lululemon

who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

position

Construction Manager

location

Shanghai, China

about this team

The Store Development team helps spearhead the company’s brick and mortar growth through the acquisition, design and construction of new stores. While helping our organization expand its footprint within the region, we are also responsible for keeping our internal stakeholders closely informed as we grow. 

core responsibilities

As part of a tight-knit team, you will play an instrumental role in helping lululemon expand across mainland China. Your main focus is to oversee the processes involved with building our new stores. In addition to this, you will also collaborate closely with the team to continuously optimize our project management SOP, creat and maintain the construction guidebook, and our supplier procurement management system.Your key responsibilities will include:

key responsibilities: 

• Partner with Real Estate Managers, Designers and other internal business partners to develop new store, Popup, renovation and remodeling projects. 

• Coordinate internal and external business partners, and maintain contractor, design consultant and vendor relations for each project.  

• Manage vendors to source material, fixtures and other supplies for projects. 

• Cooperate with internal partners, aligning on planned expenditures and resource allocation across the entity portfolio. 

• Manage overall construction process, track key milestones and budgets, monitor contractor’s onsite&offsite works, build within budget, fit-out criterion, government regulations and on time. Tracking and archiving close out requirements and other process data.

• Build out & maintain store fit-out guideline.

• Work with team for innovating new store concept, material and fixture mock-up. 

• Support facility partner for maintenance problem solving. 

qualifications

• 8+ years construction-related work experience

• Project management experience required

• Knowledge of landlord approval process (expectations, processes, guidelines etc.)

• University degree preferred

• Retail related construction experience preferred

must haves

additional notes
Authorization to work in China is required for this role.

compensation and benefits package 

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

workplace arrangement

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.   

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