Pre-Construction Project Specialist

Benefits Childcare Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Company parties Competitive salary Dental insurance Free food & snacks Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Tuition assistance Vision insurance Wellness resources Salary and Location $65,000–$70,000 annually Location: Deerfield Beach, FL Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite | Monday–Friday Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off and more Job Overview The Learning Experience is seeking a detail-oriented Pre-Construction Project Specialist to support the planning, design, permitting, and pre-construction phases of new childcare center development projects nationwide. This role partners with Real Estate, Finance, Licensing, Operations, Construction, and Creative teams, as well as architects, developers, consultants, and municipal agencies, to keep projects moving from lease execution through construction handoff. The ideal candidate has experience in project coordination, architecture, construction, development, or permitting and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Project Coordination Support development projects from lease execution through construction handoff Coordinate project kick-off meetings and establish key milestones Maintain project schedules and monitor progress throughout pre-construction Identify schedule risks and communicate solutions proactively Provide project updates, dashboards, and reporting through Monday.com Maintain accurate project information across company systems Design, Permitting, and Development Support Coordinate prototype updates, design directives, signage packages, and branding requirements Support review of architectural plans and project documentation Track permitting, entitlement, zoning, and municipal approval activities Coordinate with developers, architects, consultants, and local agencies to support timely approvals Monitor project milestones and assist in resolving issues that impact schedules Process Improvement and Documentation Maintain process guides, templates, presentations, and workflow documentation Create and update customer-facing materials using Adobe InDesign Support continuous improvement initiatives across the Pre-Construction team Ensure documentation aligns with company standards and branding Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field preferred 2+ years of experience in pre-construction, architecture, construction coordination, project management, or commercial development Proficiency with Adobe InDesign required Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and construction documents preferred Working knowledge of permitting, entitlements, and commercial development processes Experience with Monday.com, Procore, or similar project management systems preferred Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with exceptional attention to detail Why Join The Learning Experience Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits Opportunity to support childcare center development nationwide Exposure to architecture, construction, and project management Collaborative environment with cross-functional leadership exposure Professional growth and advancement opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr The Learning Experience - World Headquarters