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Primrose School Franchising Company

Development Project Manager

Primrose School Franchising Company, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175


Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

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

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.

Engaged collaboration during the initial leasing / purchase agreement phase with Real Estate Director by reviewing all proposed sites in-field, providing cost, development timing, and permitting analysis back to Real Estate for review and consideration.

Create tailored development schedules for a land purchase or lease based on zoning status, conditional use permits, platting, and required third-party approvals.

Effectively manage and lead an internal and external team of consultants including architects, civil engineers, professional service providers, and vendors in pursuit of all municipal approvals as necessary for site development.

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.

Play a critical project management, coordination, and communication role with all stakeholders.

Effectively reduce development task durations with engaged interactions and proactive tactics with all stakeholders.

Travel to markets with development activity to meet with jurisdictional members engaged on projects.

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.

Identify and provide value engineering ideas and opportunities 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

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.

Experience in pre-construction and land development efforts ranging from site planning to utility design and review.

Expertise in Feasibility / Due Diligence, Site Planning, Permitting, Site Analysis, civil design and construction.

Proven experience in working with local municipalities and organizations to pursue site plan/zoning approvals.

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.

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.

This is a remote position.

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