Project Manager, Retail Store Development - Internal

• Work with the design team and business units to develop department designs layouts and plan approvals for new stores full store renovations department renovations optimizations and store relocations projects.
• Discussing annual department goals with Senior Management and Business Units.
• Creating high-level and detailed schedules.
• Coordinating project with Retail Stores Development team members.
• Reviewing project Furniture Fixtures & Equipment.
• Coordinating and delegating tasks to LD departments.
• Quality review of projects.
• Managing team members including teaching and mentoring.
• Provide comprehensive project updates to the relevant parties on project status.
• Plan organize and direct activities concerned with the construction of structures facilities and systems.
• Analyze project costs prepare project budgets and obtain budget approvals and monitor expenditure.
• Monitor and travel to job sites as necessary to ensure projects are on time on budget and per design.
• Meet with Architects Engineering Consultants Contractors City inspectors landlord management and internal teams to ensure a successful store opening.
• Facilitate the resolution of construction issues between General Contractor Consultants LD business units and other LD departments such as Loss Prevention Marketing and IT.
• Maintain records on shared drive of budget purchase orders work orders contracts schedules etc.
• Oversee materials and equipments supplier and ensure timely delivery to meet construction schedules. (e.g. Millwork signage Canada Post etc.)
• Be the primary point of contact for the Developer General Contractor Consultants and in-house personnel for the project.

• Minimum of 5-8 years of direct experience in leading multi-functional multi-departmental renovation and construction related projects.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in project budgeting.
• Previous experience in the retail industry is a definite asset.
• Bachelors degree holder post-secondary technical education (BCIT) or similar in a construction or industry-related program with relevant experience.
• Preferable to have completed courses in Project Management and PMP certification.
• Substantial understanding Architectural Electrical and Mechanical drawings.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office (Project Power Point Excel Word and Outlook) Sketch up / AutoCAD.
• Hold a valid BC drivers license.

• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrate excellent inter-personal communication planning multitasking creativity administrative and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work well under pressure.
• Good analytical thinking.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements new concepts and ideas.
• Ability to obtain and make decisions within reason and guidelines and escalate as required.
• Handle confidential information in a mature and reasonable manner.
• Strong conflict resolution people management leadership problem solving and time management skills.
• Work well in team environment.
• Excellent communication skills verbal and written.
• Financial project planning.
• Technical knowledge of retail development.

London Drugs is 100% Canadian owned and is focused on local customers satisfaction. Across Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba and British Columbia London Drugs 79 stores employ more than 8000 staff dedicated to providing our customers with a superior shopping experience.

At London Drugs we believe in fostering a culture that treats employees like family. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and encouraging environment that promotes professional development and advancement. By fostering this approach we aim to create an atmosphere where every employee feels supported appreciated and motivated to contribute their best to the organization.

When we consider employees for new opportunities or promotions we see them as integral members of our work family. Our commitment to treating employees like family is reflected in our practices of open communication recognition of achievements and providing opportunities for continuous learning and skill development. We want our employees to feel a strong sense of belonging and commitment to their success within the organization.

Therefore we focus on promoting from within and we invite you to view all live postings to help advance your career with us. We also hold Manager-In-Training programs and LD Career Weeks to help better educate prepare and support you with your career advancement journey.