Design and Construction Project Manager

Design & Construction Project Manager

Bodybar's Design & Construction Project Manager (D&C PM) plays a critical role in supporting the studio development process, ensuring new locations open on time and in full alignment with BODYBAR's brand standards. Reporting to the Director of Studio Onboarding, this individual will manage projects across site selection, design, construction, and onboarding serving as a key liaison between franchisees, BODYBAR HQ, vendors, and local contractors. The D&C PM will oversee vendor relationships, track project milestones, and support franchisees who use both approved and non-approved vendors to maintain consistency and compliance. This role requires strong project management skills, an understanding of lease negotiation, commercial design and construction, and the ability to balance accountability with collaboration in a fast-paced franchise environment.

Benefits include Bodybar Pilates Class Access, holiday pay, 401(k) matching, bonus based on performance, company parties, competitive salary, employee discounts, flexible schedule, health insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and wellness resources.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as a key point of contact between franchisees, vendors, and HQ throughout the design and construction process.
• Build strong, positive, and professional relationships with owners through proactive, transparent, and solutions-oriented communication.
• Provide clear guidance to franchisees navigating the BODYBAR design and construction roadmap, ensuring compliance with brand standards.
• Oversee and support franchisees who elect not to use BODYBAR's approved vendor, engaging with local contractors to maintain brand compliance and timely openings. Serve as the primary point of contact for new franchise owners during the onboarding and presale process.
• Manage and track project timelines from site selection, lease negotiation, design approval through construction and studio opening.
• Collaborate with real estate, design, construction, and onboarding teams to ensure alignment and on-time delivery.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and troubleshoot roadblocks to keep projects on track.
• Support updates and refinements to BODYBAR's Design & Construction Brand Book to ensure standards evolve with the brand.
• Maintain accurate project tracking documentation for HQ and franchisee visibility.
• Oversee relationships with BODYBAR's approved design and construction vendors and ensure accountability for timelines, deliverables, and quality.
• Collaborate with external partners, including architects, contractors, and real estate representatives, to support brand-compliant execution.
• Provide reporting and feedback on vendor performance to HQ leadership.
• Partner with the Studio Onboarding team to ensure presale and operational readiness aligns with construction progress.
• Ensure studios meet BODYBAR's standards of functionality, design, and member experience before opening.
• Collaborate on, and contribute to, ongoing process improvements to increase efficiency and franchisee satisfaction.
• Participate in "Meet the Team" sessions, franchisee webinars, and training events as needed.
• Support the ongoing development and refinement of BODYBAR's design, construction, and onboarding processes.
• Complete administrative tasks tied to project documentation, vendor accountability, and system updates.

Qualifications & Experience

Skills & Competencies