Construction Project Specialist

The Learning Experience - World Headquarters•Deerfield Beach, FL

3d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience is seeking a detail-oriented Construction Project Specialist to support the development and construction of new childcare centers nationwide. This role partners with Pre-Construction, Construction Managers, Developers, General Contractors, Architects, and internal stakeholders to help keep projects on schedule from lease execution through project closeout. The Construction Project Specialist plays a key role in project tracking, reporting, permitting, communication, and documentation while helping ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate has experience in commercial construction, project coordination, development, or construction administration and enjoys managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in commercial construction, project coordination, construction administration, or development
Experience working with General Contractors, Developers, Architects, and project teams
Understanding of commercial construction processes, scheduling, and project documentation
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
High attention to detail and strong follow-through
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or related field preferred
Experience with Procore, Monday.com, Bluebeam, MS Project, or similar project management platforms preferred
Experience supporting retail, educational, childcare, or commercial construction projects
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or progress toward certification

Responsibilities

Support active construction projects from pre-construction through project closeout
Assist in establishing project milestones and maintaining project schedules
Track project progress and communicate schedule updates to internal and external stakeholders
Coordinate project communication between Developers, General Contractors, Architects, and corporate teams
Support project kickoff meetings, OAC meetings, and construction progress meetings
Produce project dashboards, reports, and updates using Monday.com and Procore
Monitor entitlement, permitting, inspection, and approval milestones
Track project progress toward Certificate of Occupancy and center opening deadlines
Identify potential project risks and assist with mitigation planning
Maintain accurate project records and documentation throughout the construction lifecycle
Track punch list completion and project turnover activities
Coordinate collection of warranties, closeout documents, and operations manuals
Support the transition of completed projects to Operations teams
Verify completion of required turnover and project closeout documentation
Maintain project templates, reports, and standardized documentation
Support continuous improvement initiatives and best practices within the Construction team
Assist with implementation of new tools, systems, and reporting processes
Identify opportunities to improve project tracking, communication, and operational efficiency