Director, Construction Remodel & ROI

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

The Director of Construction – Remodels & ROI will play a critical role in overseeing the planning, execution & management of remodeling projects and critical CAPEX maintenance and security activities within LCG. This leadership position requires strategic thinking, project management expertise & ensuring that projects meet critical timelines, while managing costs and ensuring projects are on or under budget.

The job of Director of Construction can be performed in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Essential Functions/Job Duties & 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. Implementing 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.

Supervision:

Manage and direct staff including recruitment, selection and development to achieve Company goals and objectives.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or related field required; master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

7 years of progressively responsible management experience in different phases of Facilities, Construction and Management required.

Certification/Licensure:

PMP, LEED Certification preferred

Skills & Abilities (i.e. technical, knowledge, etc.):

· Excellent customer service and follow-up skills with both internal and external customers.

· Capable of working with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.

· Effective communication skills, written, verbal and interpersonal. Ability to make presentations to senior level executives, field personnel and vendors.

· 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.

· Ability to prepare and RFP negotiate terms of contracts.

· Knowledge of Facility Management services principles and practices.

· Knowledge of construction rules, regulations and compliance issues.

Travel Percentage:

30%

Learning Care Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.