VP of Construction Management

$200,000 USD/year ^{Pay is set based on global value, not the local market. Most roles = hourly rate x 40 hrs x 50 weeks}  ($100 USD/hour)

• Evaluate site viability through structured and AI-enhanced analysis of zoning, permitting, budgets, and schedule constraints to support high-stakes decisions
• Oversee multiple concurrent school construction projects, coordinating construction managers, clearing obstacles, and delivering on-time, on-budget campus launches
• Prepare decision-ready capital project proposals that bring stakeholders into alignment on scope, budget, and execution approach
• Drive vendor procurement, RFP processes, and contract negotiations with emphasis on execution speed, quality standards, and cost efficiency
• Break down expansion operations into discrete, repeatable work units and create AI-powered systems that shorten delivery cycles and enhance predictability

• Functioning as a passive coordinator who waits for status reports from contractors or external partners
• Focusing narrowly on a single phase (such as site selection or construction alone) without accountability for the entire result
• Depending on manual, one-off approaches that require reinvention for each new site
• Forwarding problems upward instead of engaging directly to resolve permitting, design, or construction roadblocks
• Consuming extended periods on stakeholder alignment without reaching a clear, actionable decision

Direct the complete expansion process for new school sites by launching fully operational campuses on reliable schedules, while systematically decreasing time, cost, and risk using AI-enhanced systems.

• Documented experience leading at least one full-cycle real estate development or construction project—from site selection through operational opening—with end-to-end ownership
• Track record managing multiple simultaneous capital projects or builds with direct accountability for scheduling, coordination, and problem resolution
• Deep working knowledge of zoning, permitting, construction processes, and vendor management, with capability to work directly with general contractors, architects, and regulatory authorities
• Proven ability to make tradeoff decisions balancing cost, schedule, and feasibility with clear, quantifiable results
• Experience refining or designing complex operational workflows (such as permitting sequences, design coordination, or construction execution)
• Demonstrated capacity to decompose intricate workflows into structured, repeatable processes and refine them progressively
• Track record leveraging tools (AI-based or other) to eliminate manual tasks, speed up decision cycles, or enhance execution velocity
• Strong ownership orientation with ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver tangible outcomes
• Willingness and capacity to travel up to 60% to active construction sites nationwide and be present during pivotal development and launch phases
• Currently based in the United States and authorized to work without requiring visa sponsorship

Experience scaling multi-location development or expansion initiatives

Demonstrated success enhancing forecast precision and compressing delivery timelines across multiple projects