MANAGER, FIT-OUT AND COST CONTROL

myNEWS HOLDINGS BERHAD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

myNEWS Holding Berhad invites an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end retail fit-out projects across Malaysia, focusing on new openings, refurbishments, and relocations.

You will develop timelines and cost plans, coordinate with design, operations, leasing and external consultants, monitor budgets, oversee contractor performance, ensure compliance with local authorities, and deliver hands over-ready outlets on schedule, while maintaining quality, cost control, value engineering, and

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 contract negotiation.

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.

Skills

Cost control

Budget management

Contract negotiation

M&E coordination

Vendor management

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

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Supermarkets, Grocery & Petrol Retailing 1,001-5,000 employees

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.