Acoustic Design Manager

PureGym US•New York, NY

8d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The PureGym Group is a leading gym operator headquartered in the UK, boasting 700 locations and more than 2 million members worldwide. We're thrilled to announce our expansion into the United States! Our commitment to providing high-quality, affordable gyms for everyone, everywhere, remains unwavering. Our mission to inspire healthier nations has made us the UK's favorite gym, and now, an international success story. With our unique "Everybody Welcome" approach, we create a friendly, warm, and inclusive environment for all our employees and members. We are looking for an Acoustic Design Manager to join our Team! As an integral part of the Group Property Development team, you will be responsible for leading the design of acoustic solutions within the US for both standard and non-standard developments.

Requirements

Strong project management skills within property development and acoustics.
Understanding (or strong interest in developing understanding) of acoustic risks and solutions in gym environments.
Able to read and interpret technical drawings, specs and professional documents.
Experience in large-scale, fast-paced, multi-site developments.
Comfortable managing multiple third-party stakeholders and suppliers.
Able to travel nationally across the US as needed.
Able to make clear, evidence-based recommendations quickly.
Thrives under pressure; makes sound decisions in challenging situations.
Proactive, adaptable, hands-on and able to respond quickly to change.
Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills and attention to detail.
Uses data to inform decisions and recommendations.
Excellent communicator who can simplify complex issues and influence senior stakeholders.
Effective cross-functional collaborator focused on delivering strong outcomes for the business.
Member-focused, always seeking to imorove the experience through their work.
Process-oriented with a lean, waste-reducing mindset.
Committed to personal development and professional growth.

Nice To Haves

Ideally experienced in gym operations or high-volume, low-price fitness environments.
Degree-educated in a relevant field; ASA membership desirable.
Ideally familiar with customer-facing industries (leisure, hospitality, retail).
Passion for (or interest in) fitness and leisure.

Responsibilities

Support and inform US feasibility assessments through acoustic risk reviews and profiling of new and existing PureGym properties.
Instruct appropriate, US site-specific acoustic surveys via a framework of external acoustic consultants.
Review US acoustic consultants’ recommendations and designs for compliance with PureGym specifications, best value and fit.
Manage US framework consultants and key product suppliers, ensuring services and materials delivered align with service level agreements.
When required, monitor, periodically review and rank the performance of US framework consultants and key material suppliers.
Support robust procurement processes, including managing and renewing existing agreements, and selecting alternative or additional suppliers.
Project-manage the US design process for bespoke and novel acoustic solutions for challenging, non-standard gym developments, working alongside the Senior Acoustic Design Manager and internal/external designers.
Balance risk, cost and time considerations to make informed commercial recommendations on US acoustic design, including opportunities to limit or exclude mitigation.
Input into cost management of US acoustic solutions, including creating and updating mitigation case studies.
Develop a working document of all relevant US acoustic standards for each State, City or Township as needed.
Continuously research and develop improved noise mitigation solutions in the US and enhance optionality within the development process.
With support from the Senior Acoustic Design Manager, investigate, advise and report on noise/vibration complaints affecting existing US PureGym properties, engaging relevant internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure personal development plans are in place, relevant, and actively managed to support continuing professional development.
Positively represent the Development function internally and act as an ambassador for PureGym externally.