Build the real estate solutions of tomorrow for the many people.
At IKEA, our real estate projects play a vital role in making our products and services accessible to the many people. As a Construction Project Manager, you will contribute to real estate projects across France, with a particular focus on those associated with new and existing units in the portfolio in the southern part of the country. This role requires a regular presence on site and frequent travel to work closely with project teams and support successful project delivery.
You hold a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
You have at least 6 years of relevant experience in construction project management.
You have experience working for a client organization, consultancy, contractor, or within construction project delivery environments.
You have strong knowledge of project management principles, including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and completion.
You are experienced in overseeing all stages of construction projects, from design and permitting through construction and handover.
You have a solid understanding of real estate regulations, construction standards, environmental requirements and procurement processes.
You are a skilled negotiator with the ability to balance quality, deadlines, costs and sustainability objectives.
You are comfortable making decisions, managing risks and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
You are motivated by creating innovative and sustainable solutions that contribute to business growth.
You are inspired by IKEA values and enjoy working in a collaborative and diverse environment.
The purpose of this role is to manage national construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring the delivery of safe, compliant, sustainable, innovative and cost-efficient real estate solutions that meet business needs.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the full lifecycle of construction projects, including design, planning, permitting, procurement, construction and handover.
Ensuring the successful delivery of projects in terms of quality, cost, timeline, safety and sustainability.
Managing project budgets, cost control processes and risk assessments throughout the project lifecycle.
Coordinating and collaborating with internal stakeholders as well as external authorities, consultants, contractors and suppliers.
Implementing IKEA project delivery strategies, methods and procedures across construction projects.
Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, legal requirements and IWAY requirements.
Supporting procurement activities, tender processes and contractor selection in partnership with Procurement teams.
Identifying opportunities to drive innovation, sustainability and long-term value across the real estate portfolio.
Contributing to a culture driven by IKEA values, diversity, entrepreneurship and continuous improvement.
Why join us?
At IKEA, leadership is everyone's responsibility.
Joining IKEA means:
Having a direct impact on the development of IKEA's real estate portfolio.
Leading strategic projects that support business growth and customer accessibility.
Working in an empowering, collaborative and international environment.
Contributing to innovative and sustainable solutions that create long-term value.
Growing your career in a company guided by strong values, simplicity, togetherness and a desire to create a better everyday life for the many people.
ONE BRAND, MANY COMPANIES AND MANY, MANY PEOPLE
We’re a diverse group of down-to-earth, straightforward people with a passion for home furnishing. We come from all over the world, but we share an inspiring vision: “to create a better everyday life for the many people”.
How we realise this vision is based on our shared humanistic values. These values are the foundation of our work and our inclusive, open and honest culture where you can be yourself. Our culture is based on the spirit of togetherness, enthusiasm and fun. And we’re always looking for people who share our positive attitude and values.
IKEA unites thousands of co-workers and hundreds of companies with different owners, all over the world, organised in a franchise system. It’s one brand but it reaches millions of hearts and homes.
ABOUT INTER IKEA GROUP
The purpose of Inter IKEA Group is to secure continuous improvement, development, expansion and a long life of the IKEA Concept. It has three core businesses: Franchise, Range & Supply and Industry.
• Inter IKEA Systems B.V. is the owner of the IKEA Concept and the worldwide IKEA franchisor. The assignment is to continuously develop the IKEA Concept and to ensure its successful implementation in existing and new markets. 11 different groups of companies own and operate IKEA sales channels under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V. A large group of franchisees are owned & operated by INGKA Group. Inter IKEA Systems B.V. also assigns different IKEA companies to develop range, supply and communication.
• IKEA Range & Supply is responsible for developing and supplying the global IKEA range. This means working with the whole value chain: from the needs and wants of the many people, through product development and the sourcing of raw materials, to a product’s end-of-life.
• IKEA Industry is the largest producer of wooden furniture in the world and manufactures wood-based furniture for the IKEA product range. We can offer a wide variety of exciting roles and assignments - from product development to production and from distribution and store design to interior design. And much, much more! And we’re always looking for people who have the desire to learn and grow professionally right along with our business.
We can offer a wide variety of exciting roles and assignments - from product development to production and from distribution and store design to interior design. And much, much more! And we’re always looking for people who have the desire to learn and grow professionally right along with our business.
