What you'll need to have - Academic degree in Architecture, Engineering or equivalent working experience - 5/10 years of experience in managing construction sites, starting from the tender phase, coordinating the construction works on site, till the handover to the internal client. - Experience within the retail sector is an advantage - Previous experience of procurement processes and contract negotiations - Ability to communicate confidently and clearly both in English & Italian. - Business risk management: Knowledge of how to assess and mitigate risks in a business environment. - Project management: Knowledge of how to initiate, plan, execute, control, and close a project. - Construction management: Knowledge of how to initiate, plan, organize, execute, and manage the construction of IKEA properties according to the latest IKEA standards. - Software relevant for Construction: Knowledge of tools for timeline management (e.g. MS Project), document management (e.g CAD manual, Projectplace, Hummingbird), design management (e.g. AutoCad for 2D or Revit, Navisworks fro 3D). - Knowledge of the Construction Procurement and of the local Market - Knowledge of local and national authority permission process regarding design and construction activities throughout the project development - Knowledge of the local and national construction standards, codes and rules, including their cost drivers and structures. - Knowledge of requirements in providing a structurally safe property, equipped with life safety & property protection systems (e.g. fire protection systems). - Enjoying travelling in Italy to manage the sites What you'll be doing day to day - Responsible to ensure delivery of safe, compliant, sustainable and innovative property solution that meet the needs of the business and the many people - Participate and contribute in the development in the Cluster of how to engage with designers and contractors in the projects to continuously find cost efficient and innovative project delivery by optimizing the use of our partners and stakeholder’s competence and knowledge into the projects. Work and engage closely with Procurement to identify best for IKEA sourcing options and procurement strategies. Work and engage closely with Engineering to optimize, innovate and develop the best for project methods for design-construct interaction. - Implement all Construction Project delivery strategies, methods and procedures developed in the Cluster and align implementation and communication of those activities with all internal and external stakeholders within the current key competence areas: - Project Estimate, Budget & Cost Management - Project Delivery & Procurement Strategy: Business strategies for engaging with Design and Construction Industry including Contractual models, Collaboration strategies, Tendering & Selection Process, Dispute avoidance & resolution - Pre and On site Construction Project Management - Scheduling & Risk Management - Health and Safety including IWAY compliance for Construction Projects - Responsible to secure that new properties are built to optimal lifecycle cost - Ensure that external partners, when needed, has up-to-date awareness and understanding of all Construction frameworks, guidelines and initiatives issued by Group Real Estate. - Secure that project budget estimates and time schedules are in place for input to investment approval purposes. - Secure that procurement, contractors, permits, budgets and cost follow up are in place for the project Manage the detailed architectural and engineering design of the project in accordance with Ingka standards, manuals and guidelines. - Provide technical and cost input to internal Ingka partners in the project process About this work area As engaged, open minded and curious experts in all parts of the real estate business we take responsibility for the real estate business at Ingka Group as a trustworthy, appreciated and wanted business partner. We secure new and maintain existing physical locations to meet the needs of the many people. We provide strategic insight based on our knowledge and understanding of the real estate portfolio in Ingka. We take the lead in delivering safe, compliant, sustainable and innovative property solutions - with Democratic design and life cycle cost on top of our mind. We actively maintain and secure that our properties are kept in relevant shape for the business.