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Why we will love you

• Academic degree in engineering or equivalent working experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience at management level in consultancy and/or contracting preferable within the retail sector
• Experience within the retail sector is an advantage
• Minimum 5 experience of procurement processes and contract negotiations
• Minimum 5 experience of construction management on site
• Proven skills in developing people and provide support, coaching, training, and career direction to others
• Ability to communicate confidently and clearly in English
• Preferable knowledge of Ingka construction standards and investment procedures

What you'll be doing day to day

• Responsible to ensure delivery of safe, compliant, sustainable and innovative property solutionthat meet the needs of the business and the many people
• Lead and contribute in the development in the Cluster of how to engage with designers and contractors in the projects to continuously find cost efficient and innovative project delivery by optimizing the use of our partners and stakeholder’s competence and knowledge into the projects. Work and engage closely with Procurement to identify best for IKEA sourcing options and procurement strategies. Work and engage closely with Engineering to optimize, innovate and develop the best for project methods for design-construct interaction.
• Coordinate and implement Construction Project delivery strategies, methods and procedures developed in the Cluster and align implementation and communication of those activities with all internal and external stakeholders within the current key competence areas: o Project Estimate, Budget & Cost Management o Project Delivery & Procurement Strategy: Business strategies for engaging with Design and Construction Industry including Contractual models, Collaboration strategies, Tendering & Selection Process, Dispute avoidance & resolution o Pre and On site Construction Project Management o Scheduling & Risk Management o Health and Safety including IWAY compliance for Construction Projects
• Responsible to ensure delivery of safe, compliant, sustainable and innovative property solutions that meet the needs of the business and the many people
• Responsible to secure that new properties are built to optimal lifecycle cost
• Ensure that external partners, when needed, has up-to-date awareness and understanding of all Construction frameworks, guidelines and initiatives issued by Ingka Real Estate.
• Secure that project budget estimates and time schedules are in place for input to investment approval purposes.
• Lead the work to secure that procurement, contractors, permits, budgets and cost follow up are in place for the responsible projects
• Lead and ensure construction project manager satisfactory hand-over of completed areas for retail build-up or tenant fit-out in accordance with an agreed schedule and scope.
• Secure that appropriately competent resources are available to manage responsible construction projects in all phases from start to finish (from construction manager)
• Manage and develop the team members’ competence, performance and succession planning.
• Create an environment where the IKEA culture is a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of co-workers and customers

Together as a Team

Lead people and manage all construction aspects of responsible building projects from start to finish to secure delivery of a safe, compliant, sustainable and innovative property solution based on business needs.

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Job Type-Permanent, Salaried Benefits Eligible- yes The salary pay range for this role is $121,487.00-$180,799. We offer competitive benefits and perks, such as medical and Rx*, dental, vision, 401k, meal deal, store discount, autism coverage, parental leave, pet insurance, education assistance and more.” This position is hybrid role with 3 days a week in the office when not traveling for business. The successful candidate must live within a commutable distance to the IKEA Service Office in Conshohocken, PA.