Senior Retail Fit-Out Project Lead

myNews; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

myNews is seeking a seasoned project manager for retail fit-out works across multiple outlets. You will lead end-to-end store fit-out projects, develop timelines and budgets, and coordinate with design, operations, leasing, and external consultants.

Responsibilities include cost control, tendering, M&E coordination, safety compliance, and ensuring timely handovers. The role requires 5–8 years in retail fit-out or commercial construction, proficiency in AutoCAD and Excel, and strong negotiation

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 cost control, tendering and contractor negotiation.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Cost control

Tendering

Contractor negotiation

Project management

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

M&E coordination

Budget management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

myNews is seeking a seasoned project manager for retail fit-out works across multiple outlets. You will lead end-to-end store fit-out projects, develop timelines and budgets, and coordinate with design, operations, leasing, and external consultants.

Responsibilities include cost control, tendering, M&E coordination, safety compliance, and ensuring timely handovers. The role requires 5–8 years in retail fit-out or commercial construction, proficiency in AutoCAD and Excel, and strong negotiation