Assistant Manager - Fitout

Assistant Manager Fitout

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire

  tenant fit-out process

  from design approval to store handover.
• Ensure all fit-out activities comply with

  mall guidelines, design standards, and statutory requirements

  .
• Coordinate with tenants, architects, contractors, and mall management to resolve design or execution issues.
  
• Monitor daily progress of fit-out works and ensure

  timely completion

  of store interiors.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify quality, safety, and adherence to approved drawings.
  
• Review and approve fit-out drawings, MEP layouts, shop fronts, and signage as per mall standards.
  
• Ensure all contractors follow

  safety protocols

  , permit-to-work systems, and operational guidelines.
• Maintain fit-out documentation, approvals, checklists, and progress reports.
  
• Handle coordination for utilities—HVAC, electrical load, fire systems, plumbing, and data connections.
  
• Identify potential risks or delays and provide proactive solutions to keep the project on track.
  
• Manage store handover and takeover procedures, ensuring spaces are ready for tenant occupancy.
  
• Support tenants through the entire pre-opening process until store opening.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering, Interior Design, Architecture, or related field.
  
• Experience in mall fit-out, retail construction, interiors, project coordination, or facility operations.
  
• Strong understanding of

  interior fit-out works

  , MEP services, and safety standards.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Ability to handle multiple projects and deliver within tight timelines.
  
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD (preferred), and project reporting tools.
  

Other Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail/mall environment.
  
• Willingness to work flexible hours based on project needs.