VP of Construction Management, Alpha (Remote) - $200,000/year USD

About the Role

Alpha is building a nationwide school network that delivers a complete day of education in two concentrated hours through AI-driven methods. This role ensures the rigorous and precise expansion of our school network, taking ownership of the complete lifecycle for new school sites—from undeveloped property to fully functioning campus. You will simultaneously construct systems that make every subsequent launch faster, more efficient, and increasingly reliable.

Responsibilities

• Execute critical site evaluation decisions by confirming zoning compliance, permitting requirements, cost parameters, and timeline viability through structured and AI-supported analysis.
• Manage multiple concurrent school construction projects, directing construction managers, clearing obstacles, and delivering on-time, within-budget openings.
• Create clear, actionable capital project proposals that secure stakeholder alignment on scope, budget, and implementation approach.
• Direct vendor selection processes, RFPs, and contract negotiations with emphasis on velocity, quality standards, and cost discipline.
• Break down expansion processes into discrete work components and construct AI-powered systems that reduce cycle time and increase predictability.

Requirements

• Documented experience directing at least one real estate development or construction initiative from site selection to operational opening with full accountability.
• Background managing multiple simultaneous builds or capital initiatives with direct ownership of schedules, coordination, and problem resolution.
• Deep working knowledge of zoning regulations, permitting processes, construction execution, and vendor management, with capability to engage directly with general contractors, architects, and regulatory bodies.
• Proven capacity to make balanced tradeoff decisions involving cost, schedule, and feasibility with quantifiable results.
• Experience refining or systematizing complex operational processes (such as permitting workflows, design coordination, or construction execution).
• Proven ability to decompose intricate workflows into structured, repeatable frameworks and enhance them iteratively.
• Track record of leveraging tools (AI-based or other technologies) to eliminate manual tasks, speed decision cycles, or improve execution velocity.
• Strong ownership orientation with capacity to function effectively in ambiguous environments and deliver tangible results.
• Willingness and capability to travel up to 60% to operational school sites throughout the US and maintain on-site presence during pivotal development and launch phases.
• Currently based in the US and authorized to work without requiring visa sponsorship.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience scaling multi-location development or expansion initiatives.
• Demonstrated history of enhancing forecast precision and compressing delivery schedules across multiple projects.

About Alpha

Alpha reimagines the school day around faster learning, stronger mentorship, and more time for students to build real-world skills. We hire teachers (guides), operators, admissions experts, school & curriculum leaders, and remote team members to build a radically better school experience. Our culture is fast-moving, ambitious, and student-focused, designed for people who want to improve the system, not maintain it.

Working with Us

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position requiring an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record. The compensation is $100 USD/hour, equating to $200,000 USD/year based on 40 hours/week and 50 weeks/year, with weekly payments.