Manager, Fit-Out

Mynews; Selangor; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mynews is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor/Project Manager to lead retail fit-out projects in Malaysia. You will oversee end-to-end store openings and refurbishments, manage cost plans, and coordinate with designers, operations, and contractors to ensure on-time handovers.

The role requires 5–8 years in retail fit-out or commercial construction, strong cost control and tendering skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Excel for cost tracking and reporting.

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 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.

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 and maintain reports.
• Source, evaluate, and appoint contractors and suppliers; ensure tender processes and documentation compliance.
• Oversee M&E coordination (electrical load, lighting, HVAC, refrigeration, POS power points) and ensure safety compliance.
• Manage drawings compliance with local authority requirements and mall guidelines; supervise defect rectification.
• Develop standardized BQ templates and cost benchmarks; maintain brand-consistent fit-out specifications.

Skills

Cost control

Tendering

Contract negotiation

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

M&E coordination

Quality assurance

Project management

Analytical skills

Multi-project handling

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Interior Design, Architecture, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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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.