About the roleThe Vice President of Construction is responsible for leading Barry's construction strategy and operations across domestic and international markets. This role oversees all phases of construction projects-from site analysis and budgeting to design coordination and closeout-ensuring high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery. Working closely with leasing, design, and external partners, this individual will manage multiple projects, support real estate growth, and maintain Barry's high standards through expert project oversight, problem-solving, and technical leadership.
What you'll doConstruction Management & Execution- Oversee end-to-end construction projects from Concept Design through Commissioning and Closeout
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, resource allocation, and financial reporting
- Develop, monitor, and manage construction schedules and timelines
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, industry, and contractual regulations and best practices
- Lead permitting processes and coordinate with landlords, city agencies, and vendors
- Support the leasing team with construction cost inputs for underwriting and landlord negotiations
- Maintain high standards for build quality and brand alignment across all studio locations
Project Oversight & Risk Management- Conduct risk assessments, identify potential issues, and recommend mitigation strategies
- Review and negotiate construction and consultant contracts
- Ensure scope adherence and communicate scope changes effectively
- Coordinate timely payment submissions and invoice tracking
- Serve as primary point of contact between Barry's and contractors, consultants, and vendors
Collaboration & Communication- Communicate project progress, problems, and solutions to leadership and stakeholders
- Manage external partners (e.g., contractors, suppliers, consultants) and track deliverables to ensure deadlines are met
- Ensure project alignment with thematic and design guidelines
- Lead project reporting with a focus on schedule and budget adherence
- Support and mentor Production Leads and internal team members
Standards & Best Practices- Establish scalable construction standards, documentation, and processes
- Drive innovation in construction techniques to improve cost and operational efficiency
- Ensure deliverables meet Barry's brand standards across all studio builds
Travel- Regular travel to project sites and studios is required
Qualifications- 10+ years of experience in construction management, preferably in retail, fitness, or hospitality environments
- Proven success in leading complex, multi-location projects
- Strong negotiation, budgeting, and risk management skills
- Deep knowledge of permitting, building codes, and construction regulations
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
- Skilled in contract administration, project, time management and budgeting
- Ability to effectively solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations under stress while exhibiting time management capabilities
- Strong interpersonal skills requiring the ability to resolve conflicting interests with the goal of obtaining cooperation
