Retail development and Fit out Manager

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead end-to-end retail showroom development, including design, tender, construction, fit-out, and handover. The role acts as the primary owner and coordinator for showroom projects and requires strong leadership to drive on-time delivery within budget and quality standards.

Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have at least 5 years of hands-on experience managing contractors, timelines, budgets, and site execution in

Qualifications

• Degree/ diploma in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, Building, Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in retail/commercial fit-out project management, with proven hands-on experience managing contractors, timelines, budgets and handover.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end showroom development, from feasibility to handover.
• Develop master project schedules covering design, tender, approvals, construction, fit-out and handover.
• Establish milestones and ensure contractors meet deadlines.
• Monitor and recover delays; provide weekly status updates and risks.
• Assess locations from technical and construction perspectives and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with architect, M&E, contractors, suppliers and authorities.

Skills

Project management

Contractor coordination

Budget management

Site execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Interior Design/Construction Management

Job description

Key responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end physical development, construction, fit-out and renovation of new and existing retail showrooms, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within approved budget, to approved design and quality standards, and ready for operational handover. The role serves as the company's main project owner and contractor coordinator for all showroom development projects.

Manage new showroom construction, fit-out, renovation and refurbishment projects from initial feasibility through completion

Develop the master project schedule covering design, tender, approvals, construction, fit-out and handover

Establish critical milestones and ensure contractors and consultants meet agreed deadlines

Identify potential delays early and implement recovery plans

Provide management with weekly project status, risks, decisions required and expected completion dates

Assess proposed locations from a technical and construction perspective, including building condition, electrical capacity, M&E requirements, fire protection requirements, loading/unloading access, structural limitations, ceiling heights, drainage and plumbing, authority requirements, estimated fit-out/construction cost and expected construction duration

Prepare construction scopes together with designers/consultants, invite and evaluate contractor quotations, and prepare quotation/tender comparison

Negotiate pricing, construction programme and commercial terms with contractors

Conduct regular contractor/site meetings and monitor contractor manpower and progress

Prepare preliminary project budgets and cost estimates, monitor committed cost versus approved budget, review contractor progress claims, control variation orders and maintain updated projected final cost throughout construction

Coordinate all relevant parties including architect, M&E consultants, contractors, suppliers, landlord, authorities and internal departments

Monitor demolition, architectural works, flooring, ceiling, lighting, electrical, air-conditioning, fire protection, plumbing, signage, façade, carpentry, painting, external works, loading areas and back-of-house requirements

Conduct regular site inspections, ensure contractors comply with drawings and specifications, maintain defect lists and establish rectification deadlines

Requirement:

Degree/Diploma in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, Building, Quantity Surveying or related field.

Minimum 5 years' experience in retail/commercial fit-out project management, with proven hands-on experience managing contractors, project timelines, budgets, site execution and handover.