Retail Project Manager - Joinery & Fit-Out

About the role

Havelock One is looking for a Retail Project Manager who has spent the last 8 years working with reputable joinery manufacturing companies and the interiors industry, managing customs and retail installation projects. The role is for a self-driven, responsible leader who can launch and run multiple projects of different sizes from award to handover, and who communicates clearly in spoken and written English.

Key responsibilities

• Set up project kick-off meetings with internal departments and the fit-out team, coordinating with the general contractor where needed to align scope, timeline and expectations
• Carry out initial site visits, surveys and measurements, photograph sites, identify loading zones and give feedback to the Setting Out Manager on crucial dimensions
• Mark joinery equipment on site when needed, and answer technical queries from clients and contractors during the manufacturing and installation phases
• Plan the project schedule, preferably using MS Projects, and generate daily and weekly site progress reports with photos
• Manage several projects at once, prioritising tasks independently and proactively taking initiative
• Keep fit-out teams, factory personnel and clients informed daily, relay discrepancies to the line manager, and report adjustments needed to the setting-out team
• Handle client negotiations and high-pressure situations with confidence and composure
• Travel to countries in the MENA region and beyond, adapting to flexible hours including weekends when site needs require it

Required profile

• 5 to 8 years of experience in a joinery manufacturing company, including hospitality and entertainment projects
• Natural leader, dependable team player and good planner with strong time management
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail and ability to work independently and in a team
• Willingness to travel and adapt to flexible working hours

Required skills

• Proficiency in verbal and written English
• AutoCAD, Excel, Word and MS Projects
• Sound knowledge of fabrication procedures and joinery materials such as timber, boards, veneers, laminates, hardware, fabrics, glass, stone and lighting