Project Manager - Construction

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• Brand: Learning Care Group, Inc.

• Location:

21333 Haggerty Rd

Novi,

MI

• Requisition ID: 187185

• Date Posted: 10/3/2024

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 Project Manager will be responsible for developing the overall project scope(s) and cost estimation for various interior, exterior and/or playground projects related to early childhood education facilities, and will manage the coordination/administration for, permitting (when required), bidding process, qualifying, and awarding to contractor(s), scheduling, budget, and reporting on each assigned project. The ideal candidate will be based in Texas. This position typically involves 25% - 40% regular travel to the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston Texas areas, with additional travel to other locations as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide internal teams with reliable budget estimates for requested projects, including remodels, relocations, acquisitions, vacant buildings, or stand-alone capital projects to ensure cost effective solutions and adherence to corporate design standards.

• Execute and manage projects to maintain reasonable schedule objectives while working within the approved budget.

• Manage each phase of the project including entitlement, design, permitting, bidding, contracting, construction, start up, turnover and project close out within prescribed guidelines.

• Coordinate project schedules and maintain information on a weekly basis within LCG’s Financial Project Database. Present reports defining project progress, issues and solutions.

• Work with LCG Operations/Field partners, outside Facility Management teams and Facilities’ Sr Project Coordinator to develop annual Capex budget recommendations utilizing site audits, historic data, and field site visits.

• Update and reconcile LCG’s Financial Project Database’s Identified Capital needs for designated sites annually.

• Assist internal teams in identifying additional potential capital projects throughout the year and assist in making recommendation on project priorities. Maintain information and reliable estimated budgets in within LCGs Financial Project Database.

• Apply tools and resources used by Facilities Department and LCG to achieve fundamental proficiency and be able to apply and use on projects as appropriate.

• Manage current (and expand new) vendors relationships and monitor contractor’s costs and performance.

• Promote and project a positive company image treating others with courtesy and respect as part of a culture that values inclusion and diversity.

Job Requirements

• High School diploma required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering preferred.

• PMP or LEED certification, preferred

• A minimum of 5 years of retail project management experience or similar.

• Multi-site experience required.

• Certifications in the field of construction/construction management, preferred

• Proven experience with cost estimation and industry standards, preferred

• Experience with urban municipalities, expediting services and due diligence, preferred

• Familiar with architectural and/or interior design, preferred

• Web based project management experience, preferred.

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.