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: $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