Director, International Construction

About Us

Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States by number of members and locations. We have over 2,700+ stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia, and Spain. 90% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent franchisees.

 

At Planet Fitness, our unique mission has always been to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment. And we’re proud of the amazing Planet Fitness team that supports our clubs and team members. They are comprised of dynamic, dedicated, and talented individuals who represent our values of integrity, transparency, passion, respect, and excellence (while having fun!) in everything they do.

 

Joining the PF family means being part of a company that cares about bettering the health and wellbeing of our communities. It means being a part of a supportive, engaging workforce with an inclusive culture that values diversity and creates an environment where everyone can feel they belong. It means encouraging professional growth and development. It means making true, lasting connections with your co-workers with celebrations, team building activities and engaging corporate events! It means creating a positive impact in our local communities through our Judgement Free Generation® philanthropic initiative. It means being part of a brand that you can be proud of!

 

For the past 30 years, we’ve helped millions of people in their fitness journey and revolutionized the industry along the way. And we’re just getting started!

Overview

The Director, International Construction is responsible for managing all aspects of the design and construction process to support our international markets’ efforts to open clubs in a timely and cost-effective manner.  In addition to new club construction, this individual will also be responsible for overseeing conversion projects, re-modeling initiatives and relocations. 

 

The Director, International Construction will play a key role in supporting the opening of 50+ clubs each year and working closely with several international franchisees’ construction teams; this is a field-focused role which will require international travel and strong cross-cultural communication skills. 

 

The Director, International Construction will support international franchisees’ efforts to manage vendor and contractor relationships related to club build outs and partner with international franchisees on all construction-related issues.  This individual will continually develop Planet Fitness’ brand and retail physical environment to uphold a seamless integration of architectural, brand, graphics, technology standards and the overall construction success. 

 

The ideal candidate currently resides near a major international airport in Dallas, TX, Miami, FL, or Los Angeles, CA.

Responsibilities

• Manages the international club construction pipeline and oversees related project timelines in close cooperation with international franchisees’ construction teams; responsible for meeting club opening deadlines across international markets.
• Develops effective relationships with international franchisees’ construction teams and supports their efforts to manage the workstreams of local contractors, suppliers, architects and vendors.
• Performs on-site evaluations throughout the construction process to ensure clubs are being built to brand standards and in accordance with project schedule and within budget.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements as well as branding and signage standards; communicates Planet Fitness standards through international franchisees to local contractors, suppliers, architects and vendors.
• Possesses a thorough and detailed understanding of Design Control Documents and related project management tools.
• Ensures delivery of branded elements and prototypical standards in every club while communicating design and construction modifications accurately and effectively to the franchisees, vendors, field, architects, and general contractors.
• Assists international franchisees with scope of work and required construction schedules as needed.
• Involved in the data collection and review as needed of build-out costs in order to provide cost analysis of individual projects.
• Supports international franchisees’ construction teams through pre-construction, construction and close-out; compiles progress reports, photos and checklists.
• As part of the International Development team, works closely with cross-functional teams including Operations, Finance, Procurement, Marketing, Equipment.
• Travels extensively throughout the assign