Project Associate

Guardian Health and Beauty Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Health and Beauty Sdn Bhd is seeking a Project Executive to manage planning, scope definition, and scheduling for new store openings, refurbishments, and quick-fit projects. You will coordinate with Operations, Retail and Finance to set deadlines, budgets, and deliverables.

You will monitor site progress, perform regular site visits, ensure quality and safety, and prepare pre- and post-project reports.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in project coordination or management, preferably involving retail fit-out, renovation, or store development projects.
• Understanding of construction processes and local building safety regulations is advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving skills, accountability, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with internal stakeholders to clearly define project scope, requirements, and deadlines for all New Store Openings (NSO), refurbishments, and quick fit projects.
• Monitor and track site progress diligently for all active store projects (NSO, refurbishments, quick fits) and conduct regular site visits to ensure quality and safety.
• Prepare all necessary project reports for pre- and post-project stages, including scope definition, initial budgets, timelines, and final completion status.

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Site coordination

Budget & scheduling

Quality control

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Project Management/Construction Management

Job description

Is this your next challenge as Project role?

Project Planning & Stakeholder Management

Liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g., Operations, Retail, Finance) to clearly define project scope, requirements, and deadlines for all New Store Openings (NSO), refurbishments, and quick fit projects.

Site Monitoring & Progress Management

Monitor and track site progress diligently for all active store projects (NSO, refurbishments, quick fits)

Conduct regular site visits (as required) to ensure quality control, adherence to approved designs, and compliance with safety standards

Manage the process for fitting asset write-off documentation related to store closures and major renovations, ensuring proper recording and compliance.

Reporting & Documentation

Prepare all necessary project reports for pre- and post-project stages.

Pre-Project Reports: Include scope definition, initial budget estimates, and timelines.

Post-Project Reports: Include final completion status, budget variance analysis, and key learnings.

Key Requirements

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field.

Minimum 1-2 years of experience in project coordination or project management, preferably involving retail fit-out, renovation, or store development projects.

Basic understanding of construction processes, Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) fundamentals, and familiarity with local building and safety regulations (highly advantageous).

Strong problem-solving skills, accountability, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Project Executive?
• How many years of project management experience do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have with project planning and scheduling?
• How many years' experience do you have in a quality control (QC) role?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

Health & Beauty Retail More than 10,000 employees

guardian is Malaysia's leading health, beauty, and personal care chain, trusted by customers for offering high-quality products at great value. Over five decades of commitment and service have solidified this trust, beginning with the very first guardian store, a modest 200 square feet at The Weld, Kuala Lumpur, 57 years ago.Today, guardian operates more than 600 stores across high streets, popular shopping malls, and through our e-commerce platform. guardian is now part of the DFI Retail Group, a leading pan-Asian retailer with operations in Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

guardian is Malaysia's leading health, beauty, and personal care chain, trusted by customers for offering high-quality products at great value. Over five decades of commitment and service have solidified this trust, beginning with the very first guardian store, a modest 200 square feet at The Weld, Kuala Lumpur, 57 years ago.Today, guardian operates more than 600 stores across high streets, popular shopping malls, and through our e-commerce platform. guardian is now part of the DFI Retail Group, a leading pan-Asian retailer with operations in Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

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