Planet Fitness Headquarters is searching for a Director of Construction to join our team! The candidate must reside in the Southeast Region, close to a major airport.

The Director of Construction is responsible for constructing a seamless process to manage, coordinate and direct all design and construction efforts for new store openings and remodels. The process will verify that stores are built to architectural plans, specifications and budgets. You will ensure that design and brand standards are met through all phases of store layout and construction.

As our Director of Construction, you will continually develop the company brand and retail physical environment and strive for seamless integration of architectural, brand, graphics and technology standards.

You will manage all national vendors relating to store build outs. You will create a culture of cost control, using the construction team and national architects to control and verify franchise and corporate construction projects to budget.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure the successful opening and remodel of all Planet Fitness locations in the Midwest region. This will include coordinating the interrelating activities of all contractors, suppliers, architects, vendors, and leasing agents.

Ensure delivery of branded elements and prototypical standards in every store while communicating design and construction modifications accurately and effectively to the field, the architects and general contractors.

Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Manage overall timeliness of project schedules for new store and remodels, ensuring that projected opening dates are met.

Train architects on how to draw to Planet Fitness standards and requirements.

Negotiate contracts with subcontractors and vendors, ensuring that all phases of the work are encompassed and that a clear definition of work responsibility is defined.

Maintain and manage relationships with all national account vendors and partner with landlords on issues related to construction.

Lead forecasting of job cost and job cost close out. Manage budgets for new store CapEx, facilities, special projects and remodels.

Maintain and update the construction binder.

Oversee Facilities on overall maintenance repairs on existing stores.

Initiate new objectives for construction processes and facilities management. Develop and maintain cost controls and new cost savings programs.

Qualifications/Skills

Bachelor’s degree in business, construction or related field.

Extensive knowledge of a Multi-Unit Franchise system.

10 years managing franchise real estate and construction for franchise retail chain.

Demonstrated organization and project management skills.

Financial acumen with an ability to manage budgets and control costs.

Ability to work “cross-functionally” within the organization.

High level of familiarity with the Real Estate processes, analytics and area demographics.

Ability to travel 100% within the Southeast United States.

Why you should join Planet Fitness!

Contribute to changing people’s lives every day by helping us create a healthier Planet!

Work hard and play hard with an amazing group of talented, dynamic professionals!

Want more reasons?

Competitive salaries

Medical and Dental insurance

Term Life Insurance

401(K) and Roth Retirement Savings Plan

Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Childcare Allowance

Vacation/Holiday Pay

Free Black Card Membership

Weekly catered lunches

Company sponsored social