Pre-Construction Project Specialist

World Headquarters•Deerfield Beach, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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