Retailors Sports Inc. Project Manager/Design & Construction Team (Nike Retail Stores) - 1 Year Contract

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Project Manager/Design & Construction Team (Nike Retail Stores) - 1 Year Contract

Retailors, a subsidiary of Fox Group (9,000+ employees globally) -- is a leading, fast growing retailor, specializing in the sports, athleisure segment and is a global partner of choice to operate Nike retail locations in Europe, Canada and Israel.

As part of our expansion plans, we are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager who will primarily be responsible for the coordination, administration, and communication for store construction/design related projects in Canada.  This position is based in our Head Office in Canada for a one year (1) fixed term.

What you'll do:

• Manages all project managers in a particular region (Canada wide) to ensure a smooth project execution
• Works closely with both project managers, local architects, and general contractors to address weekly and ongoing issues
• Get familiar with the FOX/NIKE Retail operation standards and DNA and pass it on to all project manager’s, vendors, architects and general contractors
• Strong leadership and verbal communication are expected in order to succeed in this role, both internally and externally with relationship with Nike and vendors
• Develop critical relationships with Nike, trades and vendors and utilize towards project goals
• Develop the program for strategy and work for implementing the preconstruction and construction of a project
• Planning ahead for risks and problem prevention on all projects, coach project managers on these behaviours
• Oversee the scheduling, organization, budgeting and implementation in every project
• Oversee around 8-10 retail projects simultaneously
• Conducting site inspections to ensure quality and site standards are met during construction and provide performance review to project manager's regularly
• Using various construction management software (Monday and Smartsheets) for planning the smooth flow of work
• Make sure deliverables are aligned with the goals and objectives requested
• Managing day-to-day activities for the project management team
• Analyzing project data and producing progress reports
• Recruiting, training, and supporting Design & Construction Team as well as conducting regular performance appraisals.

What we want to see:

• 5-7 years of proven working experience in construction management
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes and building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards,  knowledge in retail approval process
• Experience with construction management software packages (mainly Excel, Smartsheets and Monday’s)
• Ability to plan and see the “big picture”
• Competent in conflict and crisis management
• Leadership and human resources management skills
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Handling of several tasks, especially under pressure
• Superb written and oral communication skills in English. French would be considered an asset
• Task oriented and self motivated and having the ability for working independently with minimal supervision
• Flexible and energetic for delivering under a fast-paced environment
• Forward thinking and confident
• Analytical thinking

What you’ll get:

• Amazing discount on Nike gear
• Opportunity to learn and grow your career with an outstanding luxury athletic brand
• Positive and supportive team environment
• Competitive Pay and Benefits

Retailor Sports Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants’ needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

COVID-19 considerations: To keep our employees safe, we have implemented all health and safety procedures in accordance with the Ministry of Labor and Public Health guidelines and requirements .