Retail Implementation Fit Out Manager

• Job Description

ARI is one of the largest and most significant players in the global travel retail industry. We own and manage duty free and duty paid retail outlets in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas. From pioneering beginnings when we opened the worlds first duty free shop in Shannon Airport in 1947, we now employ over 3,000 people worldwide and manage a turnover in excess of $1 billion. ARIs head office is based in Dublin, Ireland and is a wholly owned subsidiary of daa plc.

At ARI, were looking for an experienced Project Manager to spearhead the refurbishment of our existing stores—from concept to completion. Youll be at the heart of design, construction, and fit-out, ensuring our stores are not only revitalised but optimised for success.

In this role you will

• Lead projects from initiation to execution—bringing visions to life!
• Establish and manage CapEx budgets to keep projects on track.
• Monitor and report on progress, ensuring seamless execution.
• Identify risks and create mitigation strategies.

• Responsibilities

• Management of a project that will incorporate 3rd parties including designers, consultants, contractors and specialist suppliers.
• Interaction with various project stakeholders including vendors, airport authority, local partners, internal project teams, management and team members. Ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout the project
• Liaise with retail teams to understand specific requirements and make sure the implementation meets their expectations.
• Working with daa on the delivery of the Design and Construction of a project to an agreed standard and within the time and budget constraints.
• Prequalification of External consultants and contractors in collaborate with procurement.
• Preparation of briefs and RFP documents for the appointment of external consultants.
• Analysis of tender submissions, negotiations with 3rd parties and making recommendations/preparing board papers for management/board.
• Monitoring (and taking corrective action where required) of the project progress and agreed programme.
• Driving alignment across departments by driving issue resolutions, action registers and escalation when required.
• Preparation of reports on a regular basis for management.
• Preparation and maintenance of project plans
• Presentations to Management/3rd Parties

• Qualifications

• Project Management skills with a minimum of 5 years experience in managing and delivering construction projects.
• Experience in Cost and Quality control.
• Experience in reviewing and analysing tender returns.
• Experienced in negotiating with contractors and dealing with issues on site.
• A detailed understanding of the design and construction process.
• Ability to work on their own initiative.
• Must be skilled in using MS Project, Excel, Word and Power Point.
• Knowledge and understanding of building regulations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact and manage various stakeholders- Consultants, Contractors, Airport Authority, Local Authority, Customs, Security, Head Office, Internal departments, etc.
• Strong background in preparation of and documentation.
• Formal Project Management Certification such as PRINCE or PMP. (desirable)
• Experience of working in an airport environment. (desirable)
• Commitment to ARI Values & ARI Way

Were an airport industry leader with operations in four continents and over 3000 employees working together to ensure we deliver the best services for all our customers globally. We are a fast paced, energetic and diverse company. Offering careers that range from IT, Finance, Technical, Airport Operations to frontline security and customer focused roles and many more. Whether you are starting your career or looking for your next move, we have lots of great opportunities to choose from. ARI is one of the worlds longest established and experienced global travel retail companies. With expertise in developing business in new and existing markets, ARI owns and manages retail outlets in 27 airports in 14 countries throughout Europe, The Middle East, Asia Pacific, and North America. From opening the worlds first duty free in Shannon Airport in 1947, ARI now employs over 3,500 people worldwide and manages a turnover in excess of €1 billion. ARI is part of the Irish government-owned daa group.