Planning Manager, Architecture & Planning
Company Description
OUR STORY:
Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands. We restlessly seek what is next for maximizing life - and boldly grow the lifestyle brands and experiences that define it. In addition to Equinox, our other brands, SoulCycle and Equinox Hotels are all recognized for inspiring and motivating members and employees to maximize life. Our portfolio of brands is recognized globally with locations within every major city across the United States in addition to London, Toronto, and Vancouver.
OUR CODE:
We are passionate about high performance living and we practice what we preach – investing time in our own health and fitness. We believe that everyone has untapped potential within them and it takes a disruptive approach to unleash it. We dream big and don’t settle for the status quo. We sweat the details. We never accept less than 110% to help each other deliver the Equinox experience and enable our members to get great results. We are obsessed with what’s new, what’s now, what’s next. Never following, always leading, and living ahead of the moment in fashion, culture, and consumer behavior. We aren’t just a company; we’re a community vested in each other’s success. We value humility and a team approach at every level of the company.
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Job Description
Equinox is seeking a Planning Manager to join our Development team. As a Planning Manager, you will be an integral part of our Planning team and be responsible for overseeing due diligence, feasibility studies and leasing support for new site developments that contribute to the brand direction and innovation of the Company.
Utilizing fundamentals of Equinox space planning to design and create space plans for new clubs, you will work closely with key stakeholders, internal teams in real estate, entitlements, and design, as well as consultants and landlords to ensure that every aspect of our clubs meets the highest standards of luxury, design, and member experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop conceptual space plans, blocking diagrams, detailed floor plans, and section/elevation study drawings.
- Lead due diligence efforts for new Equinox locations, coordinating architectural, MEP, structural, code and acoustic consultants.
- Lead site surveys and required testing with consultants.
- Support lease and landlord work letter review and commenting.
- Create lease exhibits, landlord coordination documents and sketches.
- Lead management and maintenance of Equinox program comparisons (detailing the spatial attributes across clubs.)
- Maintain prototypical (“standard”) spatial requirements. Create AutoCAD drawings of standard Equinox spaces, including square footage requirements, storage requirements, material requirements, etc.
Qualifications
- Passionate about wellness, culture, and creating experiences that inspire.
- Bachelor's degree in architecture, (master’s degree preferred).
- Five plus years’ experience in architecture.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Fluency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Sketchup. Revit is a plus.
Pay Transparency: Min $105k - Max $115k
Additional Information
AS A MEMBER OF THE EQUINOX TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE:
- We offer competitive salary, benefits, and industry leading commission opportunities for club employees
- Complimentary Club membership
- Perks and incentives with our products and services including Personal Training, Pilates, Spa and Shop
This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.
Equinox is an equal opportunity employer. For more information regarding our career opportunities, please visit one of our clubs or our website at https://careers.equinox.com/
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
Parental Benefits
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
Vacation and Time Off
Financial and Retirement
Professional Development
Diversity and Inclusion
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