Project Manager (Construction)

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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.

Responsibility 1: 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.
• Ensure the link with the maintenance team during the 1st year after store opening for the work guarantee period.
• 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.

Responsibility 2: Improve Real Estate portfolio

• Provides technical assistance to stores, for impacting projects as downsizing, extension or important refurbishment
• 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.

Responsibility 3: Design

• Develops the architectural sustainable design for (potential) new store or other physical touchpoints openings (to be constructed and/or existing building), revamping and/or relocation projects with various scenario analyses including downsizing and extension possibilities.
• Ensures the interior and exterior design of the project complies to the Decathlon identity, functionalities and technical standards with an optimized land usage, functional floor plan, qualitative and wellness environment, operating costs and building investments, sustainable energy and CO2 targets, etc.

Requirements

Experience & Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience working in the same industry, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of construction processes and practices.
• Degree in construction or a related field, providing a solid foundation of knowledge.
• Love and play sport regularly
• Strong background and experience as an architect, demonstrating expertise in the field.
• Proficient infunctional management, planning, organization, and execution, ensuring efficient project delivery.
• Flexible and innovative mindset, capable of adapting to changing circumstances and finding creative solutions.
• Analytical thinking skills, with a keen attention to detail, enabling thorough analysis and problem-solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, facilitating effective collaboration and clear articulation of ideas.
• Proficiency in 2D drawing and 3D visualization (softwares like Auto CAD, sketch up...) enabling the creation of accurate and visually appealing designs.
• Extensive experience in building realization, construction site management, retail fit-out, and expertise in conducting tenders and selecting suppliers.

Benefits

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!

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