Senior Retail Interiors Project Manager

Tumaini Consulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tumaini Consulting seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead interior fit-out projects from concept to completion in a retail/interiors environment. The ideal candidate will balance design intent with practical construction delivery and manage budgets, timelines and on-site quality.

With at least 8 years in project management, you will coordinate teams, contractors and consultants, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to standards throughout all project phases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ project management experience in retail, commercial interiors, or fit-outs.
• Qualification in Construction Management, Project Management, Building Science, or related field.
• Experience managing contractors, budgets, timelines and on-site delivery.
• Solid understanding of construction methods, interiors, finishes, materials and drawings.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, planning and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage interior fit-out projects from planning and design coordination to handover.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and internal design teams.
• Develop project schedules, monitor budgets and ensure deadlines.
• Oversee on-site activities for quality, safety and compliance with specs.
• Identify project risks and resolve operational challenges efficiently.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure projects meet design standards and client expectations.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Contractor management

Construction knowledge

Education

Construction Management qualification

Project Management qualification

Building Science background

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Tumaini Consulting seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead interior fit-out projects from concept to completion in a retail/interiors environment. The ideal candidate will balance design intent with practical construction delivery and manage budgets, timelines and on-site quality.

With at least 8 years in project management, you will coordinate teams, contractors and consultants, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to standards throughout all project phases.