Senior Project Manager - Construction

Life Time Property Development, Construction, is the innovative and vertically integrated in-house Construction Division. We construct new buildings and remodel existing facilities to deliver luxury health and fitness destinations across the continental United States and in various parts of Canada. Projects are mainly large scale and complex, varying in size, scope, and value including, health and fitness clubs, co-working spaces, multi-family housing, and mixed-use developments. Combine your passion for construction management and healthy living under one roof while building the career of a Life Time.

Position Summary

As a Senior Project Manager at our Corporate Office, you lead multiple large-scale Life Time athletic country club projects from preconstruction through opening. You are accountable for delivering each project first in class, on schedule, at or below budget, and safely. You are the primary point of contact for owners, designers, subcontractors, and Club Operations, and you build trust with every partner along the way. You also mentor and develop our Project Managers, setting the standard for how Life Time builds.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Represent Life Time’s interests on multiple projects of $50M+ at once, serving as the main point of contact for design teams, general contractors, consultants, and Club Operations.
• Mentor Project Managers and Project Engineers, and share lessons learned across all Life Time construction teams.

Cost and Schedule

• Own the project budget from concept to closeout, including forecasting, GMP negotiation, pay applications, and change orders.
• Oversee master schedules, hold partners accountable to milestones, and step in early when risk appears.

Preconstruction and Contracts

• Lead design and preconstruction reviews, including constructability, value engineering, and risk assessments, and present them at project kickoff.
• Review and negotiate owner agreements (AIA, DBIA, PSA, PO) and flag risks such as consequential damages, no damage for delay, and indemnification.

Safety, Quality and Operations

• Set the standard for quality and safety on every site, and confirm that general contractors follow Life Time’s safety program.
• Partner with Club Operations so every club opens ready for members.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Commercial construction experience with an owner’s representative, owner-side, or general contracting team, including time in the field.
• Proven record managing multiple large commercial projects at the same time.
• Strong command of budgets, GMP contracts, change order negotiation, and construction law.
• Experience leading and developing people.
• Calm, collaborative style with the confidence to hold partners accountable while building trust.

Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions

• Based at our Corporate Office, with regular travel to active job sites.
• Ability to walk sites, climb, and lift up to 30 pounds.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related field preferred.

Years of Experience

• 8+ years of experience in commercial construction (owner’s representative, owner-side, or general contracting) or a related field.

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations

• N/A

Pay

This is a salaried position starting at $118,000.00(or applicable minimum salary, if higher) and pays up to $163,000.00, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:

• A fully subsidized membership

• Discounts on Life Time products and services

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)

• Training and professional development

• Paid sick leave where required by law

Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage 

• Short term and long term disability insurance

• Life insurance

• Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans

• Parental leave and adoption assistance

• Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave

• Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.