Construction & Maintenance Manager

Decathlon Hong Kong; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Staff discount

Wellness allowance

Profit sharing

Job summary

Decathlon Singapore is seeking a proactive Real Estate & Construction Manager to lead store openings, renovations and long-term maintenance across the portfolio. You will drive project delivery, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and optimize costs through strategic planning and supplier management.

You will collaborate with local teams, landlords and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality spaces that reflect Decathlon's sporty lifestyle and brand standards.

Qualifications

• English fluency (written and spoken).
• End-to-end construction project execution, budgeting and cost estimations.
• Strong knowledge of construction procedures and interior fit-out processes.
• Experience coordinating external maintenance contractors and multi-store facility ops.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and realize construction activities for store openings, relocations, and extensions while managing budget and safety standards.
• Plan, develop and lead maintenance activities for existing stores and new builds with a focus on long-term capex planning.
• Improve Real Estate portfolio through regular property audits, cost savings and sustainability opportunities.
• Coordinate tenders, negotiate specifications, and ensure handover, inspections and final financial closeout.

Skills

Project management

Cost management

Site operations

Technical visualization

Vendor management

Job description

Ready to play ?

We are the champs in crafting and slinging sporting goods, apparel, and equipment. Whether you’re smashing goals or conquering the great outdoors, Decathlon’s got your back – because winning is our favorite sport!

What is our culture like

Where decisions spark High-fives : Decathlon rocks a lively, sporty vibe where mistakes can turn into global victories. We tackle responsibilities with the same energy – turning challenges into triumphs! Our game plan? Preserving the world together!

Live for sports Now do it for a living

At Decathlon, dive into sports madness with events, competitions, and a winning culture. Enjoy exclusive employee discounts for top-notch gear – where games and victories turn into epic celebrations!

Role

Plan, develop and realize construction activities in real estate projects following internal concepts and frameworks adapted to local norms in the country/zone and Group’s requirements, aligned with safety standards and by monitoring costs.

Plan, develop and lead building maintenance activities following United guidelines and tools to ensure the sustainability, comfort, image and safety of all people, ensuring the definition and application of short, middle and long-term capex plan for the full portfolio.

Plan, develop and realize construction activities

• Provides engineering and construction expertise by advising, proposing and applying technical solutions for (potential) new store openings (to be constructed and/or existing building), revamping, relocation, sale and leaseback, downsizing and extension projects including negotiating construction split lists and leading all technical meetings with the landlord
• Coordinates and supports technical due diligence processes including soil, environmental and / or structure studies
• Manages the realization of the project: Selects / guides tenders, negotiates the technical specifications and contractualises construction services / works and manages the selected external partners following the approved budget and planning while optimizing the operations and maintenance costs and building investments
• Manages all construction activities and ensures the realization, completion, handover and post-delivery follow-up complies to Decathlon technical specifications, internal international safety and security standards, sustainability targets, local laws and statutory regulations.
• Perform routine site inspections to monitor quality and compliance with safety standards.
• Prepares, reviews and validates the content of (building) permit and / or (sustainable building) certification applications
• Develops briefing and guidance for (execution) stakeholders
• Manages the project constraints within the project defined Budget, timeline and quality and delivers the baseline scope of work.
• Performs Project closing processes and oversees the completion of all punch list items and final inspections, by ensuring all required documentation is collected and manages the final financial closeout, including processing final payments to subcontractors and suppliers.

Plan, develop and lead maintenance activities

• Provides maintenance expertise by advising, proposing and applying maintenance policies and solutions for existing and (potential) new stores, revamping, relocation, sale and leaseback, downsizing and extension projects including negotiating maintenance split lists and participating in technical meetings with landlords
• Accompany the handover processes with the store leader/store operation manager
• Creates a list of maintenance services and updates it regularly to ensure a qualitative tender
• Ensures that the internal company technical safety, health, image and security requirements are maintained and implemented by our contractual partners with a high quality and satisfaction level of our local teams.
• Selects / guides tenders, negotiates and contractualises (framework) maintenance services / works and manages the selected external partners following the approved budget and planning
• Develops briefing and guidance for (execution) stakeholders in facility operations and maintenance activities
• Give technical support to Business Development teams
• Responds and follow-up to emergency situations

Improve Real Estate portfolio

• Carries out a regular, annual property audit and ensures that the property in the dedicated region is managed efficiently
• Provides technical assistance to stores
• Stay up to date with (innovative) technical designs, techniques and standards to identify and apply operational cost savings and/or CO2 emission decrease opportunities
• Collaborates with global peers to facilitate the integration of United Real Estate’s objectives, tools and process improvements and sharing of best practices
• Expand the list of potential construction company vendors by continuously conducting market studies with Ind. purchase teams
• Performs regularly maintenance diagnostics / health checks of the real estate portfolio and defines a multi-year investment plan for each individual location
• Complete the asset review annually
• Advises and upskills local operators of individual locations on property technical operation efficiency
• Measures and reviews performances of maintenance decisions made on newly opened and existing stores
• Stay up to date with (innovative) maintenance methods, techniques and standards to identify and apply operational cost savings, CO2 emission decrease opportunities and/or other innovative technical property management solutions
• Collaborates with global peers to facilitate the integration of United Facility Management’s objectives, tools and process improvements and sharing of best practices

Experience & Qualifications

Professional fluency in English (written and spoken).

Hard Skills & Technical Competencies

• Singapore Statutory & Safety Knowledge: Practical understanding of local codes and submissions (BCA, SCDF/FSSD, WSH/MOM, PUB, EMA) and landlord fit-out regulations.
• Project & Cost Management: End-to-end execution of construction projects, budget management, and cost estimations.
• Construction & Site Operations: Strong knowledge of construction procedures, interior fit-out processes, quality control (QC), and local construction safety standards.
• Facility Management: Experience coordinating external maintenance contractors and overseeing multi-store facility operations across operational retail spaces.
• Technical Visualization: Proficiency in reading and interpreting 2D and 3D visualization drawings and plans.

Soft Skills & Work Style

• Negotiation & Vendor Management: Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts, manage tenders, and handle both internal and external stakeholders.
• Meticulous & Detail-Oriented: Sharp eye for quality control, safety compliance, and finishing details during site handovers.
• Multitasking & Organization: Ability to prioritize and balance multiple store projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Interpersonal Communication & Collaboration: Strong networking and stakeholder management skills to liaise effectively between ops leaders, contractors, and internal teams.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Proactive mindset to assess on-site risk factors and make sound, timely decisions.
• Adaptability & Performance Orientation: High drive to achieve results in changing conditions and site dynamics.

Good to Have (Nice to Have)

• Hands-on proficiency with 3D modeling software

A Remuneration That Grows With You

• Salary in accordance with your experience
• Monthly bonus based on sales performance - up to 10%.
• Dive into the opportunity to become a Shareholder and share in the success of our global family.
• At the end of the year, reap the rewards of profit sharing based on the performances across the country.

Climb the Career Ladder

• Elevate your skills with the power of our internal Decathlon Academy – upskill and re-skill your way to greatness.
• Chart your course with local and global career progression opportunities (Zig-zag and/or specialization) in retail, procurement and support team.

Because We Care About You

• We’ve got your well-being covered with comprehensive medical and insurance coverage.
• Enjoy a flexible spending allowance annually for Sports & Health related expenses, including dental, vision and wellness activities;
• Enjoy staff discount across ALL Decathlon products

Sports, Community, and Bonding

• Kick off those shoes and join in the sports fun after work or during team meetings.
• Immerse yourself in a vibrant community of like-minded, sporty individuals just like you!

At Decathlon, we’re not just a workplace – we’re a lifestyle, and we want you to experience the very best. Join us and let’s conquer the world of sports together!