Assistant Retail Project Manager

Perigon Group; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Team lunches in Inner West Sydney

Flexible work arrangements

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Perigon Group is seeking an Assistant Retail Project Manager for a leading Australian QSR retailer with national reach. The role supports development across Australia & NZ, delivering new stores and refurbishments.

You will coordinate with contractors, shopfitters and suppliers, assist with budgets and approvals, and manage documentation and handovers. Travel interstate may be required in a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in project coordination, contract administration, construction or fitouts.
• Experience with retail, hospitality, commercial construction or shopfitting is valued.
• Understanding of budgets, tendering and contractor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing new store builds and refurbishments to ensure on-time delivery within budget and standards.
• Coordinate contractors, shopfitters, consultants and suppliers throughout construction.
• Assist with budgets, cost estimates, tendering, procurement and contracts.
• Coordinate approvals, design documents and landlord requirements.
• Monitor schedules, milestones and deliverables; support handovers.

Skills

Project coordination

Contract administration

Construction knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organization

Job description

Our client is a well established and rapidly growing Australian QSR retailer with a strong national presence. Known for its quality products, innovative approach and commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences, the business continues to expand its footprint across Australia & NZ.

With an exciting pipeline of new store openings and refurbishments, they are looking for an Assistant Retail Project Manager to join their Development team and play a key role in supporting their continued growth.

You'll play a key role in coordinating and delivering new store builds and refurbishments across the national retail network, working closely with contractors, shopfitters, suppliers, landlords and internal stakeholders. This is a varied, hands on role offering exposure to the full project lifecycle, from initial planning and approvals through to construction, handover and completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in managing new store builds and refurbishments, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required standards.
• Coordinate contractors, shopfitters, consultants and suppliers throughout the construction process.
• Assist with project budgets, cost estimates, tendering, procurement and contract administration.
• Coordinate building approvals, certifications, design documentation and landlord requirements.
• Monitor construction schedules, project milestones and deliverables.
• Review store designs and construction documentation to ensure operational and brand requirements are met.
• Assist with identifying and resolving construction defects and managing project handovers.
• Maintain accurate project records, documentation and stakeholder updates.
• Build strong working relationships with franchise partners, landlords and internal teams.

About you

We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and genuinely interested in developing their career in retail construction and project management. You may already be working as a Junior Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Contracts Administrator or within a construction or fitout environment and be ready for your next challenge.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Around 2+ years' experience in project coordination, contract administration, construction or fitouts.
• Exposure to retail, hospitality, commercial construction or shopfitting projects would be highly regarded.
• An understanding of construction processes, tendering, budgets and contractor coordination.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with multiple stakeholders.
• A proactive, solutions focused approach and willingness to learn.
• Flexibility to travel interstate as required.

What's on Offer?

• $90,000 + Super
• Work closely with experienced construction and development professionals.
• A varied role offering genuine responsibility and opportunities to develop your career.
• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive team culture built around strong values and collaboration
• Inner West Sydney office with regular team lunches, barista coffee, celebrations and team events
• Additional day off for your birthday