Project Manager - Shop Construction

Our vision is to establish HUGO BOSS as the leading premium tech-driven fashion platform worldwide and to be one of the top 100 global brands. At HUGO BOSS, we work as a team to apply our knowledge, skills and experience together and create a diversity of ideas and solutions. What unites us? We love fashion, we change fashion!

At HUGO BOSS, you have the opportunity to contribute your personality, ideas and creativity - because only when we break new ground together can we create something unique. Become part of our team of more than 17.000 employees worldwide and shape your future at HUGO BOSS!

Key member for project delivery team to include a variety of POS (stores, outlets , travel & shops) from new projects to refurbishments & minor works up to 1M capex.

Manage the project team, including consultants and contractors; understand, interpret and implement a design brief; undertake cost control and budget reporting; and ensure that projects meet or exceed the objectives of time, cost and quality.

What you can expect:

Project Management

• Ensure budgets & timelines are met and quality standards exceeded throughout project
• Identify and manage all risks to timelines and budget throughout ensuring they are raised as early as possible with Head of Shop Construction
• Briefing external design architects (EDA's) clearly to minimize delays in planning stage (site visit and project questionnaire) & liaising with HBAG Project Coordinator
• Liaise for design approvals between Global Store Design and Retail within the market
• Deal with Landlord approvals, planning and listed building approvals
• Ensure design complies with all current legislation (in particular DDA and CDM)
• Ensure the design complies with the Health and safety standards (liaising directly with Head of Health & Safety)
• Awareness of party wall matters, condition & asbestos surveys
• Be conversant with fire, emergency and health and safety procedures relevant to the office

Budgeting & Finance

• To confidently be able to use the systems to maintain low costs and manage budgets of up to £1 million
• Update ICT (Investment Cost Tool) and manage for duration of projects to ensure up to date costs (with Cost Consultant)
• Assist Head of Shop Construction & Head of Property on estimated cost per sqm on projects for board approval
• Manage purchase orders for maintenance related orders, small projects and AG recharges.

Planning

• Ensure communication to landlords, head office stakeholders and the store team is regular and informative
• Ensure the project status list and the reports are always accurate and up to date for direct projects - ready for weekly distribution (by Project Coordinator).
• Ensure all forms and training tools are utilized to enable detailed and accurate planning,
• Maintain working relationship with different departments for delivering projects smoothly and efficiently

Communication

• Ensure application of effective change controls throughout projects
• Oversee the project handover and signing off process, preparing defects lists and ensure any issues are dealt with in the given time frame
• Form and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and partners
• Be proactive, i.e, strive to foresee potential problems and eliminate or resolve them as appropriate.
• Effectively manage written and verbal communication
• Keep up to date with, and make efficient use of, IT systems and office technology including Smartsheet
• Feedback and general communication to higher and lower management levels.

External Management

• Brief Local Architect on the projects to understand the estimated costs and provide them with all key information: layouts; detail drawings; requirements from partner
• Assist Facilities Department to address maintenance issues
• Attend meetings with Landlords and with once appointed main contractor for pre start site meetings and handovers
• Manage expectations from landlords, furniture suppliers, local architect and internally on queries and changes on scope of works

Internal Stakeholders

• Receive clear design brief from Retail Director & Head of Shop Construction & Facilities (if not complete - chase for all information)
• Site visit with Head of Shop Construction - assess location and identify issues that could drive up the budget
• Discuss design approvals directly with Global Store Design (GSD) and internally with Head of Shop Construction and Retail Director.
• Brief External Design Architects (that have been appointed for the project) and keep HBAG Project Coordinator informed
• Liaise with HBAG Shop Construction department, furniture suppliers, local architects and logistic company
• Ensure scope of works / schedule of rates and supporting documents are prepared (project specific)

Your profile:

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with in-depth technical understanding of store design and Project Management.
The individual needs to be reliable, work well independently as well as with a team, can use their own initiative and is not afraid of numbers. The successful candidate will be professional in manner, have a flexible approach to work and excellent influencing and communication skills.

Your benefits:

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits
• Clothing and Discount Allowance
• Blended and flexible working environment

We are a global company with our employees representative of the world at large. Our inclusive culture embraces each person's authenticity and individuality. We are committed to equal employment opportunity. And we believe our equitable work environment helps unleash your full potential and inspires you to thrive.

Do you feel it's time for a new challenge at HUGO BOSS? If so, we look forward telling you all about this job opportunity in a personal conversation. <