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DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER

WHAT A DIFFERENCE

At Primrose, our mission - to forge a path that leads to a brighter future for all children - is why we do what we do each day. Primrose provides a life-changing early learning experience for children and their families. We believe who children become is as important as what they know.

We believe who YOU are is as important as what you know We make every effort to ensure everyone feels they belong in our Primrose community. Our commitment to Belongingness means we seek similarities and respect differences in our unique backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As the Development Project Manager, you will directly manage all aspects of development of land or an existing site/building from contract execution through building permit approval. You are responsible for contracting and managing all external consultants involved in the due diligence, design, engineering, and permitting processes for New School design and construction. You will serve as the point person throughout the entire development phase and ensures that all required permit approvals have been obtained, ready for Construction to commence. To be successful, you will use your related experience and background to provide effective management and direction to our internal and external project teams driving excellence in project management execution in development. This is a full-time, field-based role.

• Engaged collaboration during the initial leasing / purchase agreement phase with Real Estate Director by: reviewing all proposed sites in-field, provide cost, development timing and permitting analysis back to Real Estate for review and consideration; provide early development procedures by researching municipal requirements
• Create tailored development schedules for a land purchase or lease based on zoning status, conditional use permits, platting and required third party approvals to pursue speed to construction start for a given project; manage on weekly basis and be accurate on reporting
• Effectively manage and lead an internal and external team of external consultants including architects, civil engineers, professional service providers and vendors in pursuit of all municipal approvals as necessary for site development; provide documentation as required for Franchise Owner financing as required
• Lead and present at local staff, design review boards, planning commission and city council meetings to represent the Franchise Owner and Primrose in pursuit of zoning and site plan approvals
• Manage the launch and receipt of all given due diligence work during the inspection period to qualify a land site or existing building / site ranging from Title Reports, ALTA Survey, Geotechnical reports, Environmental reports, Sign Surveys, Property Condition Evaluations and more depending upon the site
• Play critical project management, coordination, and communication role with all stakeholders including the Franchise Owner(s), team members, architects, civil engineers, expeditors, vendors and more
• Effectively reduce development task durations with engaged interactions and proactive tactics with all stakeholders including jurisdictional departments; relationship focused with municipalities
• Travel to markets with development activity to meet with jurisdictional members engaged on projects that require improved results and outcomes
• Pursue all approvals from County, City, State & more to prepare a land site or existing site/building for Construction
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with the Franchise Owner(s) and all stakeholders each step of the way through the development process
• Meet established development timelines by: reviewing and updating development project schedules regularly for assigned projects, ensuring all stakeholders, consultants and team members are provided with accurate and timely information, verifying delivery of development tasks are synchronized with schedules, regularly monitoring and reporting of progress for all projects, visiting sites and municipalities as needed
• Identify and provide value engineering ideas and opportunity for savings regularly through project evaluation
• Work in a team
• Complete all required documentation / paperwork / communications and provide timely and accurate project status reporting while traveling

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree; Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or related discipline
• 5+ years of development management in the commercial construction industry or equivalent as an Owner's Representative, or any similar combination of education and experience
• Experience in pre-construction and land development efforts ranging from site planning, grading plan reviews and utility design and review
• Expertise in Feasibility / Due Diligence, Site Planning, Permitting, Site Analysis, civil design and construction, Entitlements, Land Use, Land Planning, Utility Providers and Construction
• Proven experience in working with local municipalities and organizations to pursue site plan / zoning approvals for a given concept
• Proficient in preparing and tracking detailed project budgets and schedules
• Proven experience leading and managing numerous facets of multiple projects simultaneously
• Solid understanding of construction industry, terminology, codes, documentation, and design disciplines
• Ability to read, understand, and apply construction standards and plan sets
• Proficient with project management scheduling software (e.g. Microsoft Project)
• Ability to conduct weekly project meetings either onsite or via conference calls with clients, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders
• Demonstrated customer/vendor relationship building experience
• Excellent organizational, presentation and communication skills
• Ability to travel 50%

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Commission or bonuses based on personal and company performance
• 50% tuition reimbursement for up to three children and/or one grandchild at any Primrose School
• Full-time team members are eligible for health, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with company matching up to 3.5% and company provided life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work from home options available.

At our headquarters, which we call the Support Center, and in regional support roles throughout the country, we seek to build teams of individuals who establish trusted relationships, demonstrate accountability, have a service mindset, and exhibit agility and curiosity.

We are proud to have a team bringing thought leadership and guidance through marketing, operations, education, information technology, real estate, franchise development, finance, accounting, legal, franchise administration and human resources.