Construction Manager - Service Office

Oversee and direct construction projects from initiation to completion. This includes design, tendering, supervision, hand-over and project closure 

Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs 

Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts and obtain permits and licenses as and when required 

Coordinate construction activities to meet contractual conditions of performance 

Review the work progress on a regular basis and prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status 

Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and health and safety regulations 

Secure quality assurance and control processes. Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques 

Identify, monitor and control risks within the scope, manage dependencies and interfaces within the project and between the project and the line organizations

Maintain relations with internal and external parties involved in construction projects 

Secure an environment where the IKEA culture is a strong and living reality 

Significant experience, 5-10 years of working in construction on managerial level 

At least BS degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field 

Advanced knowledge of construction (management) software packages 

Integrity and the ability to establish strong work relationships 

Good analytical skills and cost consciousness

Excellent (construction) project management, organizational and co-ordination skills 

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written 

Excellent command of English, both spoken and written at business level 

Competent in problem solving, conflict and crisis management 

Strong identification with the IKEA culture and values

High interest in home furnishings, people´s life at home and the IKEA range 

Passion for delivering to the IKEA business through expansion projects

Hunger to develop IKEA, the project members and to grow personally

Drive to exceed results within a given framework 

Develop the Business and Deliver results 

Lead and develop people 

Inspire and clarify 

Create togetherness

Find better ways 

Enable change 

Significant experience, 5-10 years of working in construction on managerial level 

At least BS degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field 

Advanced knowledge of construction (management) software packages 

Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task. 

Excellent organizational skills. 

Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.