The Associate Director - Store Setup & Equipment is responsible for endtoend execution of new store setup, renovation, and expansion projects, with full accountability for store fitout, fixtures, equipment, and readiness for store opening. The role ensures that all store setup and equipment solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with company standards, while coordinating crossfunctionally with construction, design, procurement, operations, and external partners.
Store Setup & Project Delivery
Lead and manage endtoend store setup projects, including new store opening, renovation, relocation, and expansion, from planning through store handover.
Oversee store fitout activities, ensuring layouts, fixtures, equipment, and installations fully comply with approved prototypes, operational requirements, and lease conditions.
Coordinate site visits, readiness reviews, inspections, and final punch list closure prior to store opening.
Equipment Management
Own the planning, specification, and deployment of store equipment, including fixtures, tools, and operational assets required for store opening.
Ensure all equipment meets operational, safety, quality, and cost standards.
Budget, Cost & Schedule Control
Develop and manage capital expenditure budgets related to store setup, fitout, and equipment.
Track project costs from initial planning through store opening, ensuring cost control and timely delivery.
Standards & Compliance
Ensure store setup and equipment installation comply with company standards, safety regulations, and applicable laws.
Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to standardize, optimize, and improve store setup and equipment processes.
CrossFunctional Coordination
Coordinate closely with Construction, Design, Procurement, Operations, Finance, and Property teams to align store setup plans, schedules, and equipment readiness.
Communicate project progress, risks, and changes clearly to senior management and key stakeholders.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field
15+ years experience in store development, store setup, equipment management, or related functions, with minimum 7 years in a managerial or senior leadership role.
Strong knowledge of store fitout, building systems, and M&E systems.
Proven experience in managing multisite projects, capital budgets, contractors, and vendors.
Professional registration as an engineer or a construction manager certification.
Experience developing and managing budgets, schedules and work letters
Experience in negotiating commercial contracts, master agreements, work letters and other construction agreements
Have strong project management experience in multiple building types and locations
Ability to lead negotiations and manage high-level meetings and discussions
Detailed knowledge of construction industry, terminology, codes, and design disciplines
Strong interpersonal/team skills and ability to effectively communicate, coordinate, and work with a diverse set of project stakeholders and provide excellent customer service
Knowledge of SLM (Store Lifecycle Management) or equivalent project management tools
Benefits
Health Insurance - At Makro PRO, we care about your health! Group insurance from a top insurance company is included in your benefits—OPD, IPD, Emergency OPD
Provident Fund - Makro PRO cares about your long-term plan! We offer 3% provident fund.
Year-end bonus - We include variable and performance bonus for our employees.
Gym Facilities - Our Head office has a fitness center, yoga room, and recreational space. Enjoy Bangkok scenery and work your body!
Attractive Vacations days - Enjoy our attractive annual leave of 20 days!
No overtime - We work 5 days a week. We set our own goals and deadlines.
Cool hardware - New MacBook. The tool to help you be the best of yourself.
Free car parking space - No more stress or extra cost if you drive to work. We offer free parking space for our employees.
Best Culture
- Clear focus.
- Diverse Workplace (Our members are from around the world!)
- Non-hierarchical and agile environment
- Growth opportunity and career path
