Junior Project Manager

FLSA Status:  Exempt/Salary/Full-Time

Reports to:  Director of Construction 

Company & Benefits

As one of the largest independently owned operators of Planet Fitness clubs, Ohana Growth Partners’ core purpose is to inspire people to change their lives (and have fun doing it)!  We are an equal opportunity employer who celebrates diversity and equity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Some of our benefits include:

• Positive and professional environment where our brand promise is “Judgement Free Zone”
• Growth Opportunities: over 90% of our management team started as an entry level team member
• Competitive Pay and Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401K Retirement Fund (Annual discretionary employer match up to 6%)
• Regular involvement in community outreach events
• Free employee Black Card Membership

Job Description Summary

The main function of Junior Project Manager (JPM) is to ensure that all development and construction related projects are upheld to Planet Fitness Headquarters (PFHQ) and Ohana Growth Partners (OGP) brand standards by effectively managing them from start to finish.  A second, primary function and responsibility of the JPM is to drive operational tasks, needs, and deliverables as they relate to existing club re-equips and renovations.  This person will lead, forecast, evaluate, and execute the performance of general contractors, PFHQ approved vendors, and internal departments.  Another primary function and responsibility of the JPM is to drive business needs, and deliverables as they relate to equipment re-equips and renovations.  The JPM will coordinate with the development team, operations leadership team, department heads, external vendors and suppliers, to manage the department’s budgets, allocating materials and supplies, maintaining a record of expenses, and forecasting costs.  The JPM directs project adjustments or additional tasks as needed to lead project execution by determining the operations team’s needs and concerns, while enforcing strategic procedures.  The JPM will work within the development team, but closely with the operations team and directly reports to the Director of Construction and escalates to the CDO, as needed.   

Essential Duties

• Promote products, philosophy, and vision of OGP;
• Promote SOP’s, culture, and service standards of our franchise;
• Maintain a good working relationship with all levels of the corporation;  
• Ensure standard operating procedures and programs;
• Make recommendations for improvement of specific tasks and guidelines;
• Ensure brand standards through PFHQ and DCD;
• Visit clubs on a weekly schedule, identified through collaboration with senior leadership and under the direction of the CDO;
• Coordinate all development and operational tasks (review orders and ensure Design Control Document (DCD) from PFHQ);
• Facilitate communication and workflow across project teams and supporting department heads;
• Ensure scalability, consistency, and proper alignment with strong attention to detail to execute designated initiatives and projects;
• Gauge and measure levels of effective rollout by reviewing cost analysis, operations performance, and team feedback;
• Complete a cost analysis and performance according to project at hand, escalate to DOC as needed;
• Review and maintain forecasted budgets, provide DOC and CDO updates on additional costs or cost savings measures for development;
• Plan and lead projects as needed or as instructed by CDO, while collaborating with various departments;
• Monitor the performance of the project team, operations team, vendors, and ensure that projects maintain compliance with PFHQ and OGP guidelines;
• Host project meetings with department heads and provide feedback, advice, project updates, and encouragement to team members;
• Manage time effectively, consistently meet deadlines, and drive the operations team and departments to timeliness;
• Develop project plans that identify resources and budgetary needs;
• Provide initiatives to reduce costs and streamline current operations and report to DOC and CDO as necessary;
• Set clear standards for work to ensure each task is integrated effectively by following direction and providing support to various departments as projects are completed;
• Devise and implement new strategies to streamline efficiencies and reduce costs or ensure consistency within OGP club standards;
• Review and assess previous projects and rollouts to ensure budgets are being maintained and operations continue to remain effective;
• Manage existing projects, supervise club management, and ensure effective communication exists between all departments involved;
• Work days, nights, weekends, holidays, over 40 hours per week, on call, and travel up to 25%,  including frequent local travel to visit regional gyms and occasional overnight travel as required or necessary;
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that embraces the contributions of all team members; and,
• Perform all other duties as assigned or required. 

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management or related field preferred;
• Budgeting and forecasting experience;
• Fitness club management experience;
• Experience in OGP Area Development Agreement (ADA) environment strongly preferred;
• In depth knowledge of day-to-day club operations;
• Previous project management experience a plus;
• Experience with vendor and asset management;
• Experience with critical thinking and using data analytics and internal and external trends to assess effectiveness and make recommendations for improvements;
• Experience working in both corporate and operations environments a plus; and,
• Advanced computer literacy.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, presentation, and facilitation skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization;
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines;
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams;
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to measure outcomes and make data-driven decisions;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment;
• Servant leadership savvy;
• Process and procedure oriented and also visionary;
• Assertive and professional;
• Attention to detail and accuracy; and,
• Quick learner and technologically savvy.

Physical Environment & Requirements

• Primarily indoor environment with normal exposure to light, sound, heat, and cold;
• Must be able to frequently walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, grasp, and reach;
• Must be able frequently move, lift, push, pull, carry at least 60 lbs.;
• Must be able to recognize, identify, and judge behavior within environment; and,
• Must have the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand and must be able to exchange accurate information.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000