Exciting opportunity alert! We're on the hunt for a passionate Project Manager to join our team on a 6-month contract.
If you love bringing spaces to life, you'll be managing the design and development of our new restaurants and revamping existing ones. You'll oversee projects from start to finish, ensuring they're on time, on budget, and meet our design standards.
Ready to make a real impact and support our growth? Come be part of our journey!
What you'll do:
1) Project Planning and Cor-ordination
- Develop initial ideas and acquire key information about potential projects, discuss requirements in detail with property team and interior design vendors and set project schedules
- Conduct feasibility studies for projects, monitor work progress at the design stage and on-site
- Understand operational needs, evaluate design concepts, and manage the efficient and functional use of space based on brand requirements
- Responsible for planning, executing and finalizing the project management process for restaurants
2) Budgeting and Cost Control:
- Develop project budgets, track expenses, and ensure that projects are completed within the allocated budget.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain the best pricing and service levels.
- Manage change orders and assess their financial impact on project budgets.
- Review materials and costs according to set budgets and negotiate project fees with interior design vendors
3) Site Management
- Overview the execution, supervision of the site works and attend site meeting
- Oversee construction and refurbishment work to ensure compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and brand guidelines.
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
- Conduct site inspections during and after construction to ensure all project specifications are met.
- Manage issues arising during the project and resolve them on a timely basis
- Update stakeholders on the progress, potential risks and mitigation actions
- To lead and work closely with relevant departments on transfer listing for relocation / refurbish restaurant.
4) Vendor and Contractor Management:
- Manage relationships with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and service providers to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
- Review contractor work and ensure compliance with contract terms, quality standards, and project timelines.
- Resolve any disputes or issues that arise during the project lifecycle.
5) Post-Project Evaluation:
- Conduct post-project evaluations to assess the success of store openings or refurbishments and identify areas for improvement.
- Ensure a smooth handover to the operations team and address any post-opening issues.
6) Existing Asset Management
- To advise / work closely with Nando's Maintenance Manager if existing restaurant requires any assistance / attention to major faulty MandE or change of Design related matter.
- To arrange with contractor, follow up, record and update relevant party once a project maintenance / defect is completed
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; Requirements:-
-Diploma or Degree in Property Development / Interior Design / Architecture or certification in Project Management is an added advantage.
-Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, preferably in the FandB, retail, or hospitality industries.
-Strong knowledge of construction processes, design principles, and industry standards
-Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget requirements.
-High integrity and professional work ethic
-Excellent communication and organizational skills.
-Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage external stakeholders.
-Proficiency in project management software and tools.
-Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
-Highly mobile and flexibility to travel to project sites as needed