Senior/ Project Manager - Workplace Fitout (FI Projects)

Role Overview

As a Senior/ Project Manager, you will lead the execution of small to medium-sized construction and workplace projects, ensuring alignment with time, cost, quality, and performance objectives. You will manage project teams, coordinate stakeholders, and maintain effective project governance.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Define and support the achievement of project success criteria including time, cost, quality, and performance.
• Manage all aspects of the project lifecycle, from initiation to close-out.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules.
• Oversee and coordinate all project activities, including design, construction, procurement, and IT.
• Monitor project finances and ensure alignment with budgetary targets with the project quantity surveyor team.
• Manage change control processes and ensure proper documentation.
• Team Leadership & Coordination
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional project teams.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across all stakeholders.
• Manage the flow of project information through meetings and written communications.

Governance & Reporting

• Maintain effective project governance, processes, and systems.
• Prepare formal project progress reports and other documentation.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and consultants throughout all project stages.
• Identify opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and escalate to senior management.
• Ensure key learnings and project data are captured in internal knowledge systems.

Procurement Management

• Manage the full procurement process for consultants, including drafting scopes, evaluating bids, and negotiating contracts.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies and governance & compliance frameworks.
• Support timely engagement and onboarding of consultants aligned with project needs.
• Work closely with internal teams and consultants to ensure procurement outcomes support project goals.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in managing commercial office, retail, or showroom fit-out projects internationally.
• Strong knowledge of project management concepts, tools, and techniques.
• Proven experience leading small to medium-sized construction projects of low to medium complexity.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; fluency in English and Chinese required.
• Candidate with more experience will be considered for the position of Senior Project Manager.