Duties & Responsibilities
Capital Projects Leadership
- Drive the annual capital projects planning process across all regions, ensuring projects stay on schedule and align with our strategic priorities
- Conduct site visits and meetings with school operations leaders to understand facility needs and develop a comprehensive program of capital improvements
- Work with our architecture and facilities experts to prioritize projects, coordinate with Finance to assess available resources, and develop a five-year capital plan that supports long-term decision-making
- Monitor and communicate progress on all capital projects to stakeholders, maintaining clear and actionable tracking systems
Strategic Planning & Initiative Management
- Partner with leadership to manage the yearly planning process and execute Real Estate & Facilities initiatives
- Develop project plans, materials, and deliverables to support initiative rollout, execution, and monitoring
- Lead strategic and innovative initiatives as assigned, creating materials for presentations and reports to gain approval and feedback from senior leadership
Regional Engagement & Operations Support
- Establish and lead consistent communication frameworks with regional offices, including transparent reporting on real estate and facilities challenges
- Manage ad hoc requests from home office and regional teams while staying informed about facility needs across all regions
- Serve as the primary liaison between Real Estate & Facilities and other home office teams
Design Oversight & Financial Management
- Assist with or lead design for capital improvement and new school building projects; establish systems for tracking design reviews and consultant coordination
- Monitor budgets and forecasts with our operations team; standardize reporting practices across regions and identify financial risks for leadership review
- Lead the internal budgeting process, ensuring resource allocation aligns with strategic initiatives and fiscal responsibility
Team Leadership
- Directly manage and mentor team members, providing coaching to ensure consistency in systems, accountability, and professional development
- Define, track, and report on key performance indicators and organizational goals to ensure Real Estate & Facilities priorities remain aligned with broader organizational objectives