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YOUR MISSION
As Project Manager for SEA, your main role will be to independently manage the full lifecycle of retail store construction projects in the Philippines (O&O and Partnered Stores), ensuring:
Strict compliance with local construction laws and safety regulations
Full adherence to PUMA global brand guidelines
On-time, on-budget, zero-ambiguity execution
Proactive governance, risk control, and contractor enforcement
The role requires strong architectural and construction competency, with independent decision-making and enforcement discipline at site level.
Task 1: Strategic Project Planning & Governance
Develop comprehensive project plans and milestone schedules with critical path tracking.
Own PH dashboards covering project status, design readiness, timelines, and risks.
Allocate resources for consultants and contractors and manage project risks proactively.
Enforce pre-construction approvals: GFC drawings, CAPEX, and POs.
Provide weekly governance reports covering timelines, budget, compliance, and risks.
Ensure adherence to Global Retail Environment standards and SEA directives on construction standards.
Task 2: Site Evaluation & Regulatory Compliance
Conduct site inspections and feasibility studies (MEP, fire protection, structural, landlord conditions).
Validate MEP capacity, fire protection systems, structural constraints.
Ensure full compliance with Philippines building codes, fire and safety regulations, and permitting.
Stop works under safety or regulatory ambiguity.
Identify early risks impacting cost, compliance, or timeline.
Proactively identify deviations, quality risks, and execution gaps; drive corrective actions.
Task 3: Strategic Initiatives, Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Lead and drive regional strategic initiatives related to store maintenance, cost optimization, speed-to-market, and scalability.
Identify opportunities for standardization, modularization, and sustainability. Translate strategic intent into actionable regional programs and playbooks.
Vendor Management
Manage tendering, contracting, and performance of civil, MEP, fixture, signage, and specialty contractors.
Ensure brand compliance across materials, finishes, lighting, and fixtures in coordination with global and SEA design teams.
Conduct site inspections and enforce defect rectification.
Maintain strict control over design deviations and approvals.
Define vendor KPIs for:
Timeline adherence
Quality standards
Safety compliance
Conduct regular site inspections and progress validations.
Enforce rectification of defects without delay .
Task 4: Budgeting & Cost Control
Prepare and monitor CAPEX budgets; track committed vs. actual spend.
Conduct value engineering and cost benchmarking without compromising brand integrity.
Obtain written approvals for any budget deviations before execution.
Ensure financial closure reporting, vendor invoicing and payment reconciliation monitored.
Task 5: Execution, Quality & Cross-Functional Alignment
Oversee daily construction activities and milestone inspections (pre-mobilization to pre-handover).
Maintain photographic documentation and structured defect management.
Align with Retail Operations, VM, Marketing, Finance, and Project & Design SEA.
Ensure store readiness, soft opening coordination, and formal handover documentation.
YOUR TALENT
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
Licensed Architect (Philippines) preferred
Professional:
6–8 years of retail construction or architectural project management experience
Proven experience delivering multiple retail store openings
Strong knowledge of…