Facilities Project Analyst

Facilities Project Analyst

BrightPath Kids, part of the Busy Bees global family, operates 250+ childcare centers across the United States and Canada. We are committed to providing exceptional early childhood education in safe, nurturing environments. Our corporate finance team plays an important role in supporting this mission by delivering the insights, analysis, and decision support that help drive growth, strengthen performance, and support long-term value creation.

Position Summary

BrightPath Kids is seeking a highly organized and analytical Project Analyst to support the planning and development phases of capital improvement initiatives across our centers in North America. This role focuses on data analysis, project intake, vendor research, documentation management, and pre-execution coordination.

The Project Analyst ensures that leadership has accurate, timely, and actionable information to make informed decisions before projects move into execution. This position does not manage or oversee construction or field execution activities.

The role is based at our Dallas, TX Head Office and reports directly to the Director of Facilities Services

What You'll Do

• Project Intake Analysis — Serve as the central point of contact for incoming capital project requests and ensure requests are complete, accurate, and properly documented.
• Needs Validation Support — Assist Facilities leadership in validating project needs with Operations teams (Area Directors and Center Directors) by gathering data, photos, quotes, and supporting documentation.
• Vendor Research & Pre-Bid Preparation — Conduct vendor sourcing, compile references, collect pricing benchmarks, and prepare documentation packages for leadership review.
• Pre-Execution Coordination — Coordinate early-stage communication between vendors, contractors, and center staff to ensure alignment before work is scheduled.
• Scheduling & Pipeline Tracking — Maintain planning calendars, project intake logs, and pre-execution timelines to support resource forecasting and operational planning.
• Financial & Data Analysis — Prepare and track Purchase Orders (POs), maintain budget worksheets, and support Accounts Payable by verifying invoice accuracy.
• Documentation & Reporting — Keep project files, budgets, and reports organized and up to date; prepare summaries and dashboards for supervisor review.
• Departmental Support — Provide administrative and analytical support for emergency requests, and departmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination, project analysis, facilities, construction, property management, or related fields preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to synthesize information, manage multiple priorities, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with purchase order or project tracking systems a plus.
• Basic understanding of facilities or capital improvement processes helpful but not required.
• Professional, approachable, and adaptable in both written and verbal communication.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package, including a 60% enrollment discount
• A collaborative, mission-driven work environment
• The opportunity to support meaningful improvements across our network of centers through data-driven planning and analysis

BrightPath Kids Corp is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.