Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
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 goes beyond curriculum to provide 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
Position Description:
The Development Project Manager directly manages all aspects of development of land or an existing site/building from contract execution through building permit approval. The DPM is responsible for contracting and managing all external consultants involved in the due diligence, design, engineering, and permitting processes for New School design and construction. This individual serves as the point person throughout the entire development phase and ensures that all required permit approvals have been obtained, ready for Construction to commence. The successful Development Project Manager uses their 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.
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
Complete all required documentation / paperwork / communications and provide timely and accurate project status reporting while traveling
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We seek to build teams of individuals who maintain trusted relationships, demonstrate accountability, influence without authority, have a service mindset, agility and curiosity. Our ideal candidate will possess a mix of the following skills and competencies:
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