[Hiring] Construction Project Manager @Planet Fitness

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Construction Project Manager to oversee and manage construction projects from conception through completion. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing construction projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction management, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with teams, vendors, and stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects with full ownership from initiation to completion, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution ensuring alignment with expected cost, schedule, and quality.
• Oversee and coordinate with contractors, architects, engineers, and vendors to ensure project deliverables are met holding all team members accountable to scope, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Review and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in estimating and forecasting construction project build-out costs, including developing budgets and managing cost projections throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, issue, and review bid packages for projects, abstracting bids, ensuring the selection of qualified vendors and contractors while identifying scope gaps or cost-saving opportunities prior to award.
• Maintain tight budget control, forecasting, and ensure effective cost management for all projects.
• Create and maintain detailed project schedules, identifying and mitigating risks to keep projects on track.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable safety standards, building codes, and regulations.
• Monitor job site progress through regular site visits and meetings to ensure quality control and adherence to project specifications.
• Document and maintain detailed records of all project processes, timelines, and costs.
• Provide aggressive follow-up and coordination to address delays, resolve issues, and drive schedules forward.
• Develop and implement best practices and standard operating procedures to enhance project delivery.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress, challenges, and successes on a weekly basis.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by department head and/or manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience with a minimum of 2 years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Experience with Monday.com software or demonstrated willingness and ability to quickly learn new project management tools.
• Advanced knowledge of reading and interpreting blueprints, construction terminology, and industry standards.
• Experience managing fast-paced construction projects with a hands-on, proactive approach.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, often at different stages and in various locations.
• Exceptional budgeting and financial management skills with a keen focus on cost controls and reducing project costs.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to adapt to changing project needs.
• Experience leading or supporting competitive bid processes.
• Preferred background in design, with the ability to review plans for constructability, coordination, and alignment with budget and operational requirements.
• Proven ability to lead or support value engineering efforts to identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality, functionality, and brand standards.

Requirements

• You value Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, and being Member-Focused.
• You have a passion for health and fitness, and you believe in no judgment.
• You are an initiative-taker who thrives in a demanding environment, and you are eager to make your impact on a rapidly growing organization.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for project outcomes.
• Ability to proactively identify problems and drive solutions without direction.
• Strong proficiency with Excel, Outlook, and Adobe DC, as well as construction management software.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to effectively manage teams and liaise with clients and vendors.
• Aggressive follow-up skills, ensuring no detail or issue is overlooked.
• You have strong analytic and Microsoft office, oral and written communication skills with an innate attention to detail.
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit and passion for building programs from scratch.
• Significant enthusiasm for brainstorming and collaborative work.
• You are organized and you can prioritize multiple tasks, pivot on the fly, and get tasks done.
• Ability to be action- and detail-oriented, organized with ability to manage teams to execute within deadlines.
• Proven ability to build cross-functional partnerships and inspire collaboration and action.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & 401K plan.
• Equity-Linked Incentive Program.
• Company contribution towards health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) LTD, STD and Illness.
• Paid Time Off benefits.
• Free Black Card membership.

Additional Notes

• Travel: As required to support project execution including occasional travel to the corporate office for in-person meetings.
• Location: Open to remote, however, preference will be given to candidates local to the corporate HQ in Milford, CT.
• EEO Statement: IGNITE Fitness Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other employment practices.
• Accountability: Assume full accountability for project success, including budget, schedule, and execution. The Project Manager is responsible for proactively identifying issues, driving solutions, and ensuring successful delivery of each project.
• Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.