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Retail Project Manager - Site Build
Retail Project Manager - Site Build-August 2024
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Aug 25, 2026
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About Retail Project Manager - Site Build

  Job Description

  The successful candidate will be part of Network Development Team, reporting to the Construction, Footprint and Facilities Manager.

  This opportunity combines construction engineering, planning, project management, facilities management, and contract management. It requires a person who can show proven ability in the planning and design, and project management / control of new and the enhancement of existing retail locations.

  The successful applicant will play an integral role in the compliant development and implementation of GM’s European retail network;

  This role will analyze and evaluate different sites, scenarios and fit-out retail designs. In addition, this candidate must support the standardization of the technical and facility related processes and systems;

  Responsible for overseeing construction engineering, planning, and design

  Negotiate contracts with vendors and present formal documentation for approval when required;

  Ensure that contracts are fit for purpose, cost effective and incorporate appropriate Service Level Agreements;

  Provide overall site management, coordination, planning, specification of business proposals and coordination of partners involved;

  Facilitate and work with other stakeholders on the due diligence evaluation of new opportunities

  Ensure that contracted resources deliver work to meet duration and quality targets, addressing and ensuring the correction of under-performance issues

  Support contractors’ work and help them to achieve higher performance levels

  Essential:

  Ability to work remotely with multi-discipline teams in various countries;

  Able to establish and maintain cross border contracts with 3rd party suppliers;

  Ability to balance operational and commercial needs with regional legal requirements;

  Develop and continuously refine on-site processes related to various, unique situations;

  Resource contract management, including approving invoices and conducting annual performance reviews.

  Additional Job Description

  B.Sc in Civil Engineering, Engineering or Architecture, or Country equivalent

  Project management, construction, or engineering experience with a proven record of retail design and build

  Proven track record of managing both new builds and the enhancement of existing warehouses/ logistics buildings

  Construction market experience in one or more EU countries

  Project Management experience from design phase through implementation and operation

  Experienced at negotiating construction, procurement, and labor contracts in EU zone

  Fluency in German and/or another EU language, both written and spoken

  About GM

  Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

  Why Join Us

  We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

  Diversity Information

  General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.

  We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

  We are leading the change to make our world better, safer and more equitable for all through our actions and how we behave. Learn more about:

  Our Company (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/working-at-gm/)

  Our Culture

  How we hire​​​​​​​ (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/how-we-hire/)

  Our diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for adventure-seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility.

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  The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] .In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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