Senior Project Manager: Shopfitting

Bright City Talent; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright City Talent is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex shopfitting projects within the retail space. You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate multidisciplinary stakeholders, and drive successful delivery from planning through handover.

This role emphasizes strong budgeting, risk management, and client relationship skills to ensure on-time, on-budget project execution and quality outcomes across high-value installations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multiple high-value retail shopfitting projects.
• Extensive knowledge of retail construction methodologies and specialist building services.
• Strong commercial acumen in project costing, procurement, contracts, and budgeting.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and professional consultants.
• Excellent project planning, scheduling, and financial management skills.
• Leadership qualities with a focus on mentorship and team development.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project execution plans, schedules, and milestones for each retail shopfitting project.
• Review client requirements, technical drawings, specifications, and contractual documentation to ensure project readiness.
• Coordinate complete technical drawing packs that incorporate architectural, manufacturing, engineering, and services information.
• Define project scope, deliverables, budgets, procurement needs, and construction methodologies.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies prior to project initiation.
• Secure all statutory, landlord approvals, permits, and project documentation before site setup.
• Act as the central point of contact among clients, consultants, landlords, professional teams, subcontractors, and internal departments.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and service excellence.
• Manage the full turnkey retail fit-out process from Beneficial Occupation through to final handover, snagging, and sign-off.
• Monitor project progress against timelines and budgets, implementing corrective actions as necessary.

Skills

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Mgmt

Budgeting

Team Leadership

Risk Management

Communications

Job description

Seize the opportunity to influence the future of retail spaces through impactful project leadership. Our client, an established organization within the retail construction and manufacturing sectors, is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to oversee complex shopfitting projects. This role offers a platform to lead high-value initiatives, drive operational excellence, and shape the customer experience in a dynamic environment.

What You'll Do:

• Develop comprehensive project execution plans, schedules, and milestones for each retail shopfitting project.

• Review client requirements, technical drawings, specifications, and contractual documentation to ensure project readiness.

• Coordinate complete technical drawing packs that incorporate architectural, manufacturing, engineering, and services information.

• Define project scope, deliverables, budgets, procurement needs, and construction methodologies.

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies prior to project initiation.

• Secure all statutory, landlord approvals, permits, and project documentation before site setup.

• Act as the central point of contact among clients, consultants, landlords, professional teams, subcontractors, and internal departments.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and service excellence.

• Manage the full turnkey retail fit-out process from Beneficial Occupation through to final handover, snagging, and sign-off.

• Monitor project progress against timelines and budgets, implementing corrective actions as necessary.

• Coordinate site activities for safety, efficiency, and minimal disruption.

• Conduct regular inspections to ensure quality standards and client specifications are met.

• Oversee commissioning, final inspections, snag rectification, and project close-out.

• Manage subcontractors responsible for flooring, ceilings, electrical, lighting, plumbing, shopfronts, signage, HVAC, CCTV, security, and related systems.

• Monitor subcontractor performance, safety compliance, and contractual obligations.

• Liaise with manufacturing to ensure timely production and delivery of shopfitting components.

• Prepare and oversee project budgets, control costs, review variations, and approve payments.

• Lead resource allocation and develop the capabilities of project teams.

• Promote a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and professional development.

• Support the implementation of new technologies and project management methodologies.

Requirements:

• Proven experience managing multiple high-value retail shopfitting projects.

• Extensive knowledge of retail construction methodologies and specialist building services.

• Strong commercial acumen in project costing, procurement, contracts, and budgeting.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and professional consultants.

• Excellent project planning, scheduling, and financial management skills.

• Leadership qualities with a focus on mentorship and team development.

• Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

• Proficiency in project management tools and digital platforms.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with digital construction management tools.

• Formal project management certification.

What We'll Give You:

• The opportunity to lead large-scale projects within a forward-thinking company.

• A collaborative work environment that values innovation and professional growth.

• Supportive leadership committed to your development and success.