Store Construction Project Manager

Location: Genf

## Store Construction Project Manager Postuler:
Petit-Lancy, Geneva, Switzerland:
Temps plein:
Offre publiée aujourd'hui:
R-026465

Reports to:

Principal Real Estate Specialist Permanent contract EMEA HQ, Geneva, Switzerland Hybrid mode (2 days/week home-office)

Start date:

at the earliest convenience
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Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: “It’s perfect. Now make it better.” As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.

We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.

And we believe in you.  
** ABOUT THE POSITION
** To support the growth of our retail network across Europe, we are strengthening our Store Construction team at our EMEA headquarters in Geneva.

As Project Manager Store Construction, you will lead the construction, opening and refit projects for all our retail spaces: outlets, shop-in-shops, branded stores, partner stores (owned and operated by a partner), showrooms and more. You will work across both retail and wholesale business models, even though the role reports into Retail.

This is a Europe-wide role, with around 35 projects per year in different countries. That means many store openings, regular travel and a fast pace. You will work closely with our architects, external partners, mall and outlet center owners, and internal teams (Retail, Marketing, Finance).Your mission: make sure every project is delivered on time, on budget and in line with Columbia's retail concept and standards.

You will also help fine-tune our ways of working, so the team can manage its time and workload as efficiently as possible.  
** HOW YOU'LL MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
*** Lead projects from A to Z, from data collection (plans, photos, brief) to final handover
* Manage several projects in parallel across different countries, while keeping the big picture
* Work closely with architects to design the spaces, adjust plans in AutoCAD and make sure our partners comply with Columbia guidelines
* Request, validate and negotiate quotes to secure the best conditions with suppliers
* Track construction sites and costs rigorously, and protect opening deadlines
* Travel regularly to visit sites, meet local stakeholders and secure smooth execution
* Contribute to our key objectives: budget per m2, consistency of the retail concept, and on-time delivery
* Help improve our processes so the team can work more efficiently and make the best use of its time  
** YOU ARE
*** Experienced and autonomous, able to take ownership of complex projects and keep communication smooth with all stakeholders
* Very well organized, able to manage your own time and prioritize according to deadlines and business stakes
* A decision-maker who stays calm and makes the right call under pressure, when timelines are tight
* Comfortable juggling multiple projects and tasks at the same time without losing sight of the overall picture
* A strong communicator who adapts to different audiences: internal Retail, Finance and Marketing teams, architects, suppliers, clients, and landlords or outlet center teams
* Solution-oriented, flexible and reactive when the unexpected happens
* Ready for an intense, high-volume environment with frequent travel  
** YOU HAVE
*** Proven experience in managing construction projects, store openings or store refits, in a multi-country scope
* Solid track record in delivering projects within…