Director of the PMO - Construction

CircusTrix dba

Sky Zone

Director of the PMO - Construction

Full-time

Dallas/Ft. Worth Area

Department: Development

Reports to: Chief Development Officer

Travel: Up to 20%

FLSA: Exempt

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WHO WE ARE:

At Sky Zone, our mission is to enrich lives through the power of boundless play — whether that’s on the trampoline court, behind the scenes, or at the corporate level. We believe play fuels confidence, connection, and joy, and we’re proud to create experiences that reflect that purpose in everything we do.

As the leader in active indoor entertainment, we host unforgettable birthdays, team events, and school parties across the country. Backed by our parent company, CircusTrix, and recognized as a top franchise and growth brand, we continue to raise the bar for innovation and impact in the industry.

Our culture is shaped by our core values: We Play Without Limits, Ignite Innovation, Grow Together, Fuel Joy, and Serve Big, Give Bigger. Whether in a park or a boardroom, these values guide how we lead, collaborate, and show up for each other and for the communities we serve.

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WHO YOU ARE:

You’re a strategic leader with deep experience in construction and project delivery but it’s your ability to create clarity, structure, and momentum across cross-functional teams that sets you apart.  You build systems that scale, teams that thrive, and projects that deliver on time and on budget.  You know how to get things done but you also know how to bring others with you, creating alignment, accountability, and shared ownership across the finish line.

HOW YOU BRING OUR MISSION TO LIFE:

PMO Leadership & Strategy

• Champion and implement project management frameworks that empower teams to Play Without Limits while ensuring scalable, repeatable success in construction delivery.
• Serve as the organization's subject matter expert on construction delivery models (e.g., design-bid-build, design-build, CMAR, IPD), fostering innovation and clarity in every approach.
• Align PMO practices with strategic goals, driving continuous improvement and embedding a culture of curiosity, learning, and growth into project execution.

Project Oversight & Governance

• Provide high-level guidance and oversight to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with excellence — always keeping the guest experience and brand impact at the forefront.
• Establish consistent review cadences and transparent reporting to encourage collaboration, accountability, and shared ownership across teams.
• Monitor and communicate performance through dashboards and KPIs that fuel data-driven decision-making and real-time innovation.

Team Management & Development

• Lead and mentor a diverse team of project professionals, investing in their development to help them Grow Together and become confident leaders in their own right.
• Drive career growth and succession planning, recognizing effort, encouraging experimentation, and building systems that allow your team to thrive and own their impact.
• Cultivate a team culture built on trust, joy, and bold thinking, where every voice is valued and accountability is shared.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong partnerships across design, development, finance, legal, and operations to align every project with evolving business needs and to Serve Big with each build.
• Act as a trusted connector and translator, ensuring that internal and external partners feel heard, aligned, and energized around shared outcomes.
• Champion proactive, values-led communication to anticipate challenges, solve problems early, and Fuel Joy by keeping projects moving smoothly and transparently.

Financial & Contract Management

• Lead budget planning, forecasting, and value engineering with a mindset of stewardship — ensuring capital is used wisely to deliver maximum impact and efficiency.
• Collaborate with procurement and legal to negotiate contracts and change orders that reflect fairness, clarity, and long-term partnership.
• Ensure all compliance, permitting, and regulatory standards are met, building environments where guests can play safely and confidently.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in project and construction management, in