Company Overview

Easy Mile Fitness is a multi-unit franchisee of Planet Fitness health clubs located throughout the Southeast, owning & operating 8 Planet Fitness clubs in Florida and Georgia. We are a small and expanding group headquartered in an engaging co-working location in downtown Boston. We are focused on structuring a team based on collaboration, hard-work, and initiative.

With more than 1,700 locations, Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) is one of the largest and most popular fitness chains in the world. Planet Fitness possesses a highly recognized brand in the high-value, low-price segment of the market. Its core mission is to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which it calls the Judgement Free Zone®.

General Responsibilities:

We are seeking a full-time Construction Project Manager to oversee the construction of new clubs, remodels, special projects and initiatives. This position takes direction from the COO, ensuring that quality standards are maintained, budgets are met and schedules achieved. Anticipated responsibilities outlined below in conjunction with ad-hoc projects as they arise.

Responsibilities

Manage projects and schedules of the various phases appropriately to ensure required opening dates and completion dates are achieved to meet business plans.

Manage process of architectural/engineering documentation for each location from concept plan through store opening, ensuring budget, schedule and operational needs are met and all relevant construction details are conveyed.

Manage all aspects of a store’s construction process with parties including contractors, vendors, in-house and field personnel to ensure a smooth and on-time opening.

Execute in alignment with established construction management systems and procedures to meet schedules, budgets and ensure prudent use of capital expenditures.

Follow a formal construction bid review process for approval by the COO that includes recommendation of qualified bidders, preparation of standardized contracts, bid documents and specified qualifications.

Adhere to strict project cost control procedures to track actual expenditures and meet budgets.

Execute project closeout procedures that ensure adherence to contract and landlord requirements for lien waivers; retainage payments, warranties, construction allowances and as-built verification.

Review job progress during construction for quality and timeliness, perform post-construction recaps to ensure stores are complete and there are no open issues to detract from store function or appearance delivering a quality finished project.

Other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related fields along with three to five years’ minimum experience in big box, fitness clubs or specialty retail store planning/construction.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously of various scope and complexities

Excellent follow-up skills and drive to meet deadlines

Negotiation and problem-solving skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, and Gantt Chart software

Experience managing a large volume of work that includes extensive travel during peak periods throughout the year

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Ability to travel 30% of the time to clubs located in the Southeast of the US