Project Manager, Operations Manager

Job Description:

Projects Manager (Facilities & Fabrication) — MARS Cosmetics

Role summary
Own end-to-end delivery of MARS physical infrastructure projects—retail kiosks/fixtures, warehouses, offices, labs, and related fit-outs—from concept to handover, ensuring timelines, cost, quality, and safety.

Key responsibilities
Lead project planning and execution for  new builds, renovations, fit-outs, and fabrications  (kiosks, counters, fixtures, warehouses, offices, labs).
Translate business needs into  scope, BOQ, drawings coordination, timelines, and budgets ; run site surveys and feasibility.
Manage vendors/contractors:  RFPs, negotiations, rate cards, contracts, work orders, billing, and change orders .
Drive on-site execution: civil/interiors/MEP coordination, daily progress tracking, snag lists, punch closure, and handover.
Ensure  quality control  (materials, finishes, fabrication standards), compliance, and safety (permits, vendor safety practices).
Coordinate cross-functionally with  Retail, VM, Supply Chain, Admin, Finance, Legal  for approvals and smooth rollout.
Set up and run project governance:  Gantt plans, weekly reviews, dashboards, risk logs , and escalation management.
Maintain documentation: drawings, approvals, as-builts, warranties/AMCs, vendor performance, asset handover records.
Build a repeatable rollout system for retail:  standard designs, modular specs, timelines, and cost benchmarks .

Requirements
5–10+ years managing  interiors/civil/MEP/fabrication  projects (retail rollouts and warehouse/office fit-outs preferred).
Strong capability in  BOQ, budgeting, vendor management, site supervision , and schedule control.
Working knowledge of  drawings/coordination  (AutoCAD reading; hands-on with contractors and fabricators).
Practical understanding of  materials, finishes, fabrication methods , and on-ground problem solving.
Comfortable with frequent site travel; ability to manage multiple parallel projects.

Skills that matter
Execution-first mindset, high ownership, strong negotiation.
Structured project management (plans, trackers, reporting).
Quality obsession + cost discipline; strong attention to detail.

KPIs (what success looks like)
On-time, on-budget delivery with minimal rework.
Consistent quality and standardization across kiosks/facilities.
Improved vendor SLAs, faster rollout cycles, tighter cost benchmarks.