Project Executive

Brief Summary

We are seeking a skilled project manager to oversee and coordinate new store openings and renovations, ensuring each project meets both quality standards and regulatory requirements. Bring your expertise to lead a dynamic team and drive operational success.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the entire process for new store openings, renovations, and central kitchen setups, ensuring layout finalization and vendor management. Audit hardware requirements and oversee construction progress and quality, coordinating equipment installation for regional outlets. Collaborate with design teams to verify drawing dimensions and optimize layouts. Propose and implement store image upgrade plans to enhance brand presence. Act as a liaison with local authorities for regulatory compliance, managing submissions and documentation related to F&B licenses and safety regulations. Ensure understanding of regional requirements related to food safety, fire protection, and environmental assessments. Assist franchisees in completing renovation applications and obtaining necessary permits. Facilitate communication between headquarters, local management, franchisees, landlords, and contractors to ensure project alignment. Drive regional engineering projects by coordinating efforts among various departments. Prepare engineering maintenance budgets for company-operated stores. Willingness to travel for project scouting, contractor assessments, and new market setups. Complete additional tasks as assigned by the engineering head.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Facilities Management, Construction, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on project management experience in the F&B, retail, or hospitality sectors. Proven track record of successfully opening or renovating F&B establishments (restaurants, cafes, food courts). Experience with central kitchen setups or light industrial food production is highly beneficial. In-depth knowledge of the local contractor and supplier landscape. Expert understanding of Singapore's F&B regulatory requirements (NEA, SCDF, BCA). Strong technical knowledge of kitchen M&E systems, including exhaust, grease traps, and cold storage solutions. Excellent project management, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities. Proficient in reading technical drawings and effectively communicating across different levels of an organization. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while being proactive and resourceful. Familiarity with MS Office, Project, and basic AutoCAD is preferred.