Assistant Project Manager

Job Purpose

The Assistant Project Manager will work in conjunction with Operations, Design Department, Procurement, Supply Chain, MIS, Real Estate, Lease Admin and General Admin to construct world class restaurants with optimal quality, time and cost. This role has a direct impact on New Store Openings, Remodels and Capex.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with Landlords, developers, Development department and establish project design parameters.
• Prepare Preliminary Site Survey with detailed project construction and design requirements and constraints.
• Liaise with Design Team during the Project design stage.
• Evaluate Site, Prepare Detailed FS, Review B.O.Q. and Assign vendors.
• Scout and Evaluate New vendors.
• Liaise with contractors or outside consultants and obtain building permits.
• Prepare Construction Program and timeline.
• Start construction and follow up with requisite site visits.
• Approved Materials for Contractors based on Contracts, B.O.Q. specification.
• Liaise with Design team and ensure project is executed as per Design parameters.
• Prepare signage, furniture, and all other owner provided packages by liaisoning with approved Sub-contractors.
• Assess Interim payments and prepare Final payment and additional/variation works.
• Complete Construction and hand-over.
• Prepare Snag list and complete snags.
• Follow-up maintenance period snags and complaints and thereafter release retention money on successful completion.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/architecture
• 7+ years experience with the FMCG / Retail / Restaurant Industry

Knowledge

• Ability to plan, organise and adapt in various situations to meet business objectives.
• Strong understanding of building codes, accessibility standards, and life safety regulations.
• Knowledge of F&B or retail specific design considerations (kitchen layouts, display areas, customer flow) is an essential.
• Knowledge of materials, finishes, and construction methods specific to F&B or retail environments (a must).
• Strong project management skills.

Skills

• Exceptional presentation skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Strong organizational skills
• High-quality work ethics without supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to solve problems by drawing upon the collective thinking of the broader team through design solutions.
• Strong leadership skills
• Client relationship management skills.