Job description
Company Introduction
Material Depot is building the Ultimate Home Decor Destination - redefining how India shops for interiors - tiles, laminates, wall decor, and more. Our online catalogue enables us to understand design trends in real time and work directly with manufacturers to launch new collections at speed. Trusted by 10,000+ homes, Material Depot is transforming a 100,000 crore industrymaking premium interiors faster, smarter, and more accessible than ever before.
Location & Employment
Location: Bangalore (On-site)
Experience: 3+ years in project management, retail store fit-outs
About the Role
We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Manager - Projects to own the end-to-end execution of Material Depot's retail store expansion. You will be responsible for taking new store locations from property handover to launch-ready - managing fit-outs, contractors, budgets, and site coordination with speed and precision. This is a high-ownership, high-visibility role at the heart of Material Depot's physical growth story.
What you will do
Store Fit-out & Construction
- Own end-to-end project execution for new store fit-outs - from design handover to store launch
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones for each store rollout
- Coordinate with the Design Architect to ensure design intent is translated accurately during construction
- Supervise civil, MEP, carpentry, flooring, signage, and finishing works on site
- Conduct regular site inspections and ensure quality standards are met at every stage
- Troubleshoot on-site issues swiftly to avoid delays in store opening timelines
- Maintain as-built documentation and snag lists for each completed project
Vendor & Contractor Management
- Identify, onboard, and manage a reliable network of contractors, fabricators, and fit-out agencies
- Float RFQs, evaluate bids, and negotiate contracts for each store project
- Set clear scope of work, deliverables, and SLAs with all vendors and contractors
- Monitor vendor performance and maintain a scorecard for quality, cost, and timelines
- Build long-term vendor relationships to ensure preferential pricing and priority service as store count scales
Budgeting & Cost Control
- Prepare detailed project budgets for each store in collaboration with finance and design teams
- Track project expenditure in real time and flag deviations proactively
- Drive value engineering initiatives without compromising on quality or brand standards
- Process vendor invoices, manage payment milestones, and ensure accurate project cost reporting
- Maintain a cost benchmarking database across store formats to improve budgeting accuracy over time
Lease & Site Coordination
- Coordinate with the real estate team post lease signing to initiate fit-out planning
- Review lease agreements to understand landlord obligations, permitted works, and handover conditions
- Liaise with landlords, mall managements, and local authorities for NOCs, permits, and utility connections
- Conduct site feasibility assessments and coordinate structural or MEP surveys ahead of design finalization
- Ensure all statutory approvals, fire NOCs, and occupancy requirements are in place before store launch
What we are Looking for?
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field
- 3-6 years of experience in retail project management, store rollouts, or commercial fit-out execution
- Demonstrated track record of delivering multiple store or commercial projects simultaneously
- Prior experience in retail, QSR, FMCG, or home improvement sectors is strongly preferred
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in MS Project, or equivalent project management tools
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD for reviewing drawings and layouts
- Strong understanding of civil, interior, and MEP works relevant to retail fit-outs
- Familiarity with BOQ preparation, tender processes, and contract management
- Proficiency in MS Excel for budgeting, tracking, and reporting
Core Competencies
- Exceptional project management skills - able to run multiple store projects in parallel without dropping the ball
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to manage vendors firmly yet professionally
- Sharp eye for quality with zero tolerance for substandard execution
- Comfortable with frequent travel to store sites across cities
- Proactive problem-solver who can make quick decisions under pressure
- Clear communicator - able to coordinate effectively across design, operations, real estate, and finance teams