Retail Construction Project Manager

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As a Retail Construction Project Manager Consultant, you will oversee the successful execution of high-profile retail construction projects. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure all aspects of construction align with client expectations, budgets, schedules, and quality standards. Specific responsibilities include:

Project Leadership & Coordination

• Manage multi-disciplinary projects through all construction phases, focusing on architectural build-outs, structural elements, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems.
• Lead weekly progress meetings to identify risks, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Expedite solutions for design clashes in collaboration with design teams, ensuring the best course of action.

On-Site Management & Quality Control

• Oversee site execution and inspections to guarantee adherence to safety protocols and quality benchmarks.
• Support contractors' Quality Control standards and ensure smooth turnover of MEP systems through internal Quality Assurance and Commissioning.
• Conduct field verifications of existing conditions against Contract Documents, addressing discrepancies proactively.
• Monitor project costs, comparing actuals with the budget to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Suggest value-engineering alternatives to optimize budgets without compromising quality.
• Review, generate, and submit RFIs (Requests for Information) and Submittals.

Scheduling & Documentation

• Create, update, and enforce overall project schedules using tools like Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Track baseline schedules against actual progress and report variances.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all project phases, including contractor invoices, change orders, and progress reports.

Procurement & Contract Management

• Lead project buy-outs, develop bid packages, issue RFPs, and draft contracts and Scopes of Work.
• Manage procurement processes, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services aligned with project timelines.

Compliance & Stakeholder Communication

• Ensure projects meet regulatory requirements, local authority standards, and industry codes.
• Facilitate seamless communication between contractors, design/engineering teams, and QA/Commissioning teams.

What You’ll Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management ideally combined with a Master's degree in Project Management Construction
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in commercial construction, retail project management, and civil engineering with experience in luxury retail projects
• Technical Skills:

- Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling tools.

• Strong knowledge of construction practices, codes, and safety protocols.
• Expertise in reading, interpreting, and implementing Contract Documents and Specifications.
• IT experience highly appreciated: training management, remote relationship management, customer communication
• Experience and knowledge of EU and UK requirements.
• Soft Skills:

- Proven ability to problem-solve, multitask, and manage competing project objectives. - Strong communication and negotiation skills to engage with clients, contractors, and internal teams.

• Work Ethic: Ambitious and tenacious, entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to take on demanding projects and long hours when required.
• Fluent in English and French is a plus

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on prestigious retail projects with leading global brands.
• Collaborative and dynamic environment with a focus on professional growth.
• Exposure to cutting-edge retail designs and innovative construction technique

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Status: Cadre

Pay: 40,000.00€ - 50,000.00€ per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in 75016 Paris