Vice President, Construction

About the role

The 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 do

Construction 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