About the role

Project Manager managing new Kmart and Target store fit-out projects with clear stakeholder engagement. Collaborating closely with internal and external teams to ensure successful project delivery within budget and timeline.

Responsibilities

Project Managing the fit-out of new Kmart & Target store projects to approved Program, budget and Scope of Work whilst minimising any impact on the store operations or customer experience
Ensuring detailed Staging Plans are completed, agreed to with Stores, and appropriate tracking measures and milestones are established
Ensuring best practice processes and procedures are followed for successful, timely and high-quality delivery and stakeholder engagement
Proactively managing risks, issues, and budgets, with appropriate stakeholder involvement as required
Providing clear and regular progress updates by maintaining effective communication with the retail stores and the development Team
Completing the handover of each store from contractors to ensure compliance with the agreed scope of works as well as ensuring maintenance managers follow the completion of all works.

Tertiary qualifications in Building, Construction Management or Architecture or equivalent
Qualifications in Project Management desirable
Strong knowledge of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Acts, Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards applicable to the construction and fit-out of retail stores
Demonstrated experience in the client-side Project Management of the construction and fit-out of retail stores, preferably to DDS or Department Store level
High level and detailed organisational and planning skills
Demonstrated ability to effect and manage diverse and multi-disciplinary project teams
Strong exposure to and understanding of retail business environment and pace
Demonstrated knowledge of local government approvals process including Development / Planning approvals and Building / Construction approvals
Ability to co-ordinate, facilitate and manage project teams including but not limited to building contractors, trade sub-contractors, suppliers, consultants, lessor representatives, other external and internal stakeholders

Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.
A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings
Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!
We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
A dynamic learning and support program
Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group