Project Manager, Retail Store Development

As a valued London Drugs family member, the opportunities for career growth are unlimited

Here is a great chance for you to grow your skills and experience. We are currently hiring for:

Project Manager, Retail Store Development

This role reports to the Manager, Retail Store Development and is responsible for leadership and management of Corporate, interdepartmental, and multi-departmental projects. This full time position, while based out of Richmond BC will periodically require travel to construction site locations across Western Canada.

Responsibilities include:

All aspects of project management for new stores, major and minor renovations including;

• Working with the design team and business units to develop department designs, layouts, and plan approvals for new stores, full store renovations, department renovations, optimizations, and store relocations projects.
• Discussing annual department goals with Senior Management, and Business Units.
• Creating high-level and detailed schedules.
• Coordinating project with Retail Stores Development team members.
• Reviewing project Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment.
• Coordinating and delegating tasks to LD departments.
• Quality review of projects.
• Managing team members, including teaching, and mentoring.
• Providing comprehensive project updates to the relevant parties on project status.
• Planning, organizing, and directing activities concerned with the construction of structures, facilities, and systems.
• Analyzing project costs, preparing project budgets, and obtaining budget approvals, and monitoring expenditure. 
• Monitoring and travel to job sites as necessary to ensure projects are on time, on budget and per design. 
• Meeting with Architects, Engineering Consultants, Contractors, City inspectors, landlord management, and internal teams to ensure a successful store opening.
• Facilitating the resolution of construction issues between General Contractor, Consultants, LD business units and other LD departments such as Loss Prevention, Marketing, and IT.
• Maintaining records on shared drive of budget, purchase orders, work orders, contracts, schedules etc.
• Overseeing materials and equipment's supplier and ensure timely delivery to meet construction schedules. (e.g. Millwork, signage, Canada Post etc.)
• Be the primary point of contact for the Developer, General Contractor, Consultants, and in-house personnel for the project.

Desired Skills and Experience

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-8 years of direct experience in leading multi-functional, multi-departmental renovation and construction related projects.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in project budgeting.
• Previous experience in the retail industry is a definite asset.
• Bachelor's degree holder, post-secondary technical education (BCIT), or similar in a construction or industry-related program with relevant experience.
• Preferable to have completed courses in Project Management and PMP certification.
• Substantial understanding Architectural, Electrical and Mechanical drawings. 
• Good working knowledge of MS Office (Project, Power Point, Excel, Word, and Outlook), Sketch up / AutoCAD.
• Hold a valid BC driver's license. 

Skills & Aptitude:

• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrate excellent inter-personal, communication, planning, multitasking, creativity, administrative and organizational skills. 
• Self-motivated and able to work well under pressure.
• Good analytical thinking. 
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements, new concepts, and ideas.
• Ability to obtain and make decisions within reason and guidelines and escalate as required.
• Handle confidential information in a mature and reasonable manner. 
• Strong conflict resolution, people management, leadership, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Work well in team environment.
• Excellent communication skills verbal and written. 
• Financial project planning.
• Technical knowledge of retail development.

London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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London Drugs is 100% Canadian owned and is focused on local customers' satisfaction. Across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia, London Drugs' 79 stores employ more than 8,000 staff dedicated to providing our customers with a superior shopping experience.

At London Drugs, we believe in fostering a culture that treats employees like family. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and encouraging environment that promotes professional development and advancement. By fostering this approach, we aim to create an atmosphere where every employee feels supported, appreciated, and motivated to contribute their best to the organization.  

When we consider employees for new opportunities or promotions, we see them as integral members of our work family. Our commitment to treating employees like family is reflected in our practices of open communication, recognition of achievements, and providing opportunities for continuous learning and skill development. We want our employees to feel a strong sense of belonging and commitment to their success within the organization.  

Therefore, we focus on promoting from within and we invite you to view all live postings to help advance your career with us. We also hold Manager-In-Training programs and LD Career Weeks to help better educate, prepare and support you with your career advancement journey.  

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