Store Manager/ Store Director (Retail)

1. Strategic Planning & Management
Develop and implement short-term, mid-term, and long-term plans for Construction & Maintenance activities.
Prepare annual, quarterly, and monthly plans for new store construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance.
Provide strategic advice to Management on new store openings, store renovations, and store closures.
Propose improvements to processes and technical standards to optimize cost and operational efficiency.
2. Construction & Renovation Project Management
Manage the full project lifecycle, including site survey, design coordination, budgeting, construction, inspection, and handover.
Coordinate with internal departments (Operations, Leasing, Legal, Finance, Procurement, etc.) during project execution.
Work directly with contractors, design consultants, construction teams, and suppliers.
Monitor and control project progress, construction quality, workplace safety, and legal compliance
Handle issues arising during construction and report promptly to Management.
3. Maintenance & Repair Management
Develop and implement preventive and periodic maintenance plans for all stores.
Supervise maintenance activities including electrical systems, plumbing, air-conditioning, fire protection systems, building structures, interiors, and signage.
Ensure stores operate safely and continuously with minimal disruption to business activities.
Propose repair or replacement solutions to extend asset lifespan and improve efficiency.
4. Budget & Cost Control
Prepare construction and maintenance budgets by project and on an annual basis.
Monitor and control actual expenses against approved budgets.
Review quotations and propose suitable contractors and suppliers.
Prepare cost reports, analyze variances, and recommend cost-optimization solutions.
5. Team Management & Reporting
Manage, assign tasks, and evaluate the performance of team members within the department.
Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to subordinates.
Prepare periodic and ad-hoc reports to Management/HQ on project progress, costs, and risks.