Investment Project Manager (New Club Openings & Modernization)

Quick Facts

• Role: Investment Project Manager for new club openings and modernizations
• Scope: ~12 projects per year (new builds, modernizations, reconstructions)

Description

You will lead investment projects from defining scope and budget through design, implementation, and handover to operations. You will manage CAPEX, schedules, quality, and risks across multiple projects, evaluate change requests and additional work by cost and timeline, and keep management informed. You will also coordinate with HQ and local operations to minimize disruption to day-to-day club operations and client comfort.

Responsibilities

• Lead parallel projects: new club openings, modernizations, and reconstructions
• Plan project phases and dependencies; set schedules and manage investment budgets (CAPEX)
• Manage quality and risk; assess changes and extra work for cost and time impact and ensure approvals
• Report progress and key decisions to management
• Prepare openings and schedule modernizations with minimal impact on operations and members
• Ensure defined standards are followed throughout the entire project lifecycle and use delivery experience to improve processes
• Select designers and contractors; develop a network of approved partners and negotiate commercial and pricing terms
• Regularly visit construction sites, coordinate teams and suppliers, and resolve current issues
• Ensure punch-list items are closed and all required documentation is handed over to the operations team

Requirements

• Experience with preparation and management of construction for new facilities, modernizations, or reconstructions
• Knowledge of construction work specifics in operating facilities
• Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently and manage budgets, schedules, and risks
• Strong organizational and negotiation skills; clear communication with partners; thorough task completion
• Experience implementing standards and improving processes based on analysis of issues
• English at least B2
• Driving license category B and willingness to travel regularly to project sites across the Czech Republic
• Technical education or experience is an advantage
• Multi-site experience (e.g., retail, fitness, hospitality) is an advantage
• Construction authorizations and/or AutoCAD knowledge are an advantage

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape standards for new clubs and modernizations in a growing multi-site network
• Company vehicle also for personal use
• Based in Prague with regular travel to sites across the Czech Republic
• Access to clubs, membership for a close person, and MultiSport card
• Additional paid vacation and meal allowance