Project and Construction Manager - Mid-EU

À PROPOS DU POSTE

Le poste proposé consiste à servir l'entreprise en tant que Responsable de Projet et Construction, rapportant directement à la Directrice/au Directeur Immobilier et Construction de Mid Europe, principalement sur le marché francophone (France, Belgique, Suisse). Au niveau mondial, l'équipe Immobilier Mid EU rapporte au Vice-Président(e) Développement/Construction de l'entreprise, et localement, vous travaillerez également en étroite collaboration avec le Gestionnaire Général Mid EU et les équipes opérationnelles Mid EU au sens large.

ABOUT THE JOB

This role is responsible for leading store construction projects, overseeing the full lifecycle from design and planning through fit-out, commissioning, and handover while ensuring compliance, quality, budget control, and timely delivery. The position acts as the construction expert, building strong supplier and contractor networks, driving cost efficiencies, and collaborating closely with Real Estate, Operations, Finance, Design, and other stakeholders to protect brand standards and achieve successful store openings.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Real Estate team to oversee and project manage the full technical and commercial lifecycle of new store projects end-to-end in Mid EU
• Maintain strong knowledge of competitive market construction costs, technical benchmarks, and value-engineering opportunities
• Manage key stakeholder engagement across Finance, CAPEX, Designers, Architects, Engineers, Contractors, IT and other departments
• Technically review designs and specifications to ensure buildability, cost efficiency, and operational performance
• Interpret technical construction documentation, including architectural, structural, and CAD drawings
• Ensure compliance with retailer, landlord, health & safety, and regulatory requirements
• Translate brand, design, and operational requirements into robust, technically compliant project delivery
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure brand equity is maximized in line with brand and retailer guidelines
• Deliver retail store construction projects with high technical complexity
• Coordinate and supervise detailed design phases, including technical design coordination between disciplines
• Collaborate with supply chain partners and contractors to ensure engineering integrity and construction quality
• Ensure compliance with retailer, landlord, and regulatory requirements
• Deliver a clean, complete, and technically commissioned handover to the Mid- EU Operations teams
• Prepare preliminary cost estimates and detailed construction schedules with critical path awareness
• Obtain financial approvals and manage cost variance and technical change reporting
• Tender projects and evaluate bids in collaboration with local architects and technical consultants
• Maintain and communicate detailed project schedules
• Conduct site inspections, technical quality checks, and manage defect resolution
• Create and maintain risk registers, change logs, and budget trackers
• Track cost savings using the project management tool
• Ensure compliance with JOE standards, policies, and specifications
• Provide weekly project status reporting, clearly highlighting technical, cost, and program risks
• Manage snagging lists and final sign-offs with Real Estate and Operations
• Approve final accounts and manage technical validation of invoices and variations
• Maintain a budget tracker regarding our capex forecast
• Conduct post-installation and post-opening technical reviews

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience managing food retail and construction projects, preferably for a growing large retail company
• Strong cross-functional coordination skills and ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong management skills
• Capable in the budgeting and forecasting of Capex spend
• Understanding of local regulations and standards
• Office 365 sufficient capabilities required
• Global mindset and multi-cultural understanding
• Full clean driving license
• Fluent English and French are needed
• Available to work fully on-site

OUR BENEFITS

• Competitive salary with relocation support
• Paid pension plan and health insurance
• Great healthy nutritious meal-packages
• Access to our global network of Juicers and high-energy work culture
• Modern office environment in Paris
• Opportunities for BTC (Behind the Counter) shifts, joining in the action at our bars
• Social calendar including running clubs, wine tastings, creative events and more