Associate Director, Core Building Infrastructure

Life Time Property Development, Construction, is the innovative and vertically integrated in-house Construction Division. We construct new buildings and remodel existing facilities to deliver luxury health and fitness destinations across the continental United States and in various parts of Canada. Projects are mainly large scale and complex, varying in size, scope, and value including, health and fitness clubs, co-working spaces, multi-family housing, and mixed-use developments. Combine your passion for construction management and healthy living under one roof while building the career of a Life Time.

Position Summary

The Associate Director, Asset Management is responsible for leading a team of Asset Managers and Associate Asset Managers in developing and executing portfolio strategies that optimize asset performance, reliability, and cost outcomes across Life Time's multi-site facility network. This role owns the development and continuous improvement of programs, standards, and tools that govern the lifecycle management of assigned asset categories and services. The Associate Director collaborates closely with cross-functional partners in Procurement, Finance, Design, Engineering, and Club Operations to deliver measurable value. The role develops and coaches team members, drives organizational change management, and supports broad continuous improvement initiatives.

This individual will own the outcomes for Life Time's Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) plus core building infrastructure (Elevators, Fire/Life Safety, Roofs, Skylights, Parking Lots, Sidewalks, Building Shell) - driving asset intelligence, long-range planning, in-year capital execution accountability, service vendor network performance, and any in-house maintenance strategy and indirect execution accountability.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and coach a team of Asset Managers, Associate Asset Managers, and Project Managers building technical expertise, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute portfolio-level asset strategies that optimize lifecycle performance, reliability, member experience, and total cost of ownership across assigned asset categories and services.
• Own program standards, playbooks, and tools for preventive, planned, corrective, and emergency maintenance; establish KPIs and service level agreements and hold internal and external partners accountable to outcomes.
• Partner with Procurement to lead vendor strategy development, sourcing events, contract management, and performance governance across service and supply partners.
• Own the asset management capital and operating budget planning and execution process; partner with Finance and senior leadership to develop multi-year forecasts, drive cost reduction initiatives, and ensure execution of hundreds of planned and unplanned projects on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Drive adoption and optimization of business systems (CMMS, reporting platforms, construction management tools) to improve data quality, asset visibility, and operational decision-making.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple, complex programs or initiatives simultaneously across a multi-site portfolio.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, including performance management and coaching.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; ability to synthesize data across multiple systems to drive strategic and tactical decisions.
• High sense of urgency and self-motivation; ability to innovate and drive continuous improvement independently.
• Proven ability to influence and facilitate alignment with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present clearly to senior leadership.
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, rapidly changing environment.
• Familiarity with facilities management systems (e.g., ServiceChannel), reporting tools (e.g., DOMO, Smartsheet), and project management platforms (e.g., Procore, Smartsheet).

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business, or a related field.

Years of Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in facilities management, asset management, construction management, real estate operations, or related field.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience, including direct management of professional staff.
• Multi-site portfolio management experience strongly preferred (retail, hospitality, healthcare, fitness, or similar).

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:

• n/a

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or advanced degree in a related field.
• CFM, LEED, or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience with capital program management and long-range capital planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Understanding of sustainability principles and regulatory compliance in a facility operations context.

Pay

This is a salaried position starting at $118,000.00(or applicable minimum salary, if higher) and pays up to $163,000.00, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:

• A fully subsidized membership

• Discounts on Life Time products and services

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)

• Training and professional development

• Paid sick leave where required by law

Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

• Short term and long term disability insurance

• Life insurance

• Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans

• Parental leave and adoption assistance

• Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave

• Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.