Project Manager

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Work type: Full time
Location: Sydney
Categories: Corporate

About our Business

Since our humble thrift shop beginnings, we’ve come a long way in the secondhand space. We’ve grown from a single shop to a global reuse champion! Every day at Savers, we proudly embrace our purpose to Champion Reuse. Creative, meaningful, dynamic, and fun–we’re a big little company that makes an impact in real ways, every day. How we do it, and the people that we do it with, matters a great deal.

 

About the Role

Reporting to the GM - Property, in this full-time role, you will be responsible for the on-time and on-budget delivery of new store/new site projects. You will own the national roll-out program and all property projects from the time the lease is signed, throughout design and construction up until opening. You will also act as a trusted partner and advisor to the Property, Operations, Field, P&C and Supply teams.

 

A typical day might include:

  • Managing external contractors in the delivery of build programs
  • Visiting a new site to inspect works
  • Reviewing working drawings in preparation for submission to builders SOW and quotes
  • Meeting with architects and engineers for new store design planning
  • Leading the regular project role out alignment meeting with all internal stakeholders
  • Presenting to the Savers leadership team on the status of new store openings
  • Reviewing project invoices against contractor quotes
  • Proudly embracing our purpose to Champion Reuse
  • Sharing the Savers story
  • Supporting our safety culture

 

About You

To ensure you can hit the ground running, you will have a mix of the following:

  • Significant experience in project management roles within retail/hospitality sectors with a focus on new store/site openings, construction management, ownership of shopfitting programs and store design process.
  • You take ownership of everything you do, with a strong sense of accountability – after all, when it comes to your projects, the buck stops with you!
  • You are a strategic thinker, with ability to both manage the big picture while being obsessed with getting the detail right
  • You are an expert in cross-functional engagement of multiple stakeholders for the delivery of projects
  • Peripheral vision – you are always on the look out for what’s coming, the expected but also the unexpected. You can respond quickly with a plan and execute.
  • Commercially savy – you understand that all project stages need to be carefully managed with a commercial and cost conscious mindset
  • A team player – you love working in a team, and enjoy helping others to meet team goals
  • Celebrate uniqueness – we are made up of people from many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, all with something special to contribute
  • Impact driven – you want to make an impact on your team and your community
  • Customer focused – we make service count, so you will need to have highly developed stakeholder management skills. They are your customers!
  • Eager to learn – you are always looking to find a better way, adapt and improve. Our industry is changing quickly and you want to bring cutting edge thinking to our business.
  • Do the right thing – you are passionate about standing up for what’s right and doing what you say you will

 

We are a team of thrifters, always searching for the unique and one-of-a-kinds. With training, career development, and bonus opportunities, our team is a great one. You’ll positively impact Team Members, Customers, Donors, Your Community, and the Environment. If you are looking for a fulfilling place to work, with opportunities to grow, we want to meet you! Click 'Apply now'!

 

Please note:
- further processes such as police checks may form part of the application process.
- due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

No agencies thank you.

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