Assistant Retail Project Manager

Our client is a well established and rapidly growing Australian QSR retailer with a strong national presence.
Known for its quality products, innovative approach and commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences, the business continues to expand its footprint across Australia & NZ.

With an exciting pipeline of new store openings and refurbishments, they are looking for an Assistant Retail Project Manager to join their Development team and play a key role in supporting their continued growth.

You'll play a key role in coordinating and delivering new store builds and refurbishments across the national retail network, working closely with contractors, shopfitters, suppliers, landlords and internal stakeholders.
This is a varied, hands on role offering exposure to the full project lifecycle, from initial planning and approvals through to construction, handover and completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in managing new store builds and refurbishments, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required standards.
• Coordinate contractors, shopfitters, consultants and suppliers throughout the construction process.
• Assist with project budgets, cost estimates, tendering, procurement and contract administration.
• Coordinate building approvals, certifications, design documentation and landlord requirements.
• Monitor construction schedules, project milestones and deliverables.
• Review store designs and construction documentation to ensure operational and brand requirements are met.
• Assist with identifying and resolving construction defects and managing project handovers.
• Maintain accurate project records, documentation and stakeholder updates.
• Build strong working relationships with franchise partners, landlords and internal teams.

About you:
We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and genuinely interested in developing their career in retail construction and project management.
You may already be working as a Junior Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Contracts Administrator or within a construction or fitout environment and be ready for your next challenge.
Ideally, you'll bring:

• Around 2+ years' experience in project coordination, contract administration, construction or fitouts.
• Exposure to retail, hospitality, commercial construction or shopfitting projects would be highly regarded.
• An understanding of construction processes, tendering, budgets and contractor coordination.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with multiple stakeholders.
• A proactive, solutions focused approach and willingness to learn.
• Flexibility to travel interstate as required.

What's on Offer?

• $90,000 + Super
• Work closely with experienced construction and development professionals.
• A varied role offering genuine responsibility and opportunities to develop your career.
• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive team culture built around strong values and collaboration
• Inner West Sydney office with regular team lunches, barista coffee, celebrations and team events
• Additional day off for your birthday

Interested? Click Apply Now to submit your CV.