Project Manager

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Location:

400 Avenue Sainte-Croix, Suite 10, Montreal, Quebec, H4N 3L4

At Loblaw, we help millions of Canadians get through their best days, worst days, celebration days, and every day. Through our innovation and quality products, we’re here for our friends, neighbours, family members and colleagues.

We succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us.

We’re looking for adaptable people who are thrilled to join us in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well®. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We promote leaders at every level and support our people to follow their passion.

Why is this role important?

The incumbent will be responsible for managing all aspects of the project, that is, the preparatory work for the construction, the base building, the layout of new stores and renovated stores, as well as timelines, quality and costs for all banners under Loblaw, Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix.

What you'll Do?

• Responsible for management of the entire project, site work and base building and fixturing of new and renovated stores including schedules, quality standards and costs.
• Ensure that the store is clean and has a safe environment for our employees & customers
• Monitor milestones for compliance and surface exceptions and non-compliant activities to senior management.
• Ensure Loss Prevention programs are adhered to.
• Prepare preliminary and final construction budgets and phasing plans for renovations and new stores.
• Interact with Senior management and operations in executing their needs and requests
• Review, order and manage all equipment to ensure layouts are respected.
• Ensure tender documents are complete, clear and concise to allow for competitive pricing of projects
• Effectively communicate with contractor, sub-trades, suppliers and consultants to ensure they are working in an effective manner
• Monitor schedules; resolve delays
• Schedule all aspects of the project, including coordination with fixturing, set-up manager
• Ensure projects are coordinated in an organized manner, allowing for operational activities to continue with minimal disruption and minimal customer inconvenience
• Ensure construction/renovation projects run smoothly, contractors meet deadlines and equipment arrives on site when required

What you bring?

• Post- secondary education (Construction/Project Management preferred, Engineer)
• experience in retail project management/merchandising and construction an asset
• Proven negotiating skills
• Knowledge of computer systems (Microsoft Office) with an aptitude to learn new programs
• Autonomous
• Experience with SAP systems an asset
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Flexible hours
• Operational knowledge and experience is an asset
• Must be fully bilingual in French/English, both verbal and written
• Must be flexible to travel between the Quebec and Atlantic regions.

Loblaw is committed to sustainability by sourcing products with integrity and making a positive difference in the community. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Employment Type:

Full time

Type of Role:

Regular

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.    

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.