PROJECT MANAGEMENT LEADER - Retail Shop fitting

Positive Design Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Positive Design Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced Project Leader to oversee retail shopfitting projects from award through final handover.

You will coordinate with clients, designers, production teams and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. The role requires hands-on involvement on site and strong problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in retail shopfitting, interior fit-out or related industry.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong coordination and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication with clients, designers, production teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage retail shopfitting projects from start to completion.
• Coordinate with clients, designers, production teams, suppliers and contractors.
• Review project drawings, specifications, quotations and timelines.
• Plan and monitor project schedules, budgets and resources.
• Coordinate production and fabrication with factories and suppliers.
• Manage site installation, including coordination of contractors and site teams.
• Conduct site visits and attend client / project meetings when required.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Manage project variations, costs, purchase orders and final accounts.
• Ensure quality, workmanship and project requirements are met.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Provide regular project updates to management.
• Work closely with the design and production teams to ensure projects are executed according to approved designs.
• Guide and support junior Project Managers / Project Executives where required.

Skills

Project coordination

Organisational skills

Client communication

Problem solving

Independence

Time management

Reading technical drawings

Job description

Positive Design Pte Ltd is looking for an experienced and hands‑on Project Leader to join our team.

We specialise in retail shopfitting, fixtures, production and installation for leading international brands across Singapore and the region.

We are looking for someone with at least 5 years of relevant shopfitting / retail project management experience who can take ownership of projects from start to completion.

YOUR ROLE

As a Project Leader, you will be responsible for managing projects from project award, costing and planning through production, delivery, installation and final handover.

You will work closely with clients, designers, production teams, suppliers, contractors and internal project teams to ensure projects are delivered smoothly, on time and within budget.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage retail shopfitting projects from start to completion.

• Coordinate with clients, designers, production teams, suppliers and contractors.

• Review project drawings, specifications, quotations and timelines.

• Plan and monitor project schedules, budgets and resources.

• Coordinate production and fabrication with factories and suppliers.

• Manage site installation, including coordination of contractors and site teams.

• Conduct site visits and attend client / project meetings when required.

• Monitor project progress and proactively identify and resolve issues.

• Manage project variations, costs, purchase orders and final accounts.

• Ensure quality, workmanship and project requirements are met.

• Maintain clear and timely communication with clients and stakeholders.

• Provide regular project updates to management.

• Work closely with the design and production teams to ensure projects are executed according to approved designs.

• Guide and support junior Project Managers / Project Executives where required.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Essential:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in retail shopfitting, interior fit-out, commercial interiors or a related industry.

• Strong understanding of shopfitting, fabrication, fixtures and site installation.

• Proven experience managing projects from design coordination through production and installation.

• Able to read and understand technical drawings and specifications.

• Strong project coordination and organisational skills.

• Confident in dealing with clients, contractors and suppliers.

• Good problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.

• Able to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines.

• Proactive, responsible and able to work independently.

• Good command of written and spoken English.

• Willing to travel and attend site works when required.

THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS ROLE

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes ownership and follows through on projects.

• Is hands‑on and understands what happens on the factory floor and at site - not just behind a desk.

• Can communicate confidently with clients, suppliers and contractors.

• Is able to identify problems early and work out practical solutions.

• Can work independently and make sound decisions.

• Is organised, responsible and able to work under pressure.

• Has a strong sense of urgency and commitment to project deadlines.

• Enjoys working in a fast‑paced project environment.