Director of Gym Development & Projects

Gold's Gym; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold's Gym is seeking a Director of Development Services to lead planning, design, construction support, remodel initiatives, and development programs for corporate and franchise locations.

This role serves as the operational link between Real Estate, Design, Construction, Equipment, Franchise Operations, and external development partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with Gold's Gym brand standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in development, construction, architecture, project management, or related disciplines.
• Multi-site retail, fitness, hospitality, restaurant, or franchise experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting franchise or multi-unit development environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of development initiatives supporting new club openings, relocations, expansions, and remodel programs.
• Partner with the SVP of Development to establish annual development priorities and capital plans.
• Develop and maintain scalable development processes, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Create project dashboards, milestone reporting, and executive updates for senior leadership.
• Oversee design standards, construction processes, remodel programs, franchise development support, vendor relationships, and project delivery.
• Drive consistency and scalability across the North American portfolio.

Skills

Project management

Program management

Financial acumen

Travel up to 50%

Vendor negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Suite

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Gold's Gym is seeking a Director of Development Services to lead planning, design, construction support, remodel initiatives, and development programs for corporate and franchise locations.

This role serves as the operational link between Real Estate, Design, Construction, Equipment, Franchise Operations, and external development partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with Gold's Gym brand standards.