Retail Project Manager

Talent Butler Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Butler Pty Ltd is recruiting an experienced Retail Construction Project Manager to own a portfolio of retail development projects across Victoria. You will lead from concept to opening, coordinating design, planning approvals, tenders, procurement and construction delivery.

You will report to senior leadership and manage multiple sites with on-site oversight, budgets and schedules, while building strong internal and external partnerships.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing construction projects from planning through to handover.
• Strong understanding of design, approvals and procurement processes.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Own a diverse portfolio of retail construction projects from concept to completion.
• Coordinate design, planning approvals, tenders, procurement and delivery.
• Work with builders, architects, consultants and local authorities.
• Maintain budgets, programmes and quality standards.
• Be on-site to supervise progress and enforce standards.
• Support network improvement initiatives across the portfolio.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external partners.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Retail/Commercial Construction

On-site Leadership

Job description

Melbourne's North-West | $165,000-$180,000 Package

Take ownership of exciting retail developments for one of Australia's most recognisable consumer brands.

The Opportunity

Talent Butler has been exclusively engaged to recruit an experienced Retail Construction Project Manager for a highly successful, privately owned business operating a substantial network of locations across Victoria.

Our client is an established and highly respected operator behind one of Australia's most recognisable consumer brands, with an ongoing commitment to developing new locations, modernising existing sites and investing in its future.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, taking ownership and seeing projects through from initial concept to the moment the doors open.

Unlike some larger corporate environments, where responsibilities can become fragmented across multiple departments, this position offers genuine variety, autonomy and the satisfaction of managing the entire project lifecycle.

What You'll Be Doing

Reporting directly to senior leadership, you'll take ownership of a diverse portfolio of retail construction projects, including:

• Managing new-build developments, major refurbishments and smaller upgrades from concept through to completion.
• Coordinating design, planning approvals, tenders, procurement and construction delivery.
• Working closely with builders, architects, consultants, contractors and local authorities.
• Maintaining project budgets, programmes, quality standards and delivery milestones.
• Being actively involved on-site to ensure projects are progressing efficiently and to the highest standards.
• Supporting broader network improvement initiatives, including equipment, technology and facility upgrades.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external delivery partners.

Who We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in speaking with Project Managers who have delivered retail, hospitality, quick-service restaurant, supermarket or other multi-site commercial construction projects.

You'll ideally bring:

• Proven experience managing construction projects from planning through to handover.
• A practical understanding of construction methodology, building services, design and approvals.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• The confidence to work independently, make decisions and take genuine accountability.
• A proactive, hands-on attitude and a genuine passion for delivering quality projects.

Experience within a major retail or hospitality network would be advantageous, although we're equally interested in people from broader commercial construction backgrounds who have the right attitude and transferable experience.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Real ownership: Manage projects from beginning to end rather than being responsible for just one part of the process.

Variety: Work across new developments, refurbishments and network-wide improvement initiatives.

Direct influence: Enjoy close access to senior decision-makers in a business where your contribution will be visible and valued.

Established business: Join a financially established operator with a significant existing footprint and continued investment in its network.

Attractive remuneration: A competitive package of $165,000-$180,000, reflecting the experience and capability of the successful candidate.