Assistant Project Manager- Fit Out

Assistant Project Manager- Fit Outs

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Job Summary:

Assistant Project Manager-

the retail property market, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across regions. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct site inspections, feasibility studies, and financial analysis (ROI, NPV, etc.). 
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (operations, legal, design, and finance) to assess and approve sites. 
• Oversee the due diligence process, ensuring all documentation and compliance requirements are met. 
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform expansion strategy. 
• Represent the company at real estate expos, trade shows, and networking events. 
• Manage the full life-cycle of retail store development projects from site handover to store launch. 
• Coordinate internal teams (design, construction, procurement, IT, VM) and external contractors, architects, and consultants.
• Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and risk assessments. 
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, building regulations, and brand guidelines. 
• Track and report on project progress, key milestones, and expenditure to senior management. 
• Source and manage contractors and vendors, ensuring performance and quality. 
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress and resolve issues proactively. 
• Implement post-project evaluations and lessons learned to improve future rollouts. 
• Identify and evaluate potential retail locations for expansion, based on market analysis, demographics, and sales forecasts. 
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of viable property opportunities in targeted regions. 
• Negotiate lease terms, renewals, and acquisitions with landlords, developers, and agents. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related discipline. 
• 2+ years of experience managing retail fit-outs, store builds, or commercial real estate projects. 
• Strong understanding of construction management, permitting, and retail design. 
• Proficient in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana). 
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel as needed to project sites.