Director of Construction

DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION

Owners Representative

Salary, Full Time

Job Family: HQ Support

Location: 1637 East 2nd Street, Austin, Tx 78702, not a remote position

Reports to: VP of Growth & Development

Looking for a Director of Construction who will be responsible for the growth of Crunch Fitness - Undefeated Tribe.

Undefeated Tribe is an official franchise of Crunch Fitness based in Austin, TX. The Undefeated Tribe is expanding the Crunch Fitness brand across Texas and Oklahoma over the next two years and will be inviting over 500 individuals to join their team to help their community experience fitness, wellness, relaxation, and recovery.

From our clubs to headquarters, Undefeated Tribe is a collaborative, fast-paced, and engaging place to work. It’s vital to our success to continue to take risks and think big. This takes tons of hustle, creativity, and boldness. The Undefeated Tribe strives to enrich the lives of others through the power of well-being.

Position Overview

This role will oversee the construction of new clubs including tenant improvements, ground-up projects, and other capital initiatives. This role will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with Crunch’s quality standards. The Director of Construction will collaborate with internal stakeholders, manage external contractors, and lead a team of construction managers to deliver member-ready clubs.

Responsibilities

• Project Oversight & Plan Approval:
• Coordinate and evaluate site inspection reports and test fits for proposed gyms.
• Lead the approval process for construction plans, ensuring compliance with local regulations, codes, and Crunch’s development requirements.
• Review and approve project designs, plans, and specifications before construction begins.
• Create and communicate the project scope, phasing, and time estimates to internal stakeholders.
• Bid Management & Procurement:
• Develop bid documents and manage the solicitation, evaluation, and selection of contractors for tenant improvements and ground-up projects.
• Negotiate and award contracts based on the best value, cost, and timeline considerations.
• Team Leadership & Management:
• Manage a team of construction managers, providing guidance, mentorship, and oversight to ensure project goals are met.
• Ensure the team is aligned with project schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Budget & Cost Management:
• Develop and maintain project budgets, ensuring adherence to financial targets.
• Monitor expenditures and track cost performance, making adjustments as needed to stay on budget.
• Stakeholder Communication & Reporting:
• Act as the primary point of contact between internal stakeholders (e.g., NCO team, operations, marketing, and senior leadership) and external contractors or vendors.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, timelines, budget status, and any potential issues.
• Ensure smooth communication across all levels, addressing concerns or challenges proactively.
• Emergency response communication and coordination as needed. (may include evenings/weekends)
• Project Execution & Delivery:
• Ensure that all construction projects, whether tenant improvements or ground-up builds, are completed to meet specifications and delivered on time.
• Oversee project schedules, ensuring milestones are met and any delays are quickly addressed.
• Ensure that final deliverables meet operational and quality standards, including a member-ready facility.
• Risk Management & Quality Control:
• Identify potential risks early in the project lifecycle and implement mitigation strategies.
• Oversee site inspections and quality control to ensure compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and best practices.
• Ensure that all work complies with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Vendor & Contractor Management:
• Manage relationships with contractors, vendors, and consultants to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Ensure all contractors meet performance expectations, maintaining high levels of quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Project Close-Out & Handover:
• Oversee the project close-out process, including final inspections, punch lists, and handover to the operations team.
• Ensure all warranties, as-built drawings, and other close-out documentation are completed and provided.
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 10 years experience in construction management. Preferably in the fitness industry.
• Experience managing a team of project or construction managers.
• Experience overseeing construction budgets in a multi-unit environment.
• Proven and demonstrated competencies in the following areas:
• Budgeting
• Bid document production
• Scheduling and phasing
• Cost management
• Contracting
• Document control and management
• Project reporting
• Coordination of closeout and commissioning
• Full turnkey delivery of projects from design through closeout and warranty
• Excellent leadership, motivation, and a positive work environment for the entire Project Team.
• Ability to generate respect and trust from staff and external constituencies.
• Advanced skills in MS Office with an emphasis in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel & Project.
  

Qualities

• Autonomy – the ability to work independently and is motivated by goals and challenges.
• Social – motivated by social engagements.
• Energy - have personal energy that is uplifting for others.
• Energizing - Ability to energize the team around common goals.
• Edge - Ability to make tough decisions vs comfortable ones.
• Execute - Deliver on promises. Consistently achieve agreed-upon goals.
• Passion - All of this is done with a sense of urgency that quality standards are maintained, budgets are aligned, and schedules are met. And, a passion for fitness!
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to walk and stand up to 8 hours/day and/or sit for extended periods.
• May be exposed to cleaning chemicals or airborne particles and will be required to wear designated PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as directed.
• Occasionally required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; occasional reach, push and pulling with arms and hands; occasional climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and occasional reach and twist, including side-to-side movements. The employee may be required to occasionally lift, carry, or move up to 25 pounds and may seldom be required to lift, carry or move 26-50 pounds.
• Must be able to access and navigate and communicate with all department heads in the organization.
  
  

Education Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree required
  
  

Compensation (Salary) Competitive

Benefits

• Salaried Flexible PTO
• Subsidized health insurance coverage (health, dental, vision) for full time positions
• Basic Life and AD&D
• HSA
• Short-term disability
• Bonus opportunity (personal and company based for designated roles)
• Free gym membership
  
  

Travel 50% required

Travel Details Travel up to 50% and variable based on the timing of new location openings

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

UDT is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. UDT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Please note that Crunch Fitness - Undefeated Tribe does not offer visa sponsorship or support visa transfers for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

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