Sr Manager of Club Design and Equipment

In-Shape Fitness•Stockton, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Manager of Club Design & Equipment leads the planning, design, and execution of club layouts and equipment strategies across the portfolio. This role translates brand, operational, and financial objectives into scalable, high-performing design solutions while remaining hands-on in layouts, renderings, FF&E planning, and project deliverables. The Sr. Manager drives cross-functional alignment, ensures design accuracy and consistency, and oversees project scope, budgets, risks, and timelines. This role also provides direct leadership to the Project Engineer and partners closely with Construction, Facilities, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Fitness, and external vendors to deliver high-quality, brand-aligned club environments.

Requirements

Minimum 5–7 years of experience in club design, equipment planning, or related fields, with at least 2 years in a leadership or project management role
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple concurrent projects across Design, Construction, Facilities and Operations
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and project management platforms (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana, or similar)
Demonstrates expertise in developing high-quality 3D renderings and interior elevations for concept presentations and project rollouts
Strong understanding of FF&E strategy, brand standards, and club layout optimization
Experience interpreting architectural, MEP, and construction documents
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to leadership and external partners
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Windows-based systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying risks and resolving issues
Ability to mentor and develop junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment
Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and pivot quickly in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting
Comfortable with site visits, field coordination, and working across remote and in-person teams
Delivers high-quality, accurate work products within established timelines and standards
Self-managing with the ability to work independently to accomplish tasks
Demonstrates good judgment, confidentiality, and diplomacy in handling sensitive and confidential information with integrity
Team-oriented and adept at managing several complex projects simultaneously
Ability to adapt to evolving project scopes, timelines, and priorities while maintaining quality and accuracy
Ability to travel approximately 30% for site visits, project support, strategic initiatives and company meetings
Passion for fitness, health, and wellness industry
Safety-minded and proactive in maintaining a safe and compliant work environment
Attend and participate in required meetings and trainings as needed

Responsibilities

Lead, coach and develop the Project Engineer providing technical direction, workload prioritization, performance feedback and guidance to support successful project execution while actively contributing to design deliverables and project execution
Lead the development, review, revision and production of equipment layouts to ensure alignment with brand standards, operational needs, member experience and project objectives
Develop, review and refine 3D renderings, interior elevations and visual presentation materials to communicate design intent, support decision-making and align stakeholders.
Establish, maintain and apply club design, equipment, finish, safety and operational standards while ensuring layouts, plans and deliverables remain accurate, consistent, and compliant across the portfolio
Conduct club visits, lead site surveys and provide hands-on field coordination to validate layouts, assess project needs, identify risks and support fit out and equipment planning activities
Own and execute planning and scope development from schematic design through final punch list for club layouts including furniture, fixtures, equipment, finishes and other refit and project scope
Maintain, update and improve club design documentation including layouts, standards, visual guides, templates and department files, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, consistency and scalability
Identify opportunities to improve club design standards, templates, and processes to support scalability and consistency across the portfolio
Prepare, manage and contribute to project updates, schedules, submittal reviews, approvals, and tracking within project management platforms ensuring stakeholders have clear visibility to priorities, risks and milestones
Partner with Operations, Facilities, Fitness, Finance and other stakeholders to ensure equipment and design solutions balance member experience, durability, maintenance needs, operational efficiency, lifecycle cost and long-term business value
Lead and contribute to FF&E strategy, vendor selection, product recommendations, budget preparation and pricing review to support project goals, operational needs and portfolio standards
Lead and participate in cross-functional collaboration with other Construction, Facilities, Fitness, Finance, Marketing, Operations and other departments and external partners to align scope, timing, budget, brand standards, and implementation requirements
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned