Store Construction & Maintenance Specialist

About the role

VisilabGroup is seeking a Store Construction & Maintenance Specialist to lead construction, renovation and upkeep of its 175+ retail locations across Switzerland. You will act as the main liaison between internal teams, external contractors and the EssilorLuxottica Group, ensuring stores are attractive, compliant and operationally efficient.

Key responsibilities

• Lead store construction projects from feasibility studies through to opening, including new builds, relocations and renovations.
• Coordinate procurement, tender processes and contract negotiations with architects, landlords and suppliers.
• Oversee maintenance activities for all stores and headquarters, managing service providers, cleaning, pest control and incident handling.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Support lease management, expansion initiatives and cross‑functional collaboration with Retail Operations, Finance, Legal, Procurement and EssilorLuxottica teams.

Required profile

• Several years of experience in project management, construction, retail fit‑out or facility management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple sites and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Technical background in construction, engineering or a related field; additional project‑management qualification is a plus.
• Fluent or near‑fluent German or French, professional English proficiency; Italian is a plus.

Required skills

• Strong command of Microsoft Excel
• Strong command of Microsoft PowerPoint
• Strong command of Microsoft Word
• Strong command of Microsoft Outlook
• Basic knowledge of SAP (optional)