Retail Store Construction Project Manager

The Retail Store Construction Project Manager translates G-STAR retail concepts and store design into physically delivered stores. The position is accountable for the end-to-end construction delivery of new stores, remodels, refits and closures within the assigned portfolio, from site feasibility and landlord negotiation through to handover, aftercare and financial close-out. The position is responsible for delivering every project on time, within the approved capex budget, to the G-STAR brand standard and in full compliance with local legislation.

As Retail Store Construction Project Manager you act as the subject matter expert on construction towards internal and external stakeholders, and you work closely with relevant departments  scope of the Retail Store Construction Project Manager is owned & operated and partner full price, and outlet channels.

WHAT WE'LL DO TOGETHER:
YOUR TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Site feasibility & landlord negotiation

Assess the technical feasibility of candidate locations together with the Retail Director: building condition, shell & core specification, installation capacity, shopfront and facade possibilities, logistics and accessibility.

Execute or commission the technical site survey and deliver the survey package to the design team.

Advise Legal and the Retail Director on the technical annexes to the lease: work letter, shell specification, landlord delivery condition, turnover date, fit-out period, rent-free period and reinstatement obligations at end of lease.

Flag technical risks and cost drivers early so they can be reflected in the business case before a lease is signed.

Design & pre-construction management

Develop the concept from initial design into construction-ready documentation together with Design and external architects, within the G-STAR design guidelines and brand standard.

Lead the constructability review: test the design on buildability, technical consistency, maintainability, cost efficiency and adherence to the brand standard, and resolve deviations with the design team.

Safeguard the completeness and quality of the design documents and the deliverables of external consultants, and track resolution of outstanding issues.

Permits, legislation & compliance

Manage or direct all permit applications: building permit, use notification, facade and signage permit and, where applicable, heritage or aesthetics review.

Ensure compliance with local building codes, fire safety requirements, accessibility requirements and health & safety legislation in every market in scope.

Ensure a health & safety plan is in place for the design and construction phase, that statutory roles are assigned, and that safe working practices are upheld on site.

Tendering, contract & vendor management

Define the scope of work and the tender documentation, run the tender, analyse the bids and submit a substantiated award recommendation.

Negotiate price, planning and terms with contractors, shopfitters and suppliers together with Retail Director and Legal.

Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle: variations, change requests, payment schedules, delivery obligations, retentions and warranties.

Procure long-lead and specialist items in time (fixtures, shopfront elements, lighting, HVAC) and control delivery dates.

Review vendor performance periodically and build a reliable supplier pool per market.

Budget & cost control

Own the project budget (capex and project-related opex) from first estimate through to financial close-out.

Prepare the investment request and substantiate any deviation from the approved business case.

Control the contingency, approve invoices and variations within mandate, and report monthly on forecast versus budget.

Contribute to cost benchmarking per square metre and per store format, and to structural cost reduction through standardisation and bundled purchasing.

Planning & construction execution

Build the project schedule and critical path, aligned with the commercial opening date and with trading periods in which construction is not permitted.

Chair the site meetings, monitor progress on site and take action on delay, quality deviations and disruption.

Coordinate third-party…