Project Manager (Fit-Out)

Jobstreet Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Project Manager to lead the setup and launch of new stores. You will plan, organize, and oversee projects from design to handover, ensuring they stay within budget and timeframes.

The role requires strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills, with experience in interior construction or related fields. Collaboration with brand, marketing, and operations is essential to open stores on schedule.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a relevant field.
• At least 5 years of project management experience in store setup or interior construction.
• Background in interior design or architecture is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and manage the set-up of new stores.
• Oversee all projects from design to handover.
• Ensure budgets, timelines and quality standards are met.
• Manage quality, cost, statutory, safety and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate supplier and fit-out contractor selection and appointment.
• Attend site meetings and resolve technical issues with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Liaise with mall management, authorities and stakeholders to solve problems.
• Execute project work plan and adjust as needed.
• Review layouts with brand operations and advise on deliverables.
• Collaborate with brand, marketing and operations to open stores on time.
• Prepare progress reports, letters and project documentation.
• Review and approve processed invoices related to store development and maintenance.
• Provide periodic reports on new builds and renovations with cost/lead-time analysis.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

Diploma in related field

Tools

Planogram

AutoCAD

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Plan, organize and manage the set-up of new stores

Accountable for the development of the new stores and to oversee all projects/new store builds from design to handover

Ensure that all store development projects are performed within the set budget, timeframe and quality standards

Responsible for the overall project management of ensuring quality, cost, statutory, safety, and environmental requirements

Manage supplier and fit-out contractor selection and appointment within the approved budgeted cost

To attend site meetings and resolve all technical issues with the subcontractors and suppliers

Liaise with mall management, authorities, and relevant parties to resolve any problems that may arise

Responsible to execute the project work plan and revise the plan appropriately to meet the challenging needs and requirements

Review proposed layouts together with brand operations to ensure it is in line with the requirements and advise on deliverables

Collaborating with the brand, marketing, and operations team to ensure that the stores can be opened on time and ready to welcome customers

Responsible for paperwork such as progress reports, letters, project documentation, etc.

Responsible for the review and approval of processed invoices associated with store development, capital expenditure and maintenance expenditure

Compile and provide periodic reports on new builds and renovations that provide analysis of shop-fitting costs and its implementation to improve cost and lead-times

REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must possess at least a Diploma in a relevant field. Candidates with a background in Interior Design or Architecture will have an added advantage

At least 5 years of working experience in project management, preferably in the setting up of stores, interior construction and fit-out, within the retail industry

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Strong interpersonal skills and able to communicate well with internal and external parties at all levels

Able to multitask, meet datelines, be self-motivated, and work under pressure with minimal supervision

Familiar with Microsoft Office, Planogram, Adobe Illustrator, AutoCad and able to quickly learn new software, systems, and applications

Fluent in English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin to effectively communicate with our diverse client base and stakeholders.