Construction Project Manager, IKEA

IKEA

Location:
India, Noida

Category:
Real Estate

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

Lead and manage all construction aspects of projects to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions for IKEA's properties and real estate needs, while cooperating with diverse teams and ensuring compliance with standards.

Job Responsibility:

Lead and manage all construction aspects of a specific building project from start to finish to secure delivery of a safe, compliant, sustainable, and innovative property solution based on business needs
Responsible to ensure delivery of safe, compliant, sustainable, and innovative property solution that meet the needs of the business and the many people
Participate and contribute to 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
Implement all 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: 1. Project Estimate, Budget & Cost Management, 2. Project Delivery & Procurement Strategy: Business strategies for engaging with Design and Construction Industry including Contractual models, Collaboration strategies, Tendering & Selection Process, Dispute avoidance & resolution, 3. Pre and On site Construction Project Management, 4. Scheduling & Risk Management, 5. Health and Safety including IWAY compliance for Construction Projects
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 Group Real Estate
Secure that project budget estimates and time schedules are in place for input to investment approval purposes
Secure that procurement, contractors, permits, budgets, and cost follow up are in place for the project
Manage the detailed architectural and engineering design of the project in accordance with Ingka standards, manuals, and guidelines
Provide technical and cost input to internal Ingka partners in the project process
Lead the internal co-operation between Real Estate, core areas, and external co-operation between authorities, consultants, suppliers, and contractors
Lead external and internal counterparts to ensure project construction is executed correctly to satisfy the project requirements of site safety, quality, time, and budget
Ensure satisfactory hand-over of completed areas for retail build-up in accordance with an agreed schedule and scope
Ensure satisfactory commissioning, testing, training and hand-over of technical and building systems to the building facilities co-workers, including the provision of all necessary documentation
Support and cooperate in construction projects within the cluster and where specific competence is needed

Requirements:

Academic degree in engineering or equivalent working experience
Several years of experience in contracting and/or consulting and/or owners role involving construction projects
Experience within the retail sector is an advantage
Previous experience of procurement processes and contract negotiations
Previous 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
Business risk management: Knowledge of how to assess and mitigate risks in a business environment
Project management: Knowledge of how to initiate, plan, execute, control, and close a project
Construction management: Knowledge of how to initiate, plan, organize, execute, and manage the construction of Ingka properties according to the latest Ingka standards
Software relevant for Construction: Knowledge of tools for timeline management (e.g. MS Project), document management (e.g CAD manual, Projectplace, Hummingbird), design management (e.g. AutoCad for 2D or Revit, Navisworks fro 3D), and other common software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point)
Cost control: Knowledge of how to implement a budget starting from the Land IR, till the final cost estimate and later on the CFU (Cost Follow Up)
included the knowledge of appropriate tools, Cost Groups, cost benchmarking and how to recognize and prevent any deviation
Timeline management: Knowledge of how to set a realistic timeline for a construction site, and how to recognize and prevent any deviation
Construction Procurement and Market: Knowledge of the internal procurement procedures in regard to construction activities within the project, included the knowledge of the local construction market
Permission process: Knowledge of local and national authority permission process in regard to design and construction activities throughout the project development, included the knowledge of processes, ways of working, rules etc.
Construction market, development & trends: Knowledge of the local and national construction standards, codes, and rules, including their cost drivers and structures
Construction HSE (Health, Safety and Environment): Knowledge of how to create a safe construction site and environment for all the site people that is compliant with IKEA Way of Working (IWAY) and national safety and environment standards
Property safety: Knowledge of requirements (company specific and local/national) in providing a structurally safe property, equipped with life safety & property protection systems (e.g. fire protection systems)
Quality management in construction: Knowledge of internal requirements, methods, and tools to set up and secure quality during design and construction work throughout the project development and during the warranty period (post-project)
Construction contracts and legal issues: Knowledge of Ingka and local construction and design contract types, with their relevant attachment, included a basic knowledge of the most common legal issues and claims, throughout the project development and during the warranty period (post-project)
Sustainable construction: Knowledge about BREEAM and LEED including evaluation of low impact construction materials

Nice to have:

Experience within the retail sector
Previous experience of procurement processes and contract negotiations

What we offer:

Equal Opportunity Employer policy
Opportunities to work in a diverse environment free of discrimination
Commitment to professional development

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
July 16, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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