Construction Project Manager- Tampa, FL

Here We GROW Again! CR Fitness is one of the fastest-growing Crunch Fitness franchise groups with over 95+ locations currently and aggressive expansion across multiple markets. Our mission is to transform lives through fitness, leadership, and opportunity. As we continue our rapid growth, we are committed to building high-quality clubs that deliver exceptional member experience and support long-term operational success.

Position Overview

The Construction Project Manager will lead all planning, development, and execution of new club builds and major remodels across CR Fitness markets. This leader is responsible for managing construction timelines, budgets, vendor relationships, and project quality to ensure consistency and excellence across every location. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in multi-site commercial construction, strong vendor and project management skills, and a hands-on leadership style with the ability to travel frequently. This role is critical in supporting our expansion pipeline and ensuring our clubs are built to CR Fitness standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and reinforce the Vision, Culture, and integrity of the organization
• Oversee and own all phases of construction including site evaluation, design review, budgeting, permitting, buildout, and delivery
• Ensure projects meet quality standards, budget expectations, and established timelines
• Conduct regular site visits across all markets to monitor progress and resolve issues
• Coordinate architects, designers, and engineers to keep plans on track
• Review contractor bids, manage RFPs, and select vendors
• Oversee permitting, licensing, and utility setup
• Track schedules, budgets, and material deliveries (including long-lead equipment)
• Ensure builds meet brand standards, safety codes, and quality expectations
• Communicate weekly with operations, real estate, and facilities teams
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, value engineering, and workflow efficiency

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in multi-site commercial construction projects
• Proven experience with fitness centers, gyms, or similar build-outs preferred
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, permitting, budgeting, and vendor oversight
• Proficiency with ProCore or similar project management software
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced growth environment
• Passion for fitness and alignment with CR Fitness’s mission and growth vision
• Willingness to travel regularly across all CR Fitness markets (50%+)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401K with match and PTO
• Free CR Fitness membership and discounted Personal Training sessions
• Team-oriented work environment with significant career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company

Ready to help build the future of CR Fitness? Join one of the fastest-growing fitness companies in the country and play a key role in delivering world-class clubs across every market.

About CR Fitness

Southwest Fitness is a leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness.  The company is rapidly expanding its club footprint throughout Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, and Arizona and is led by a veteran management team with over one hundred years of combined experience in the fitness industry.  With a comprehensive fitness offering and affordable price point, Crunch Fitness offers unmatched value to its members regardless of fitness level and is well positioned to take advantage of consumers’ increasing focus on health and wellness. 

Crunch Fitness is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.