Kerja Sepenuh Masa, Retail development and Fit out Manager di WP Kuala Lumpur - Maukerja

About the role

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.

Key responsibilities

• 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.