Retail & Hospitality Fit-Out Project Manager

Artemisia Gentileschi Pty Ltd
Full-Time Position
Competitive Salary Package | Sponsorship May Be Available

Artemisia Gentileschi Pty Ltd is a growing and diversified investment group with business interests across hospitality, retail and commercial projects. As our portfolio continues to expand, we are looking for an experienced Retail & Hospitality Fit-Out Project Manager to join our team as an in-house project manager.

This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in hospitality and retail shopfitting who can manage contractors, coordinate trades, control budgets and deliver high-quality projects on time.

About the Role

As the Retail & Hospitality Fit-Out Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing fit-out projects from planning and design coordination through to construction, completion and handover.

You will work closely with directors, clients, consultants, landlords, contractors and suppliers to ensure each project is delivered efficiently, within budget and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage hospitality, retail and commercial fit-out projects from start to finish.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and different trades.
• Source, manage and negotiate with builders, joiners, electricians, plumbers, painters, tilers and other trades.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost estimates and project timelines.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and to the required quality standard.
• Review drawings, shop drawings, specifications and site documentation.
• Assist with design coordination and practical buildability solutions.
• Liaise with landlords, shopping centres, certifiers, consultants and local authorities where required.
• Conduct regular site inspections and monitor progress.
• Identify and resolve site issues quickly and professionally.
• Manage project risks, defects, variations and handover requirements.
• Provide regular project updates and reports to management.
• Ensure contractors follow workplace health and safety requirements.

About You

The successful candidate will have strong project coordination skills, good trade knowledge and experience delivering hospitality or retail fit-out projects.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Junior Project Manager, Project Coordinator or Project Manager.
• Previous experience working for a company specialising in hospitality shopfitting, retail fit-outs or commercial interiors.
• Strong understanding of the fit-out process, construction sequencing and site coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple trades and contractors.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling and cost-control ability.
• Good knowledge of materials, finishes, joinery and construction details.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and shop drawings.
• CAD background is preferred. AutoCAD or similar software experience will be highly regarded.
• Basic design, interior design, architecture or drafting background will be an advantage.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
• High attention to detail and a strong sense of responsibility.

Highly Regarded

• Existing connections with reliable trades and subcontractors.
• Experience delivering restaurants, cafés, bars, food courts, retail stores or hospitality venues.
• Experience dealing with landlords, shopping centres and tenancy fit-out requirements.
• Mandarin or Cantonese speaking ability is highly regarded, as we work with many Chinese-speaking clients. This is preferred but not essential.
• Current driver’s licence and ability to travel to project sites when required.