Retail Construction Project Manager

Job title:

Retail Construction Project Manager

Company

Lululemon Athletica

Job description

Description & RequirementsWho we are:lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we’re in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.About the role:Reporting to the Sr Manager, NA Construction, the Project Manager will be responsible for all aspects of store development within lululemon. You play a crucial role in ensuring your assigned projects are delivered on time and on budget.This role will develop and manage the deliverables of the real estate portfolio from site selection to construction project close-out. This is a key leadership role that works collaboratively with the real estate, design, operations and other key internal and external partners. The Project Manager will also be responsible for estimating various types of projects (new stores, optimizations, renovations and relocactions) prior to Real Estate approval and managing all milestones throughout the project timeline.A day in the life:

• Manage 15-20 projects annually from site identification through the design and construction process while delivering to key milestones and metrics while staying within the approved financial plan.
• Work with internal partners for plan approvals, including value engineering efforts when projects are trending over the approved budget in various phases of design prior to starting construction.
• Review project scope, schedule and financial reporting to mitigate overall negative impact to the company.
• Responsible for estimating all new stores, optimizations, renovations and relocations throughout the US, Canada and Mexico to ensure successful coordination of efforts and completion of objectives to support company initiatives prior to monthly Real Estate meetings as well as various budget check-ins throughout the project timeline.
• Travel to job sites, as necessary, to ensure projects are on time, on budget and as per design. Meet with City inspectors, landlord management, internal teams and outside vendors to ensure a successful store opening. Travel required up to 40% of the time.
• Maintain impeccable records on shared drive of budget, vendor orders, contracts, schedules, etc.
• Maintaining strong relationships with cross-functional partners to consistently develop and evolve associated processes.
• Oversee transactional vendor relations (scope development, bidding, PO’s, vendor deliverables, invoicing).
• Oversee small scale construction projects such as Temporary Spaces, and Small Renovations.
• Manage communications with Senior Leadership including program level status reporting.
• Proactively identify, prioritize, and drive resolution of issues and risks.
• Producing and maintaining various project reports.
• Create and manage a culture of personal development and continuous improvement.
• Delivering additional projects, duties, and assignment as required and/or by request by the Director of Construction.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4-year college level degree 5 years project management experience within a retail construction environment, or a combination of equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in creating/managing a portfolio of projects from identification through to project close-out.
• Experience managing construction budgets, value engineering conversations and negotiating change orders.
• Must be versatile and able to manage multiple projects in various stages at any one time in the life cycle of a project.
• Practiced in store development processes, vendor management and client relations.
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel, Project and Sharepoint.
• Highly motivated, creative, detail oriented, and dependable.
• Open to learn and accessible to all levels of the organization.
• Possess organizational, time management, and troubleshooting competence.
• Excellent team player, and capability to work independently.
• Superb communication skills – verbal and written.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize program needs with constantly changing priorities
• Travel will be required to markets and store sites pre-, during and post construction (up to 40% of your time).
• Proactive and solution oriented.

Must haves:

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.

Additional notes:
Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.Compensation and benefits package:lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from CAD $103,500 – 135,900 annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Generous employee discount
• Fitness & yoga classes
• Parenthood top-up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.Workplace arrangement:This role is classified as In-Person under our SSC Workplace Policy:In-PersonIn-person collaboration and/or office-based work is necessary or important for the role. Work is mainly performed onsite, 4-5 days per week depending on role requirements.Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us at . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.

Expected salary

$103500 – 135900 per year

Location

Canada

Job date

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 07:23:56 GMT

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