Junior Project Manager (Architect)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Management & Coordination

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and monitoring construction, renovation, and store development projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, consultants, building administrators, and internal teams to ensure project requirements and timelines are met.
• Monitor project schedules, site progress, deliverables, and project requirements, and escalate delays or concerns when necessary.
• Conduct regular site visits to check project progress and ensure work is aligned with approved plans and requirements.
• Assist in coordinating permits, documentation, and other administrative requirements related to projects.

Contractor & Site Management

• Coordinate directly with contractors and suppliers on project scope, timelines, materials, site requirements, and other project concerns.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure work is executed according to approved plans, specifications, quality standards, and agreed timelines.
• Assist in resolving site issues by coordinating with contractors, building administration, Operations, and other stakeholders.
• Review quotations, progress updates, material proposals, and other project-related submissions.
• Maintain organized project records, plans, quotations, site reports, and other documentation.

Brand & Architectural Development

• Study and understand But First, Coffee’s brand identity, customer experience, and operational requirements to help establish a consistent architectural and store design direction.
• Assist in developing and maintaining architectural and store design standards aligned with BFC’s brand and operational requirements.
• Help evaluate proposed layouts, materials, finishes, fixtures, signage, and other design elements for consistency, functionality, and feasibility.
• Work with Operations and other stakeholders to ensure that store designs support actual workflow, equipment requirements, customer flow, and overall store functionality.
• Contribute to improving standard design solutions that can be applied across BFC’s new and existing locations.

Project Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain project trackers, timelines, progress reports, site inspection reports, and other project documentation.
• Assist in monitoring project costs, variations, and additional requirements against approved budgets.
• Provide regular project updates to management, including progress, issues, risks, and items requiring attention.
• Document project learnings and recommendations to improve future construction and renovation projects.

Perform other related duties/responsibilities assigned by the management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Interior Design, Construction Management, or a related field.
• PRC-licensed Architect is an advantage but not required.
• Preferably 1–3 years of relevant experience in project management, construction, fit-out, renovation, architecture, or store development.
• Experience working and coordinating with contractors, suppliers, building administrators, and internal operations teams is highly preferred.
• Experience in construction, fit-out, or retail/store development is a strong advantage.
• Ability to read and understand architectural, engineering, and technical plans.
• Strong project coordination, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to conduct regular site visits and manage multiple projects simultaneously.