Director Of Store Planning

SKY ZONE

Director of Store Planning

Full-Time, Remote

Sky Zone is the largest trampoline park operation in the world, with well-known brands including DEFY and Rockin' Jump.

With more than 250 franchise and company-owned across the globe, we proudly host more than 40 million adventure movement enthusiasts every year. We are Purveyors of Awesome, and we thrive on creating memorable moments for our team members and guests.

Working for Sky Zone is so much more than a "job"! We are committed to providing rewarding careers and development opportunities across all functions. Whether you contribute to serving our guests in our parks, or support our parks in a corporate role, we offer all team members a values-based culture, competitive pay, and diverse growth opportunities.

Overview

The Director of Store Planning will support the Real Estate Development Department, with major responsibilities focused on new store project management, remodels, and relocations. This position will report to the Senior VP of Real Estate Development but will interact with all levels of the Development Department, including Construction, Store Operations, Brand Design, and the external vendor base.

Responsibilities

Pre-Development

• When required, attend site visits to assess existing conditions of any locations, develop project strategies and identify opportunities for the adaptive reuse of unique and Brand-appropriate elements. Coordinate findings and information with Real Estate, Design and Construction to support the financial aspects of any new park.

Design and Planning

• Manage the design process during the Design Review Meetings (DRM) with the Design/Space Planning team, including active feedback on layouts.
• Partner with Attractions Engineering to incorporate in the drawings set.
• Partner with the various internal groups and their vendors, to secure Low Voltage drawings and specifications.
• Manage all external design professionals from the initial Release for Survey, through the Due Diligence process, Design Phase, Construction Drawings and Permits.
• Facilitates the management of all design drawing sets.
• Manage the technical bulletin development and issuance.
• Manage the building permit process for all projects.
• Partner with the Purchasing Team to incorporate the Tenant Supplied Material (TSM) schedule in the drawing sets.
• Manage the Prototype Architect to update and issue quarterly.
• Manage all construction drawing sets.
• Partner with Real Estate to incorporate the Work Letter responsibilities in the drawing sets.
• Manage the design professionals through any planning and zoning.
• Review check set progress drawings to reduce errors and omissions, promote clarity, and to ensure best practices have been applied to eliminate unnecessary cost overruns. Collect and vet comments from the Design, Construction and General Contractors.
• Directly manage the Architects of Record

Development

• Manage the Shop Drawings review process.
• Support the Construction team through the completion of the projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture or strong Architectural background
• Must possess high bandwidth level to permit multiple project assignments at any one time.
• A knowledge of building, fire and ADA codes, as supported by design professionals
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role as a retail rollout Store Planner.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project.
• Willing and able to travel throughout North America approximately 30% of the time.
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of motivation, passion and focused on success.
• CAD skills preferred but not required.
• Must be able to work independently, multi-task and possess a strong attention to detail.