[Remote] Director, International Construction

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the world. The Director, International Construction is responsible for managing all aspects of the design and construction process to support international markets in opening clubs efficiently and cost-effectively, while overseeing conversion projects and remodels.


Responsibilities

  • Manages the international club construction pipeline and oversees related project timelines in close cooperation with international franchisees’ construction teams; responsible for meeting club opening deadlines across international markets
  • Develops effective relationships with international franchisees’ construction teams and supports their efforts to manage the workstreams of local contractors, suppliers, architects and vendors
  • Performs on-site evaluations throughout the construction process to ensure clubs are being built to brand standards and in accordance with project schedule and within budget
  • Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements as well as branding and signage standards; communicates Planet Fitness standards through international franchisees to local contractors, suppliers, architects and vendors
  • Possesses a thorough and detailed understanding of Design Control Documents and related project management tools
  • Ensures delivery of branded elements and prototypical standards in every club while communicating design and construction modifications accurately and effectively to the franchisees, vendors, field, architects, and general contractors
  • Assists international franchisees with scope of work and required construction schedules as needed
  • Involved in the data collection and review as needed of build-out costs in order to provide cost analysis of individual projects
  • Supports international franchisees’ construction teams through pre-construction, construction and close-out; compiles progress reports, photos and checklists
  • As part of the International Development team, works closely with cross-functional teams including Operations, Finance, Procurement, Marketing, Equipment
  • Travels extensively throughout the assigned international region
  • Attends international franchisee pipeline calls and provides regular updates to cross-functional teams
  • Responsible for weekly updates to construction project pipeline report

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field, preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in office and field construction management for multi-unit fitness or retail organizations
  • Ability and willingness to travel 50–70% of the time, including some nights and weekends; currently resides near a major international airport
  • Valid driver's license, passport and clean driving record
  • Strong cross-cultural communication skills, able to engage effectively in environments from the jobsite to the boardroom
  • Proven experience managing general contractors and collaborating with project managers, subcontractors, and vendors
  • Practical experience managing capital budgets, with financial acumen and understanding of accounting principles
  • Knowledge of building codes and jobsite trades in applicable countries
  • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to make independent decisions and solve complex problems quickly and effectively
  • Extremely detail-oriented, efficient, and organized with an exceptional ability to establish priorities and objectives
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills along with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
  • Able to establish and maintain effective, collaborative work relationships with diverse individuals, internally and externally
  • Creative, progressive, thought leadership with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
  • Excellent leadership skills including the ability to build teams, motivate, guide, and mentor
  • Dedicated learner with a natural curiosity for consistent growth
  • Exhibits comfort, ease, and flexibility working in an extremely fast-paced ever-changing, deadline-driven environment
  • Cooperative team player with an upbeat, positive, “can-do” attitude!
  • Multi-lingual skills strongly preferred, with the ability to travel and operate independently in international markets and diverse cultural settings
  • Familiarity with multi-unit franchise systems, preferred

Benefits

  • Core medical, dental, vision, life and disability as well as supplemental accident, hospital and critical illness coverage options
  • Generous time off program (including volunteer time)
  • Childcare reimbursement
  • Paid parental leave
  • Pet care reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Free Black Card membership
  • Learning and development programs
  • Engagement activities
  • 401(k) Plan with safe harbor employer matching
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Annual corporate bonus incentive program based on company financial and personal performance

Company Overview

  • Planet Fitness is a provider of fitness training programs and classes. It was founded in 1992, and is headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.planetfitness.com/.

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