Restaurant Project Manager (Construction & Fit-Out)

AGENSI PEKERJAAN TRUST RECRUIT SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AGENSI PEKERJAAN TRUST RECRUIT SDN. BHD. is seeking an experienced F&B Project Manager to oversee restaurant construction, renovations and openings from concept through handover.

You will coordinate architects, designers, contractors, suppliers and authorities to deliver safe, on-time projects within budget and brand standards. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of F&B construction or restaurant-opening experience, strong AutoCAD/SketchUp skills, and proven ability to manage schedules, budgets and

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of F&B construction or restaurant openings experience.
• Experience with restaurant groups, franchises or multi-outlet F&B operations.
• Strong AutoCAD and SketchUp skills.
• Fluent English written and spoken.
• Ability to manage schedules, budgets and multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee restaurant openings, renovations and improvements from concept to completion.
• Develop detailed schedules, budgets and implementation plans.
• Monitor progress and implement corrective actions to avoid delays.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality and compliance.
• Coordinate architects, designers, kitchen, mechanical and electrical, plumbing, fire-safety and building teams.
• Review drawings and material selections; adjust as needed.
• Manage budgets, cost estimates and cash flow.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on F&B Project Manager to oversee restaurant construction, renovation and refurbishment projects from initial planning through opening and operational handover. The successful candidate will coordinate internal stakeholders, designers, consultants, contractors, suppliers, landlords and relevant authorities to ensure every project is delivered safely, on time, within budget and in accordance with the company's operational and brand requirements.

Key responsibilities

Manage new restaurant openings, renovations, reinstatements and improvement projects from concept to completion.

Develop detailed project schedules, milestones, budgets and implementation plans.

Monitor project progress closely, identify potential delays and implement timely corrective actions.

Conduct regular site inspections and ensure all works meet approved drawings, specifications and quality standards.

Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, ensuring smooth execution across different sites.

Review layout plans, technical drawings, material selections and design proposals.

Coordinate architectural, interior design, kitchen, mechanical and electrical, plumbing, fire-safety and building requirements.

Use AutoCAD and SketchUp to review, interpret and make basic amendments to drawings.

Prepare and manage project budgets, cost estimates and cash-flow requirements.

Coordinate contractors, vendors, consultants and internal departments throughout each project.

About you

At least 3 years of relevant experience managing F&B construction, renovation or restaurant-opening projects.

Experience with restaurant groups, franchises or multi-outlet F&B operations is highly advantageous.

Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and SketchUp.

Proven ability to manage project schedules, budgets, contractors and multiple stakeholders.

Good understanding of restaurant layouts, kitchen requirements, building services and facilities maintenance.

Familiarity with Malaysia building, fire-safety, food-shop licensing and landlord requirements is preferred.

Fluent written and spoken English.

Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving and organizational skills.