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Project Lead - Fitout
Cushman & Wakefield
posted 4d ago
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Job Description
As a Project Lead for Interior Fitout projects, you will be responsible for overseeing every aspect of the project from planning to completion. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring successful execution while meeting client expectations, adhering to quality standards, and optimizing time and cost. Your role will be crucial in ensuring that the project is delivered within the defined scope, budget, and schedule.
Job Description
Leadership Accountability:
- Lead the interior fitout project from start to finish, ensuring it meets client expectations and is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- Provide clear direction and leadership to the project team, ensuring all activities are aligned with the project goals.
- Act as the primary point of contact for the client and other stakeholders, ensuring consistent communication and issue resolution.
Client Stakeholder Management:
- Understand and assess client requirements and translate them into effective strategies for interior fitout work.
- Coordinate with clients, design teams, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure alignment on project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
- Lead project meetings with stakeholders, providing updates on progress, challenges, and solutions.
- Manage client expectations, handling any escalations or changes to scope with professionalism.
Project Planning Execution:
- Develop detailed project plans and schedules using Microsoft Project (MSP) , ensuring project timelines are maintained and resources are optimized.
- Conduct test fits and layouts to optimize space utilization for clients, ensuring functional and aesthetic needs are met.
- Develop and implement a detailed project plan, including timelines, procurement strategies, resource allocation, and risk management.
- Manage all aspects of procurement, ensuring timely sourcing of materials and services, and optimizing costs.
- Formulate execution and control strategies, including staffing plans, to ensure that the project runs smoothly.
- Oversee the design review process to ensure it aligns with the client s vision and requirements.
Quality Control Continuous Improvement:
- Ensure high standards of quality throughout the project lifecycle, from design to final handover.
- Review and approve construction methods and interior fitout processes for feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency.
- Implement corrective actions as required to meet quality and safety standards.
- Facilitate continuous improvements, implementing lessons learned from previous projects to enhance future project performance.
Risk Management Problem Resolution:
- Proactively identify potential risks to the project s success (e.g., delays, quality issues, resource shortages) and develop mitigation strategies.
- Address and resolve challenges or obstacles quickly, keeping the project on track.
- Implement corrective actions and escalate issues to senior management as necessary.
Contract Management Compliance:
- Ensure that all contractual agreements, including client contracts and vendor agreements, are followed and maintained.
- Monitor contract performance, ensuring that all deliverables are met and that changes are documented and approved by stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and local regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
Project Closeout Documentation:
- Ensure smooth project closeout, including ensuring all final inspections, documentation, and approvals are completed.
- Prepare and submit formal project progress reports, including updates on time, cost, and quality parameters.
- Ensure all necessary warranties, manuals, and project documents are provided to the client.
- Ensure project closeout activities are completed with all documentation submitted and lessons learned from the project are transferred to future projects.
Procurement Financial Management:
- Provide guidance on procurement strategies to optimize resources and deliver cost-effective solutions.
- Monitor project finances, perform cost calculations, and collaborate with the financial department to manage budgets.
- Ensure that the procurement process aligns with project objectives and budget constraints.
Communication Information Flow:
- Maintain consistent communication with clients, consultants, and project teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Ensure all project information is shared with the relevant stakeholders in a timely manner, including agendas, minutes of meetings (MOM), and project updates.
Business Development Marketing:
- Contribute to business development by identifying new opportunities and assisting with bid proposals.
- Cultivate new business opportunities through regular meetings with clients, developers, architects, and vendors.
About You:
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor s degree in Interior Design , Architecture , Civil, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering , or related field.
- Experience: 12-15 years of relevant experience in managing interior fitout projects (including commercial office spaces, retail fitouts, residential interiors, or hospitality fitouts).
- Must have managed at least 1-2 end-to-end interior fitout projects .
- Experience in Project Management Consultancies is preferred.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of interior construction techniques, materials, finishes, electro-mechanical systems, and architectural detailing.
- Skills:
- Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, manage, and guide project teams.
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused approach.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite , MS Project (MSP) , and AutoCAD (a plus).
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle project scope changes, conflicts, and challenging client requirements.
Competencies:
- Strategic mindset with the ability to make quick, effective decisions.
- Proven track record in managing interior fitout projects within set timelines and budgets.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, with the ability to manage client expectations and resolve conflicts.
- Proactive approach to identifying and solving project challenges.
- Strong understanding of cost control and budget management.
- Willingness to work extended hours based on project requirements (occasional).
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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