Why join Best&Less?
Our TEAM&I values are at the heart of everything we do.
We champion Teamwork, strive for .Excellence, take Accountability, Make it Happen, and act with Integrity in everything we do.
At Best&Less, we make it easy for Aussie families to look and feel their best at great value. Our real magic is our people — we grow talent from within and celebrate success together.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and delivery focused Project Manager – Retail Fit Outs & Store Development to lead the planning and execution of new store openings and refurbishments across our retail network.
In this role, you'll take ownership of projects from approval through to handover, ensuring each store is delivered in line with approved plans, brand standards, safety requirements, timelines, and budgets. You will manage multiple stakeholders, coordinate trades in live retail environments, and ensure all compliance, documentation, and permit requirements are met.
This is a hands on role suited to someone who thrives in fast paced environments, takes pride in structured project delivery, and brings a solutions focused mindset to complex retail construction projects.
About You
You are a confident and organised Project Manager with strong experience delivering construction and fit out projects, ideally within retail or shopping centre environments. You bring a strong commercial mindset, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive approach to managing risk, cost, and time.
You collaborate naturally with architects, builders, shopfitters, trades, landlords, and internal stakeholders, and you're comfortable managing multiple sites simultaneously. You communicate clearly, document thoroughly, and take ownership of outcomes — even when projects become complex or time sensitive.
You enjoy balancing planning with on site execution and bring structure, accountability, and calm decision making to every project you manage.
Your Day Will Consist Of
- Preparing new stores in line with approved plans and agreed specifications
- Delivering projects to agreed schedules and budgets, including cost and time efficiencies with supporting documentation
- Developing and maintaining detailed project plans to track progress and milestones
- Coordinating shopfitters, flooring contractors, electrical contractors, and other trades during fit out
- Issuing tenders, assessing supplier quotations, and raising purchase orders
- Managing approved variations, issuing defect lists, and maintaining detailed project file notes
- Liaising closely with architects, builders, project managers, landlords, and building certifiers throughout delivery
- Organising and submitting council building permits and coordinating required inspections
- Ensuring all compliance documentation is obtained, including permits and engineer certifications
- Proactively identifying risks and escalating issues, delays, or concerns to management
- Keeping internal stakeholders informed of project progress, delays, or challenges
- Maintaining and developing a reliable and high performing supplier and shopfitter base
- Managing stakeholder relationships to ensure smooth project delivery in live retail environments
You Will Have
Experience
- 5+ years' experience in Project or Construction Site Management, preferably within a live retail environment
- Proven experience managing multiple sites concurrently
- Experience with Revit
- Demonstrated ability to manage contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders
- Strong commercial knowledge of the construction industry and retail shopping centre developments
- Proven budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting capability
- Strong understanding of zoning, planning requirements, and building codes
- Excellent documentation, reporting, and record keeping skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Conflict resolution and negotiation capability
- Experience implementing and managing construction safety systems
At Best & Less, we are all about making it easy for Australian families to look and feel their best at great value prices. We are proud of our products and prices, but we know that our magic is in our people and our culture. We value and nurture great talent, believe in promoting from within, and we celebrate success with enthusiasm.
Ready to apply?
If you're someone who lives and breathes social, can move fast without cutting corners, and wants to work on a brand that's genuinely going places — we'd love to hear from you.
Best & Less is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
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