intent with business requirements 

• Collect, consolidate, and manage detailed technical requirements from all relevant departments
• Commission and manage architects, interior designers, MEP consultants, and specialist contractors
• Create, review and critique technical drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and design packages
• Produce or oversee schematic layouts, space planning visuals, and design presentations for stakeholder approval
• Ensure all designs comply with local building codes, fire safety regulations, accessibility standards, and brand guidelines 

• Develop comprehensive, fully integrated project plans covering all workstreams: construction, equipment, merchandizing, IT, marketing, HR, and operations.
• Create and maintain detailed Gantt charts using MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent tools, with milestones, dependencies, and critical path clearly defined
• Identify schedule risks, develop mitigation plans, and actively manage float and contingency within the programme
• Produce and issue formal project management documents including Project Execution Plans, Scope of Work packages, Request for Quotation (RFQ) documents, and Change Orders
• Lead tendering processes: prepare tender packages, evaluate bids, and make contractor recommendations 

• Conduct regular site meetings and inspections, issue formal Site Meeting Minutes and Action Logs
• Manage contractor and consultant performance against contract terms, schedule, and quality standards
• Monitor and control project budgets; issue monthly cost reports and variance analyses
• Identify and manage scope changes through a formal change control process
• Maintain project risk registers and issue management logs throughout execution
• Ensure all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements are always met on-site 

• Lead snagging and defect rectification processes; issue and close snag lists methodically
• Coordinate regulatory inspections, obtain occupancy certificates, and ensure all statutory sign-offs are in place
• Oversee operational readiness verification across all workstreams prior to store handover
• Compile and issue complete project dossiers including as-built drawings, warranties, manuals, and lessons learned reports
• Conduct post-project evaluations and present findings to the Facilities & Development Manager 

• Support projects for installation and maintenance of CCTV, access control, and alarm systems.
• Support external Guard Patrol activities through reporting, supervision and problem solving where needed.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards
• Provide minor maintenance and transportation support to company vehicles (where applicable).
• Support all Facilities Maintenance activities where needed.

 Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline — required
• Postgraduate qualification (MSc, MBA) or professional certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) — strongly preferred
• AutoCAD or equivalent design software certification — an asset
• OSHA or local occupational health & safety certification — preferred