Retail Facilities Project Lead

Club21; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Club21 in Malaysia seeks a proactive Project Executive (Facilities Management) to independently manage the facilities operations of our retail stores, overseeing maintenance, vendor coordination, and safety compliance.

You will lead store openings, renovations, and closures, monitor budgets, and build strong relationships with mall management and landlords to ensure cost-effective, high-quality delivery.

Qualifications

• Diploma and/or Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields.
• At least 5 years of facilities/real estate experience, with project management and space planning.
• Hands-on experience delivering retail fit-out projects.
• Knowledge of retail design, fit-out processes, and operations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to multi-task.
• Exposure to AutoCAD is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and occasional after-hours work.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day facilities operations across all retail stores.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee store openings, renovations, relocations, and closures.
• Manage maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance work to keep stores safe and well-maintained.
• Source, negotiate, and manage contractors and suppliers to ensure quality work within budget and timelines.
• Conduct regular site inspections and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare monthly facilities reports and monitor operating expenses and project updates.
• Coordinate with Finance to monitor facilities operating and capital expenditures.
• Identify cost-saving initiatives while maintaining service quality.
• Build and maintain relationships with Retail Managers, mall management, landlords, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate emergencies and after-hours support for urgent maintenance and openings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Client-focused approach

Education

Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in PM/CM/Interior Design/Retail Mgmt

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Club21 in Malaysia seeks a proactive Project Executive (Facilities Management) to independently manage the facilities operations of our retail stores, overseeing maintenance, vendor coordination, and safety compliance.

You will lead store openings, renovations, and closures, monitor budgets, and build strong relationships with mall management and landlords to ensure cost-effective, high-quality delivery.