Why we will love you
• Academic degree in engineering or equivalent working experience
• 3-5 years experience in contracting and/or consulting and/or owners role involving construction projects
• Experience within the retail sector is an advantage is a plus
• 3-5 years experience with procurement processes and contract negotiations
• 3-5 years experience with construction management on site
• Preferable knowledge of Ingka construction standards and investment procedures
What you’ll be doing day to day
• 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 in 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.
• 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
This role can be based out of the Texas Market area. A successful candidate must be commutable to an IKEA location in Houston, Dallas (Grand Prairie or Frisco), or Austin.
Together as a team
We 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.
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Job Type-Permanent, Salaried
Benefits Eligible- yes
The salary pay range for this role is $100,858.00-149,853.00. We offer competitive benefits and perks, such as medical and Rx*, dental, vision, 401k, meal deal, store discount, autism coverage, parental leave, pet insurance, education assistance and more.”
SALARY DISCLOSURE- The ideal pay range for this role is $74,497 – $108,020 based on the Dallas, TX Pay Tier. The pay range may vary based on your location.
This role can be based out of the Texas Market area. A successful candidate must be commutable to an IKEA location in Houston, Dallas (Grand Prairie or Frisco), or Austin and requires 50% travel.