Construction Manager

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, construction project management, production operations, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience managing vendors and contractors for retail stores, events, exhibitions, pop-up stores, and visual merchandising projects.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, fabrication methods, retail fixtures, signage, display materials, and installation techniques.
• Experience in sourcing vendors, obtaining quotations, negotiating contracts, and managing procurement activities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget requirements.
• Strong understanding of project timelines, production schedules, logistics coordination, and on-site execution.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain quality and brand consistency across all executions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Experience with project management tools is preferred.
• Ability to analyze costs, prepare budgets, and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Willing to travel frequently for site visits, store installations, event setups, and vendor meetings.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment and adapt to changing business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end vendor relationships for retail production, including event booths, pop-up stores, visual merchandising (VM) installations, store fit-outs, and marketing activations.
• Source, evaluate, negotiate, and onboard vendors and contractors.
• Coordinate production timelines, logistics, and on-site installations to ensure timely project delivery.
• Obtain and compare quotations, negotiate pricing, and ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets.
• Monitor vendor performance, quality standards, delivery timelines, and compliance with brand guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with commercial, VM, Store Development to execute campaigns and store / offline activation projects.
• Conduct site surveys and oversee installation activities for events, store openings, seasonal campaigns, and VM rollouts.
• Manage project documentation including purchase orders, contracts, quotations, invoices, and vendor evaluations.
• Resolve production, installation, and operational issues proactively while minimizing impact on business operations.
• Ensure all production and installation works meet safety, quality, and brand standards.

Skills: Adobe Illustrator, Merchandising, Retail Management, SketchUp, Store Management, Customer Experience, Interior Design, 3D Design, User Experience Design