Real Estate Development Director

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead Green Development Initiatives. This will include understanding the market strategy and collaborating with several departments within Learning Care Group such as Construction, Operations and Finance.
• Regularly attend Real Estate Committee meetings and present new Greenfield sites to obtain ELT approval.
• Lead and inform team meetings with Operations, Construction, and Finance to ensure new locations are meeting construction budget and timeline.
• Effectively conduct trade area assessment, tactical strategy development and site selection to accomplish developmental goals and blueprint.
• Responsible for all aspects of the real estate transaction from initial concept through construction and school opening.
• Develop market strategies, market analysis, and execute research.
• Implement and execute development processes for targeted geographies.
• Collaborate with brokers, as required to research, and target strategic site opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with regional developers, municipal and state departments and agencies.
• Serve as liaison between Facilities and Construction to assure lease terms and conditions properly align with proposed project timelines and lease agreements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required. Business or related study preferred.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or Juris Doctorate preferred.
• 5+ years of national real estate development experience within national retail or multi-unit public company required.
• 5+ years’ experience in real estate site selection, negotiation and closing transaction required.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills with both internal and external customers.
• Capable of working with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Effective communication skills, written, verbal and interpersonal.
• Proficient time management, organizational skills, and ability to meet established deadlines.
• Knowledgeable in general real estate matters with understanding of excess property management and negotiating lease amendments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage external partners.
• Proven ability to negotiate and influence internal customers and external brokers.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to communicate with and relate to all levels of the organization.
• Capable of creating executable real estate strategies.
• Strong ability to self-start, think creatively, lead others, and innovate.
• Skilled working in cross-functional teams leveraging critical and strategic thinking.
• Ability to work with project management software, i.e. Lucernex or similar database, Smartsheet and Microsoft applications.
• Capable of working with project management software.

Benefits

This position is eligible for our Support Central bonus program which is based on annual achievement of company performance. Health and Wellness Benefits: Employees are eligible for a variety of health and welfare benefits based on their Full-time or Part-time status on their date of hire, which include medical, dental, vision, healthcare & dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs), life insurance, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pre-paid legal, pet insurance and identity theft protection. Employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan after 30 days of employment. Participating employees are also eligible to receive a company provided match on their elective deferrals once they reach 1 year of employment with the company. Employee perks/discounts: Education assistance including tuition reimbursement Childcare discount available to all employeesCorporate partner Discounts

Pay

Compensation based on position, education and experience. Bi-weekly paid. Base salary range: $158,000 - $165,000

Schedule

This position is eligible for 70% travel including auto and air.