Vice President of Construction

Company Overview

CR Fitness, a rapidly expanding franchise operator of Crunch Fitness, manages over 95 locations across multiple markets. The organization is dedicated to transforming lives through fitness, leadership, and opportunity, with a focus on expanding high-quality clubs that provide exceptional member experiences and support sustainable operations.

Position Summary

The Vice President of Construction will oversee all phases of planning, development, and delivery for new club builds and major renovations across CR Fitness markets. This pivotal leadership role requires managing construction schedules, budgets, vendor partnerships, and ensuring high standards of project quality and consistency. The position demands extensive experience in multi-site commercial construction and substantial travel throughout the company’s markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Advance and uphold the organization's vision, culture, and integrity.
• Manage all construction stages including evaluating sites, reviewing designs, budgeting, acquiring permits, overseeing buildouts, and final project delivery.
• Guarantee that projects comply with quality standards, remain within budget, and meet set deadlines.
• Conduct frequent site inspections across various markets to track progress and resolve challenges.
• Choose and supervise contractors, architects, engineers, and critical vendors.
• Collaborate with Real Estate, Operations, Facilities, Finance, and Executive Leadership teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Evaluate bids, manage change orders, and verify invoices to control costs.
• Provide regular construction status updates to executive leadership through weekly and monthly reports.
• Lead and mentor the construction team to drive company growth and enhance performance.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process enhancements, value engineering, and optimization of workflows.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 10 years in leadership roles within multi-site commercial construction.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale construction projects from initiation through completion.
• In-depth knowledge of construction management techniques, permit acquisition, budgeting, and vendor oversight.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-moving expansion environment.
• Passion for fitness and alignment with CR Fitness’s mission and strategic growth objectives.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout CR Fitness’s markets—up to 75% of the time.
• Flexibility to relocate to any location based on company requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary complemented by performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and paid time off (PTO).
• Complimentary CR Fitness membership along with discounts on personal training services.
• A collaborative, team-focused workplace offering considerable opportunities for career advancement in a fast grow environment.

Additional Information

The role is integral to CR Fitness’s ongoing expansion and requires a committed, hands-on leader who can maintain excellence across all construction projects. CR Fitness embraces equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate on any legally protected basis.