Manager of Construction
About The Position
At JETSET Pilates Franchising, we’re redefining the boutique fitness landscape through a distinctive Modern Pilates method, refined studio design, and a commitment to brand excellence. As a fast-growing franchise network, we support our franchise partners from concept to launch, offering high-touch support in design, construction, and operations to ensure every location delivers the elevated JETSET experience our clients expect. The Manager of Construction will serve as a key steward of JETSET's brand standards across all franchise buildouts and ongoing construction and equipment initiatives. This role ensures consistency, quality, and brand protection across new and existing franchise locations. The Manager will act as a central liaison between JETSET’s internal departments and third-party-led construction project teams, suppliers and vendors, ensuring timelines, expectations, and compliance standards are aligned and communicated clearly. This position requires strong project oversight skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple development timelines while enforcing brand and architectural standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Design, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience managing construction review processes in a franchise or multi-unit retail/hospitality setting
- Working knowledge of construction processes, permitting workflows, and buildout timelines and CAD
- Experience reviewing architectural plans, signage proposals, and vendor submittals
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Available to travel to active and prospective construction sites
- Experience in a franchise system or brand with strict design standards preferred
Nice To Haves
- Startup Experience (Desired): While not required, experience in a startup environment would be beneficial due to the dynamic nature of scaling operations and managing multiple stakeholders simultaneously
Responsibilities
- Construction Oversight & Brand Compliance Review and approve construction documents and drawings to ensure alignment with JETSET design and brand standards.
- Monitor construction progress by attending OAC calls, reviewing construction progress photos, schedules, and milestone reports and visiting active job sites during buildoutsIssue construction closeout letters and follow up on any outstanding compliance issues post-opening
- Ensure all design standard are upheld during construction phase Internal Coordination & Reporting
- Maintain clear communication between construction project stakeholders and internal teams, including real estate, operations, training and marketing
- Keep internal teams apprised of critical construction milestones (e.g., permit submissions, build start, inspections, completion, opening)
- Ensure internal reporting tools are consistently updated with accurate construction status and projected opening dates
- Coordinate internal millwork and equipment package tracking and invoicing.
- Documentation & Process Management
- Provide any feedback or lessons learned that can be incorporated to the Design & Construction Manual
- Collaborate with architects and design consultants to apply brand updates across evolving franchise needs and new design solutions
- Assist with the evaluation and onboarding of source-restricted vendors for signage, millwork, and architectural services
- Franchisee Support Responsibilities
- Guidance and Feedback: Help franchisees navigate construction compliance processes by providing feedback, resources, and support to ensure success
- Collaborate with the Studio Support team to audit facility compliance and ensure brand standards are met across the entire studio network
- Issue Resolution: Assist franchisees in resolving construction-related issues, especially when brand standards are at risk
- Periodic Updates: Provide updates to architecture and design consultants based on feedback from audits or site visits
- Redirecting Support: Be available to redirect franchisees to appropriate resources or departments when additional support is needed
- Vendor Management Responsibilities
- Vendor Compliance: Maintain roster of source-restricted vendors for signage, millwork, and architectural services while ensuring they meet brand standards
- Contract Oversight: Ensure all third-party vendors deliver on their contracts and adhere to JETSET’s processes.
- Coordination: Collaborate with architects and design consultants to apply brand updates across evolving franchise needs
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, performance-based incentives, and growth opportunities
- 75% contribution to comprehensive individual health plan; plus dental, vision, life, and pet insurance options
- Up to 4% match to 401(k) plan with no waiting period
- Flexible fitness & wellness membership
- Paid time off and company holidays
- A culture that values innovation, ownership, and excellence
- Opportunity to join a dynamic team in a rapidly growing company
- A collaborative, supportive work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized
- Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
