Director, Construction & Maintenance

Job title: Director, Construction & Maintenance

Company: Groupe Dynamite

Job description: Description :Director of Construction and Maintenance (or Facilities)Groupe Dynamite is a leading fashion digital retailer with two brands at the heart of our success, Garage and Dynamite. With over 300 stores in Canada and the U.S., and more than 4,000 people, we have been making our mark on fashion since 1975.Our core strengths are rooted in our team, our innovation and our customers. We are proud to hire and retain aspirational leaders who are driven to achieve great things and are recognized for their entrepreneurial spirit.Job Summary:The Director of Construction and Maintenance is accountable for the management of the Construction and Maintenance departments while ensuring budget compliance. This person will lead the Construction and Maintenance teams to ensure successful execution and delivery of projects with the highest level of completion and minimal deficiencies, while always respecting budgets and delivery dates.Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the timely and quality execution of all new store openings, relocations, and renovations;
• Lead a team of Construction Project Managers (CPMs), providing coaching, development, and support to elevate team and individual performance;
• Oversee Facilities team and maintenance of existing stores, Head Office, and Distribution Centre;
• Manage overall team workload and direct project assignments for CPMs and General Contractors;
• Partner with Real Estate and Store Design to review potential retail locations and provide budget/cost estimate input in preparation for Real Estate Committee approval;
• Responsible for overall cost management, including the development of detailed cost estimates for approved retail locations, accurate budget tracking for active projects, and timely closeouts for completed projects;
• Oversee and manage relationships for all current or potential General Contractors and Vendors, providing feedback on performance and alignment for rollout strategies;
• Partner with Store Design, Procurement, and Visual Merchandising to provide input and an execution plan for any new or proposed store elements;
• Plan, coordinate and supervise any renovation or maintenance work for the Head Office or the Distribution Centre.
• Ensure tight control on costs and apply value engineering on projects when required.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or a related degree in engineering is an asset;
• 8-12 years+ experience in leadership roles focused on retail construction;
• Strong understanding of the construction industry, specifically in retail, and store development processes, procedures, and best practices;
• Experience leading a team of CPMs, with a clear ability to provide coaching and mentorship;
• Ability to handle a pressure environment and continue to perform at a high level;
• Develop relationships with internal and external partners;
• Retail experience is an asset;
• Excellent communication skills with proficiency in written and verbal French/English proficiency is an asset;
• Candidate must be based in Montréal;
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, Auto Cad;
• A proven track record of achieving results on time and within budget;
• Strong decision-making abilities;
• Willing to travel across Canada and the U.S.

Over and above a competitive salary and bonus plan, registered retirement savings, and flexible group insurance with personalised coverage that meets your needs, you will be at the forefront of a growing organisation that understands the importance of investing in people.You and your family can enjoy our employee discount at Garage and Dynamite, private sample sales throughout the year and many other exciting perks, including a very flexible vacation program.Our promise…
No day will be like the last – we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.

Expected salary:

Location: Mont-Royal, QC

Job date: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 02:41:36 GMT

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