Assistant Retail Project Manager

Perigon Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Inner West Sydney office

Flexible work arrangements

Team lunches and events

Job summary

Perigon Group is seeking an Assistant Retail Project Manager to support the development team as it expands across Australia and NZ. You will help deliver new store builds and refurbishments, coordinating contractors, shopfitters and suppliers while maintaining brand standards.

With 2+ years in project coordination or related roles, you will thrive in a fast-paced retail construction environment, demonstrate strong organisation and communication, and be willing to travel interstate as required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in project coordination or contracts administration in construction
• Experience in retail/hospitality construction is valued
• Strong organisation, communication and prioritisation skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing new store builds and refurbishments within budget and schedule.
• Coordinate contractors, shopfitters, consultants and suppliers.
• Assist with budgets, cost estimates, tendering, procurement and contracts.
• Coordinate building approvals, certifications and landlord requirements.
• Monitor construction schedules and milestones.
• Review designs to meet operational and brand needs.
• Identify construction defects and manage handovers.
• Maintain project records and stakeholder updates.
• Build relationships with franchise partners, landlords and internal teams.

Skills

Project coordination

Contract administration

Construction / fitouts

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Willingness to travel

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