Sr. Project Manager

24 Hour Fitness

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager oversees the end-to-end management of new club development, remodels, expansions, and capital improvement projects. This role bridges construction execution with real estate deal delivery--reviewing, negotiating, and coordinating all technical aspects of plan development and review, landlord work letters, tenant improvement allowances, delivery conditions, utilities, entitlements, permitting, and lease compliance. The ideal candidate combines strong project management discipline with commercial real estate fluency, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to lease obligations and corporate standards.

Requirements

Strong understanding of commercial real estate construction, including ground up and existing shell construction, entitlements, utilities, detailed landlord and tenant work letters, TI allowance restrictions and distribution, and delivery obligations.
Knowledge of construction project management best practices and big-box retail buildouts.
Knowledge of entitlements, including conditional use permits (CUP), ADA standards, A-3 occupancy, and traffic/parking studies.
Proven ability to negotiate and interpret contracts and lease exhibits.
Working familiarity with attorneys, local jurisdiction staff, general contractor (GC) operations; current or previous GC license strongly preferred.
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, lease documents, and technical specifications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including local jurisdiction, vendor and landlord correspondence.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple concurrent projects and resource allocation in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, USGN, and project management tools; experience with Service Channel preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Real Estate Development, or related field preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in retail real estate development and construction project management
Experience with big-box retail and multi-site rollout programs

Nice To Haves

Prior general contractor licensure, experience working for a licensed GC, or city planning/permitting department preferred
PMP, LEED or similar certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

Manage multiple concurrent projects, including new builds (ground up and existing shell), remodels, and expansions.
Develop project plans, objectives, scopes, budgets, schedules, and performance standards in partnership with Real Estate, Operations, and Finance.
Direct contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants, to ensure compliance with company standards, ADA standards, code, zoning, environmental laws and regulations, plans, and timelines.
Process entitlements and permits, coordinating with multiple departments at local jurisdictions to accelerate approvals and reduce delays by flagging code risks to reduce revision cycles.
Review and approve change orders, monitor cost performance, and identify corrective actions where necessary.
Conduct site visits and manage field communication to ensure adherence to design intent and lease delivery conditions.
Coordination with Facilities to assist with potential risks and implement mitigations.
Review, redline, and negotiate work letters, delivery conditions, and tenant improvement (TI) allowances in collaboration with Legal, Real Estate, and Construction teams.
Partner with Real Estate and Legal to ensure lease terms are accurately reflected in construction scope, schedule, and cost responsibilities.
Assess big-box retail zoning, site conditions and delivery standards to validate landlord commitments and readiness.
Support the transition from lease execution to construction mobilization, ensuring all deliverables (permits, utilities, access, signage) are aligned.
Maintain strong relationships with landlords, brokers, and general contractors to ensure lease obligations are met on both sides.
Establish and maintain general contractor relationships to support competitive bidding, consistent quality, and vendor accountability.
Negotiate and manage construction contracts in partnership with Legal and Procurement.
Verify contractor licenses, insurance, and safety compliance.
Serve as the primary point of contact for landlord construction coordination and dispute resolution.
Prepare and distribute weekly project status reports including budget, schedule, and risk tracking.
Update project documentation and maintain compliance with corporate contracting procedures.
Participate in recurring project calls with internal and external stakeholders to ensure milestones are met.
Value engineering and track cost to ensure financial accountability, invoice approval, and cash flow management.
Documentation -- AOP, manage close out processes, final inspections, occupancy permits and operations turnover.