Project Manager

Job Purpose

Project Delivery

• Liaise with landlords, developers, and development teams to establish project design parameters.
• Prepare preliminary site surveys with detailed construction and design requirements and constraints.
• Coordinate with the design team during the project design stage.
• Evaluate sites, prepare detailed feasibility studies, review bills of quantities, and assign vendors.
• Scout and evaluate new vendors.
• Coordinate with contractors and outside consultants and obtain building permits.
• Prepare construction programs and timelines.
• Start construction and conduct required site visits.
• Approve contractor materials according to contracts and bill-of-quantities specifications.
• Ensure projects are executed according to approved design parameters.

Handover and Closeout

• Coordinate signage, furniture, and other owner-provided packages with approved subcontractors.
• Assess interim payments and prepare final payments and additional or variation works.
• Complete construction and handover.
• Prepare snag lists and ensure snags are completed.
• Follow up on maintenance-period snags and complaints and release retention money after successful completion.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture.

Experience

• At least 7 years of experience in the FMCG, retail, or restaurant industry.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to plan, organize, and adapt to different situations to meet business objectives.
• Strong understanding of building codes, accessibility standards, and life safety regulations.
• Knowledge of food and beverage or retail design considerations, including kitchen layouts, display areas, and customer flow.
• Knowledge of materials, finishes, and construction methods specific to food and beverage or retail environments.
• Strong project management skills.
• Exceptional presentation skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic without supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems through collaborative design solutions.
• Strong leadership and client relationship management skills.