Duties & Responsibilities
1. Project Planning & Execution
- Lead end-to-end store fit-out projects (new openings, refurbishments, relocations).
- Develop project timelines, cost plans, and execution schedules.
- Coordinate with design, operations, leasing, and external consultants.
- Ensure timely store handover for operations commencement.
2. Cost Control & Budget Management
- Prepare and review project CAPEX budgets.
- Conduct cost benchmarking for materials, contractors, and suppliers.
- Evaluate and negotiate quotations to achieve best value.
- Monitor cost variation orders (VO) and prevent unnecessary escalation.
- Maintain cost tracking reports for management review.
3. Contractor & Vendor Management
- Source, evaluate, and appoint contractors and suppliers.
- Ensure competitive tender process and documentation compliance.
- Monitor contractor performance and workmanship quality.
- Ensure contractors adhere to safety and site regulations.
4. Technical & Compliance Oversight
- Ensure drawings comply with local authority requirements and mall management guidelines.
- Oversee M&E coordination (electrical load, lighting, air-conditioning, refrigeration, POS power points).
- Ensure compliance with fire safety, licensing, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage defect rectification before and after handover.
5. Standardisation & Continuous Improvement
- Develop standardized BQ templates and cost benchmarks.
- Create fit-out specifications to maintain brand consistency across outlets.
- Review material selection for durability and cost efficiency.
- Propose value engineering solutions without compromising quality.