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 critical site decisions by confirming zoning compliance, permit viability, budget alignment, and schedule feasibility through structured and AI-supported methods
• Oversee several school construction projects at once, directing construction managers, clearing obstacles, and delivering openings that meet time and cost targets
• Create detailed, actionable capital project plans that bring stakeholders into alignment on scope, budget, and delivery approach
• Manage vendor qualification, RFP processes, and contract negotiations with emphasis on execution speed, deliverable quality, and financial discipline
• Break down expansion processes into discrete operational units and construct AI-supported systems that reduce cycle time and increase delivery predictability

• Operating as a status-tracking coordinator waiting for progress reports from contractors or external partners
• Focusing on isolated segments of the process (such as only site sourcing or only construction oversight) without accountability for full delivery
• Depending on informal, one-off approaches that must be reinvented for each new site
• Forwarding issues upward without personally addressing permitting, design, or construction barriers
• Consuming extended periods in stakeholder alignment without producing a concrete decision

Control the complete expansion cycle for new school locations by delivering fully functional campuses on reliable schedules while systematically decreasing time, expense, and uncertainty through AI-enabled operational systems.

• Verified track record leading at least one real estate development or construction initiative from site acquisition through operational launch with complete accountability
• Experience overseeing multiple simultaneous construction or capital projects with direct ownership of schedules, coordination, and problem resolution
• Deep working knowledge of zoning regulations, permitting procedures, construction execution, and vendor management, with capability to interact directly with general contractors, architects, and regulatory authorities
• Proven capacity to evaluate tradeoffs involving cost, schedule, and feasibility with documented, quantifiable results
• Experience refining or systematizing complex operational processes (such as permitting workflows, design coordination, or construction delivery)
• Confirmed ability to deconstruct intricate workflows into organized, scalable systems and enhance them continuously
• Track record of applying technology (AI or other tools) to eliminate manual tasks, speed up decisions, or enhance execution velocity
• Strong sense of ownership with capability to function effectively amid uncertainty and produce tangible outcomes
• Willingness and capacity to travel up to 60% to operational school sites nationwide and maintain on-site presence during pivotal development and opening milestones
• Currently based in the United States and authorized to work without requiring visa sponsorship

Experience scaling multi-location development or expansion initiatives

Demonstrated success improving schedule forecast precision and shortening project delivery cycles