Director of Facilities Expansion

$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)

• Collaborating with architects, contractors, and legal counsel to obtain all necessary construction and operational permits for education facilities.
• Managing municipal permitting and inspection workflows across multiple jurisdictions — shortening timelines and removing obstacles.
• Assembling and filing comprehensive approval packages: permits, applications, regulatory documentation, and inspection records.
• Tracking project progress and compliance exposure across all initiatives — ensuring full transparency and no unexpected setbacks.
• Traveling to project sites (~75% of time) to engage directly with local government officials, inspectors, and service providers to maintain momentum.

• Waiting for others to flag problems or finalize submissions — you will own every outcome from start to finish.
• Operating primarily from an office — this is a field-based execution role, not an administrative position.
• Applying a rigid, one-size-fits-all approach by jurisdiction — you will design solutions in real time where standards do not exist.
• Treating delays as acceptable — both speed and accuracy define this position.
• Using outdated tools or manual systems — automation and continuous improvement are expectations.

Obtain complete legal and operational authorization to launch schools across jurisdictions more rapidly and comprehensively than conventional permitting workflows permit.

• Located in the U.S. with authorization to work without requiring visa sponsorship.
• Able and willing to travel approximately 75% of the time to U.S. cities and states.
• 5+ years leading permitting, construction, or facilities expansion initiatives involving physical infrastructure and regulatory clearance.
• 5+ years coordinating multiple contractors per project across different jurisdictions.
• Documented history of delivering projects ahead of deadline while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
• Experience delivering progress briefings to technical teams and executive leadership.
• Proven ownership mindset — you served as the sole accountable point of contact for project execution and problem resolution.
• AI-native approach — you instinctively adopt automation and iterative methods to accelerate delivery.
• Written communication that is precise, actionable, and relied upon by senior leadership.
• Strong regulatory discernment — you understand when to escalate, seek clarification, or challenge requirements.

• Experience in construction management, education operations, or multi-location retail rollout.
• Background developing or refining AI-driven tools for permitting, compliance, or regulatory processes.
• Prior engagement with fire marshals, building inspectors, and education regulatory bodies.