Senior Fit Out Project Manager

Job Details; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Team Member discount

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Reject Shop is seeking a Senior Fit Out Project Manager to lead end-to-end retail fit-out programs across Australia’s store network from planning through to delivery.

Based in Kensington and reporting to the Store Development lead, you will mentor Project Managers, manage budgets and timelines, coordinate with Property, Store Planning, Operations and Finance, and ensure compliance with NCC and safety standards in a fast-paced multi-site environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering retail rollouts, store fit outs, refurbishments, or multi-site construction projects.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing project teams and multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong construction knowledge across electrical, hydraulic, HVAC, architectural, and building disciplines.
• Experience managing project budgets, timelines, contractor performance, and stakeholder expectations.
• Sound understanding of NCC requirements, compliance obligations, and workplace safety standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide clear executive-level project updates.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive, solutions-focused approach to project delivery.
• Experience working with AutoCAD and interpreting technical drawings, plans, and construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Leading the end-to-end delivery of retail fit out projects across our national store network.
• Managing store conversions, refurbishments, relocations, and new store openings from planning through to completion.
• Leading and mentoring a team of Project Managers to ensure consistent project execution and successful outcomes.
• Managing project budgets, timelines, risks, and resources to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Coordinating with internal stakeholders including Property, Store Planning, Operations, Procurement, and Finance teams.
• Managing relationships with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and service providers throughout project delivery.
• Ensuring compliance with NCC requirements, construction standards, safety regulations, and business policies.
• Preparing and presenting project updates, performance reports, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Driving continuous improvement across project delivery processes, contractor performance, and store development outcomes.

Skills

Retail project delivery

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Construction knowledge

AutoCAD

Planograms experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

You've seen the headlines. You've heard the hype.

The Reject Shop is now part of global retail giant Dollarama, and we're building something big.

2026 is shaping up to be a game-changer. With our store network expanding, our customer experience evolving, and our footprint growing towards 700 stores, there's a lot happening behind the scenes. At the centre of it all is our Store Development team, and we're looking for a Senior Fit Out Project Manager to help shape the future of our growing store network.

This role is ideal for an experienced retail construction and project delivery professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment. You'll take ownership of major store development projects across new store openings, refurbishments, relocations, and conversions, while leading a team of Project Managers and partnering with stakeholders across the business. If you're a strategic leader who enjoys balancing project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence, this could be your next move.

This role is based in our Kensington Store Support Centre.

What you'll be doing

• New role created, working alongside existing Senior Fit Out Project Manager
• Leading the end-to-end delivery of retail fit out projects across our national store network.
• Managing store conversions, refurbishments, relocations, and new store openings from planning through to completion.
• Leading and mentoring a team of Project Managers to ensure consistent project execution and successful outcomes.
• Managing project budgets, timelines, risks, and resources to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Coordinating with internal stakeholders including Property, Store Planning, Operations, Procurement, and Finance teams.
• Managing relationships with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and service providers throughout project delivery.
• Ensuring compliance with NCC requirements, construction standards, safety regulations, and business policies.
• Preparing and presenting project updates, performance reports, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Driving continuous improvement across project delivery processes, contractor performance, and store development outcomes.

What you'll bring

• Proven experience delivering retail rollouts, store fit outs, refurbishments, or multi-site construction projects.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing project teams and multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong construction knowledge across electrical, hydraulic, HVAC, architectural, and building disciplines.
• Experience managing project budgets, timelines, contractor performance, and stakeholder expectations.
• Sound understanding of NCC requirements, compliance obligations, and workplace safety standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide clear executive-level project updates.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive, solutions-focused approach to project delivery.
• Experience working with AutoCAD and interpreting technical drawings, plans, and construction documentation.
• Experience with retail planning, planograms, or compliance audits will be highly regarded.

Why join us?

• Be part of an exciting growth journey as we expand towards 700 stores.
• Lead a high-impact national store development program that directly shapes our customer experience.
• Enjoy a flat, fast-paced environment where your ideas and contributions make an impact.
• Hybrid work model.
• Team Member discount of 15% for you and an immediate family member.
• Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers.
• Employee Assistance Program - free and confidential support for you and your family.
• Career development opportunities within a growing national retailer backed by a global retail leader.

This is a highly visible leadership role where you'll play a key part in delivering the stores that support our growth ambitions across Australia. If you're a strong project leader, an excellent people manager, and passionate about creating exceptional retail environments, we'd love to hear from you.