Design & Construction Lead for Retail Café Openings

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® is seeking a Design and Construction Executive in Malaysia. The role supports the Head of Project Management in cafe openings, revamps, and ad-hoc projects, with responsibilities spanning risk assessment, site administration, stakeholder coordination, and QA/QC.

Required is a Bachelor's Degree in Interior Architecture and Design and a minimum of 4 years’ project/design experience in retail, with strong communication and organization to manage multiple priorities in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Architecture and Design.
• 4+ years of project and design experience in the retail industry or a comparable retail environment.
• Business development experience is an advantage.
• Adaptability in unstructured or fluid work environments.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills and ability to present information and influence decisions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Identify risks on the project and plan contingency measures.
• Manage site administration of construction contracts/drawings and liaise with agencies for licenses and permits.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to determine site requirements and plan accordingly.
• Ensure workmanship quality, address non-conformances, and coordinate with contractors.
• Coordinate with Consultants on technical drawings for all trades and liaise with designers and authorities on QA/QC.
• Assist defect rectification during the Defect Liability Period and ensure timely resolution.
• Handle administrative tasks as required by the Project team.

Skills

Project management

Retail design

Interiors

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Architecture and Design

Job description

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® is seeking a Design and Construction Executive in Malaysia. The role supports the Head of Project Management in cafe openings, revamps, and ad-hoc projects, with responsibilities spanning risk assessment, site administration, stakeholder coordination, and QA/QC.

Required is a Bachelor's Degree in Interior Architecture and Design and a minimum of 4 years’ project/design experience in retail, with strong communication and organization to manage multiple priorities in a