Store Construction and Maintenance Manager

Skechers USA Ltd.; Madrid, Barcelona; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Skechers USA Ltd. is seeking a Construction and Maintenance Manager to oversee the store construction and maintenance for 30+ European locations.

You will liaise with the corporate design/construction team, review plans, and manage budgets, timelines, bids, and contractor coordination across Europe. The role requires a strong background in retail construction and facilities management, along with excellent communication skills and willingness to travel up to 30–40% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in retail construction and facilities management.
• Proven project management experience.
• Strong budgeting and process knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee store construction and maintenance for 30+ stores in Europe.
• Coordinate budgets, timelines, and vendor bids.
• Liaise with design/construction teams to ensure consistency.
• Prepare and manage project documentation and close-out.

Skills

Project management

Retail construction

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

## Construction and Maintenance ManagerApplylocations: Madrid, Spain: Barcelona, Spaintime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR130732ABOUT THE ROLE: The purpose of this position is to manage the store construction, and maintenance process for 30+ retail stores in Europe. Direct the store construction process and manage store maintenance for future European stores.**WHAT YOU’LL DO:****STORE CONSTRUCTION FUNCTIONS**• Fully liaise with the corporate design/construction department for consistent store implementation throughout Europe.• Review architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans for accuracy and completeness.• Periodic site visits to new stores under development/construction or maintenance issues.• Manage the construction process including vendor purchase orders and management.• Establish construction budgets• Generate construction timelines and schedules• Coordinate bids, qualify new contractors and contract review• Plan, review, and value engineer construction details when requested• Review and analyse bid proposals, contracts, invoices & change orders• Ensure construction projects are completed within budget and on schedule, including all documentation to submit for approval• Update and final completion of Budget to Actual Sheet within 30 days of opening for discussion with Corporate• Source new contractors• Manage store construction process and turnover of store to retail operations team• Prepare and maintain project folders and files• Prepare purchase orders, including all change orders for vendors and contractors and update the Budget vs Actual in US $$ each PO or invoice to maintain current cost of projects• Visit sites as dictated by the construction process• Prepare punch lists at site visits for vendors and contractors and complete follow through within 30 days of opening• Assist in the collection of tenant improvement allowances from landlord• Collect and prepare final close-out documents from contractors, vendors as required by landlord**STORE MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS**• Maintain and organise various service vendors, programs and supplies• Responsible for establishing and maintaining official documents and records in appropriate files• regarding store maintenance.• Direct service calls regarding store issues which may be resolved or referred to proper person for• resolution.• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY**• Responsible for Facilities and Safety Co-ordinator**WHAT YOU’LL BRING:**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Therequirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field• Demonstrable experience in retail construction and facilities management (retail background is required).• Demonstrable project management experience.• Strong understanding of construction processes, budgeting, and project management best practices• Highly collaborative mindset and ability to cooperate to ensure the smooth running of the department and the business at all levels, internally and externally.• Flexibility and ability to take on new challenges.• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex problems and solutions in a concise and succinct way.• Organisation skills with the ability to work independently.• Assertivity and ability to influence on managing contractors and landlord representatives. • Creativity, capacity to work multi-tasking and to solve problems and offer solutions.• Self-starter mindset to work on their own initiative and offer new ways of working.• Willingness to travel up to 30-40% of working time. **LANGUAGE SKILLS:**• Spanish bilingual and excellent command on English**WHO WE ARE:** Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand. **Be You - Feel Welcome**Skechers recognises the importance and power of diversity within our business. We ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. ***Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or health conditions, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions as detailed above.***