ASSISTANT MANAGER, FIT OUT

myNEWS HOLDINGS BERHAD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

myNEWS Holding Berhad is seeking a seasoned Project/Construction Manager to supervise end-to-end store fit-out projects across multiple outlets in Malaysia. You will plan timelines, budgets, and schedules while coordinating with design, operations, leasing, and external consultants to ensure on-time handover and compliance with regulatory and brand standards.

You will monitor costs, negotiate with contractors, and drive quality and safety across M&E coordination and site activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in fit-out, interior design, architecture, or related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years in retail fit-out or commercial construction.
• Experience managing multi-outlet rollouts.
• Strong cost control, tendering and contractor negotiation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end store fit-out projects, new openings, refurbishments, relocations.
• Develop project timelines, budgets and execution schedules.
• Coordinate with design, operations, leasing and consultants.
• Ensure timely handover for operations commencement and compliance.
• Oversee cost benchmarking, VO tracking and value engineering.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-project mgmt

Education

Degree in Fit-Out, Interior Design, Architecture, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview: To supervise and control project timelines and ensure contractors execute works in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and project requirements. Conduct site inspections, QC inspections, handover inspections, and POI inspections to ensure compliance with company standards and operational requirements. Monitor and address non-compliance issues, ensuring timely corrective actions by contractors.

Follow up on defect rectification and warranty matters based on non-compliance and handover checklists within the stipulated warranty period. Ensure all fit-out works are completed within approved schedules, budgets, and quality expectations prior to store opening and handover.

Duties & Responsibilities
1. Project Planning & Execution
-Lead end-to-end store fit-out projects (new openings, refurbishments, relocations).
-Develop project timelines, cost plans, and execution schedules.
-Coordinate with design, operations, leasing, and external consultants.
-Ensure timely store handover for operations commencement.

2. Cost Control & Budget Management
-Prepare and review project CAPEX budgets.
-Conduct cost benchmarking for materials, contractors, and suppliers.
-Evaluate and negotiate quotations to achieve best value.
-Monitor cost variation orders (VO) and prevent unnecessary escalation.
-Maintain cost tracking reports for management review.

3. Contractor & Vendor Management
-Source, evaluate, and appoint contractors and suppliers.
-Ensure competitive tender process and documentation compliance.
-Monitor contractor performance and workmanship quality.
-Ensure contractors adhere to safety and site regulations.

4. Technical & Compliance Oversight
-Ensure drawings comply with local authority requirements and mall management guidelines.
-Oversee M&E coordination (electrical load, lighting, air-conditioning, refrigeration, POS power points).
-Ensure compliance with fire safety, licensing, and regulatory requirements.
-Manage defect rectification before and after handover.

5. Standardisation & Continuous Improvement
-Develop Project Forms
-Create fit-out specifications to maintain brand consistency across outlets.
-Review material selection for durability and cost efficiency.
-Propose value engineering solutions without compromising quality.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Fit-Out, Interior Design, Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years experience in retail fit-out or commercial construction.
• Experience managing multi-outlet rollouts preferred
• Strong background in cost control, tendering, and contractor negotiation.
• Strong understanding of BQ, cost estimation, and contract management.
• Knowledge of local authority submission process.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel (cost tracking & reporting).
• Good knowledge of M&E coordination for retail environment.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with high financial discipline.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

myNEWS Holding Berhad currently has over 400 retail stores in Malaysia. We are the market leader in press and convenience retailing, specializing in convenience items such as tobacco, reload services, beverages, snacks, confectioneries and printed media. Our outlets are located at easily accessible locations in popular shopping malls, hypermarkets, hospitals, office complexes, hotels and transportation hubs.

Since its inception in 1997, we continuously strive to offer quality products and services. We constantly evolve our stores and offerings for an easy and efficient shopping experience. We operate under brands such as myNEWS.com, newsplus, MAGBIT, THE FRONT PAGE, as well as WHSmith, which is operated under our equal joint venture with WHSmith Travel, one of UK’s leading retailers. What’s more, we are also involved in the operation of WHSmith news and book retailing stores in airports throughout Malaysia, and run a food and beverage outlet named Bison Café. In addition, we have food processing centre which producing fresh food products and selling in our outlets.

In view of our rapid growth and aggressive expansion plans, we are looking for energetic, enthusiastic and service oriented individuals to join us.

myNEWS Holding Berhad currently has over 400 retail stores in Malaysia. We are the market leader in press and convenience retailing, specializing in convenience items such as tobacco, reload services, beverages, snacks, confectioneries and printed media. Our outlets are located at easily accessible locations in popular shopping malls, hypermarkets, hospitals, office complexes, hotels and transportation hubs.

Since its inception in 1997, we continuously strive to offer quality products and services. We constantly evolve our stores and offerings for an easy and efficient shopping experience. We operate under brands such as myNEWS.com, newsplus, MAGBIT, THE FRONT PAGE, as well as WHSmith, which is operated under our equal joint venture with WHSmith Travel, one of UK’s leading retailers. What’s more, we are also involved in the operation of WHSmith news and book retailing stores in airports throughout Malaysia, and run a food and beverage outlet named Bison Café. In addition, we have food processing centre which producing fresh food products and selling in our outlets.

In view of our rapid growth and aggressive expansion plans, we are looking for energetic, enthusiastic and service oriented individuals to join us.