MANAGER, FIT OUT

myNews; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

myNews is seeking a seasoned project manager for retail fit-out works across multiple outlets. You will lead end-to-end store fit-out projects, develop timelines and budgets, and coordinate with design, operations, leasing, and external consultants.

Responsibilities include cost control, tendering, M&E coordination, safety compliance, and ensuring timely handovers. The role requires 5–8 years in retail fit-out or commercial construction, proficiency in AutoCAD and Excel, and strong negotiation

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, 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 cost control, tendering and contractor negotiation.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Develop standardized BQ templates and cost benchmarks.
• 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.

Skills

Cost control

Tendering

Contractor negotiation

Project management

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

M&E coordination

Budget management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• 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.

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 standardized BQ templates and cost benchmarks.
• 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 Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, 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.