Store Development Manager – Projects & Facilities

The Wing On Department Stores (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wing On Department Stores (Hong Kong) Limited is seeking a Store Development Manager – Projects & Facilities to lead retail store development, renovation and maintenance across all department stores and offices in Hong Kong. You will oversee interior design, construction works and ongoing upkeep to ensure on-time delivery, quality and cost control.

Candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 10 years’ experience in retail renovation and project management, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, surveying, building studies, interior design, engineering or related disciplines.
• 10+ years of solid experience in retail renovation, store development, project management and/or building maintenance, including major renovation projects.
• 5+ years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, fire services, water, plumbing and other building services; Electrical Worker Licence is an advantage.
• Strong project management with knowledge of construction sequence, site coordination, cost estimation and monitoring.
• Experience liaising with landlords, building management, consultants, contractors and suppliers with strong negotiation skills and commercial sense.
• Excellent communication, coordination and problem-solving abilities with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Fluent English and Chinese; immediate availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage retail store development, renovation and maintenance projects for all department stores and office premises.
• Oversee store interior design, renovation works and maintenance, ensuring timely, on-budget delivery and required standards.
• Plan, monitor and coordinate project works, including site inspection, construction progress, quality and cost control.
• Liaise with landlords, building management, consultants, contractors and external parties on renovation and maintenance matters.
• Source and evaluate contractors and suppliers, obtain quotations and negotiate costs for best value.
• Understand stores’ operational needs and provide practical project arrangements.
• Supervise project team, including drawing and design work, coordinating with external parties on site implementation.
• Monitor and follow up maintenance across stores and offices, including urgent repairs.
• Identify opportunities to improve store facilities, processes and cost efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, surveying, building studies, interior design, engineering or related disciplines

Job description

Store Development Manager – Projects & Facilities

• Manage retail store development, renovation and maintenance projects for all department stores and office premises
• Oversee store interior design, renovation works and maintenance matters, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and to the required standard
• Plan, monitor and coordinate project works, including site inspection, construction progress, quality and cost control
• Liaise closely with landlords, building management, consultants, contractors and other external parties on renovation and maintenance matters, and clearly coordinate the respective responsibilities and work arrangements
• Source and evaluate contractors and suppliers, obtain quotations and negotiate costs to achieve the best value for the Company
• Understand the operational needs of stores and different departments and provide practical solutions and appropriate project arrangements
• Supervise and guide the project team, including drawing and design work, and coordinate with external parties for actual site implementation
• Monitor and follow up on maintenance works for all stores and office premises, including urgent repair and breakdown matters
• Identify opportunities to improve store facilities, work processes and cost efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, surveying, building studies, interior design, engineering or related disciplines
• At least 10 years’ solid experience in retail renovation, store development, project management and/or building maintenance, with solid experience in major renovation projects
• At least 5 years’ experience in a managerial or supervisory role
• Strong knowledge of electrical, fire services, water, plumbing and other building services; holder of an Electrical Worker Licence is an advantage
• Strong project management experience with good knowledge of construction sequence, site coordination, cost estimation and project monitoring
• Experienced in liaising with landlords, building management, consultants, contractors and suppliers with strong negotiation skills with good commercial sense and the ability to control project and maintenance costs
• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deal firmly and effectively with different parties
• Independent, organised, analytical and detail-minded, with a practical and hands-on approach
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese
• Immediate available is preferable

Commensurate remuneration and other fringe benefits will be offered to the right candidate.

(Candidates not invited for interview within one month may consider their applications filed for future reference. All information collected will be used for recruitment purpose only and will be destroyed after 6 months.)