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About the position
The Director of Construction - Remodels & ROI at Learning Care Group, Inc. is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and management of remodeling projects and critical capital maintenance activities. This position requires strategic thinking and project management expertise to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, while also managing relationships with external vendors and contractors. The role emphasizes collaboration, quality standards, and safety processes within the organization.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for remodel and maintenance initiatives, aligning with organizational goals and budgetary constraints.
- Develop annual budget for ELT approval for ROI and remodel capital.
- Lead and direct a team of Project Managers to ensure that projects are properly budgeted, competitively bidded and completed adhering to corporate quality standards.
- Identify, evaluate, source and manage relationships with key external vendors, contractors and suppliers to support remodeling projects.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing and agreements, as necessary.
- Implement RFPs, as needed.
- Provide leadership, direction, guidance and support to a team of Project managers to excel and foster a culture of collaboration within the department and company to ensure efficiencies.
- Develop, plan and manage maintenance and capital budgets; monitor budget to control expenditures and ensure adherence to project budgets.
- Establish, maintain and ensure quality and safety standards & processes for our schools.
- Work closely with Risk Department, Real Estate and Legal in administering perimeter, playground and building safety.
- Communicate regularly with key stakeholders (ELT, Risk, Legal, Finance, Real Estate), SLT on Maintenance, ROI, remodel status and provide regular updates and audits for continual optimization and improvement and solicit feedback.
- Proactively identify opportunities to enhance processes and reduce costs.
- Stay informed regarding industry best practices, emerging trends and advancements related to remodeling and maintenance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or related field required; master's degree preferred.
- 7+ years of progressively responsible management experience in different phases of Facilities, Construction and Management required.
- PMP and LEED Certification preferred.
- Excellent customer service and follow-up skills with both internal and external customers.
- Effective communication skills, written, verbal and interpersonal.
- Proficient time management, organizational skills and ability to meet established deadlines.
- Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to influence and lead teams and foster a culture of cross collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of Facility Management services principles and practices.
- Knowledge of construction rules, regulations and compliance issues.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Childcare discount
