Construction & Maintenance Project Manager

Decathlo; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Decathlon in Montreal is seeking a Construction & Maintenance Project Manager to be the technical architect of our real estate portfolio. You will plan, develop, and lead store construction projects and maintenance programs to ensure safety, comfort, sustainability, and economic performance of all buildings.

You will manage project planning, supervise external contractors, oversee budgets and timelines, implement maintenance policies, collaborate with international teams, and drive energy

Responsibilities

• Define and oversee construction project planning and execution (new stores, remodels, relocations, extensions).
• Oversee safety, budgets, timelines, and environmental targets across projects.
• Define and implement maintenance policies and manage partnerships with Facility Management.

Job description

At Decathlon, we strongly believe that success starts with the fulfillment of our people: \"To move people through the wonders of sport.\"

As a Construction & Maintenance Project Manager, you will be the technical architect of our real estate portfolio. Your mission? Plan, develop, and lead store construction projects and maintenance operations to ensure the safety, comfort, sustainability, and economic performance of all our buildings.

Your Mission

• Construction Project Planning & Execution: Provide technical expertise for new store openings (greenfield or existing sites), remodels, relocations, downsizings, or extensions. Conduct technical due diligence processes (environmental, structural, soil). Oversee external contractors, and manage construction sites through to final handover, adhering to budgets, timelines, safety standards, and environmental targets (sustainable building certifications, CO2 reduction).

• Maintenance Management & Supervision: Define and implement maintenance policies across the entire store network. Support the operational transfer to store teams (handover). Select and manage Facility Management partners to guarantee high standards of quality, safety, and brand image. Respond to emergency situations and provide continuous support to store teams.

• Portfolio Optimization & Sustainability: Conduct regular technical audits and diagnostics (building health assessments). Define medium- and long-term investment plans (Capex/Opex). Identify and deploy innovative technical solutions to reduce operating costs and lower carbon footprint (energy efficiency, renewable energy).

• Collaboration & Skill Development: Train and guide local managers on technical building operations. Collaborate with international teams (United Real Estate & United Facility Management) to integrate global best practices.