Architect/Project Manager (Retail - Contractual)

edamama is the #1 online-to-offline (O2O) platform focused on products and services for parents and families in the Philippines! We're a mama-led company (with dads, aspiring parents, and kid-at-hearts on board too!) on a mission to make parenting easier. Think content, commerce, and community wrapped up in one supportive space. We've reached another milestone in 2023 when we started to branch out into retail aiming to have 100 stores in the next 5 years!

What You'll Do

Pre-Construction Phase

• Review and analyze design plans, specifications, bill of materials, and other contract documents.
• Ensure compliance with applicable design and construction guidelines.
• Conduct bidding processes, evaluate tender proposals, and provide comparative analysis and recommendations.

Construction Phase

• Coordinate with designers, consultants, and contractors to ensure smooth project implementation.
• Monitor construction activities, ensuring alignment with approved plans and quality standards.
• Validate and review extra works, variation orders, and progress billings.
• Facilitate job site meetings and ensure orderly progress of work.
• Inspect construction progress, conduct safety checks, and address quality concerns.

Quality Control

• Ensure contractor compliance with plans, specifications, and workmanship standards.
• Assist contractors in interpreting contract documents and obtaining additional design details if necessary.
• Conduct site observations to verify quality of materials, equipment, and workmanship.
• Prohibit the use of non-conforming materials and enforce corrective measures for defective works.

Project Documentation

• Maintain an organized project file, including contracts, permits, and design documents.
• Prepare regular progress and accomplishment reports.
• Keep records of agreements, decisions, and official inspections.

Performance Monitoring

• Evaluate contractor schedules and cash flow plans.
• Monitor project timelines and recommend solutions to mitigate delays.
• Assess and recommend approval for change orders and additional works.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Atleast 3-5 years of proven experience in project management for interior fit-outs or similar projects.
• Ability to communicate articulately and effectively
• Ability to manage multiple store openings
• Ability to work with tight timelines
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, safety standards, and quality assurance.
• Proficiency in interpreting architectural designs, Gantt charts, and cash flow schedules.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to liaise with various stakeholders.
• Familiarity with local building codes and regulatory requirements.
• Must be comfortable to work in a mobile environment