Senior Fit Out Project Manager

The Reject Shop; Western Australia; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

15% team member discount

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Reject Shop is expanding its store network and is seeking a Senior Fit Out Project Manager to drive end-to-end retail fit-out projects across Australia. You will lead a team of PMs, manage budgets and timelines, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality store developments.

This hybrid role is based in Kensington and offers the chance to shape a national program while maintaining hands-on delivery across new openings, refurbishments, and conversions.

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.
• Experience with retail planning, planograms, or compliance audits will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of retail fit-out projects across our national store network.
• Oversee store conversions, refurbishments, relocations, and new openings from planning to completion.
• Mentor a team of Project Managers for consistent execution and outcomes.
• Manage budgets, timelines, risks, and resources within approved allowances.
• Coordinate with Property, Store Planning, Operations, Procurement, and Finance teams.
• Maintain relationships with contractors, consultants, and suppliers during delivery.
• Ensure NCC, safety standards and policies are observed throughout projects.
• Prepare project updates, reports, and executive briefings for leadership.
• Drive process improvements in delivery and contractor performance.
• Collaborate on project documentation and compliance with internal standards.

Skills

Retail project delivery

Leadership

Construction knowledge (electrical/hyd

Budget & timelines management

NCC compliance & safety

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

AutoCAD

Retail planning/planograms

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.