Retail Project Manager in Sydney

Soul Origin is an award winning, fast-growing, retail food franchise brand. Our vision is to be recognised as the most premium and efficient quick service restaurant (QSR) brand in Australia, serving freshly prepared food and highest quality coffee. Together we are focused on creating highly profitable Franchise Partners and being consistently excellent at everything we do. We have more than 165 stores within our network and our values; Customers at heart, People First, Passion for Coffee and Food, Own it, and Evolve, are not just values, but our way of life.

The Opportunity: The Retail Construction Project Manager will play an essential part in overseeing the successful end-to-end implementation of new QSR stores, refurbishments, and other key projects across the organisation. Key responsibilities include establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders along with the planning, implementation, and flawless execution of key construction deliverables ensuring all projects are delivered on time, to budget and in accordance with approved design documentation and compliance standards.

You’ll shine here if you enjoy:

• A passionate and driven construction project professional with a strong background in QSR construction, shopfitting and fast paced retail environment.
• Managing end-to-end store delivery – from design to handover – ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to Soul Origin’s brand and safety standards.
• Working closely with franchise partners, landlords, designers, and shopfitters to align on goals, expectations, and outcomes.
• Leading the tendering, procurement, and contractor management process for new stores and refurbishments.
• Ensuring compliance with building codes, WHS requirements, and Soul Origin’s operational standards.
• Driving value engineering and cost management, balancing efficiency with design integrity.
• Supporting and collaborating with internal teams – including Leasing, Operations, Marketing, and Brand – to bring each store to life.
• Taking ownership of defect rectification, certification, and project close-out.
• Contributing ideas that enhance store design, improve build efficiency, and deliver better franchise outcomes.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Qualification in Construction, Building, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience managing retail or hospitality fit outs (QSR experience essential, drive-thru experience is highly regarded).
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects independently and concurrently.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a sharp eye for detail.
• Willingness to travel interstate to visit sites and support franchise partners.

Why work with us?

• Flexible work arrangements and a fantastic work culture built on our core brand values; Customers at Heart, People First, Passion for Coffee & Food, Own it, and Evolve.
• Excellent support office location in Sydney’s Inner West with benefits such as regular team lunches, barista coffee machine, birthday celebrations and regular team events.
• A day off on your birthday!
• A competitive remuneration package with performance-based incentives.
• You'll have the opportunity to work with a dynamic, fun team in a fast moving and vibrant environment.

This is an exciting time to join the Soul Origin team and become part of our success story!