WHO WE ARE

Charter School Capital (CSC) is in service to charter schools, helping charter school leaders get where they want to go. CSC provides money and resources to charter schools with the mission of giving every kid a nourishing school environment where they can flourish.

Charter School Capital is dedicated to building a culturally diverse team of individuals who are committed to our mission, vision, and values, and who are seeking a professional work environment where they can grow their capabilities, impact, earnings, and job satisfaction. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

SUMMARY

The Construction Manager is responsible for the management of commercial construction and development projects funded by Charter School Capital including tenant improvements on assets under management and development of school sites for new and established clients. The Construction Manager will oversee the entire development process including engagement with architects, third party project managers and contractors through concept and feasibility, design, entitlement, contracting, construction, punch list, and close-out. This role provides a critical interface between CSC and the client (the schools) and must be able to meet client’s needs and timeline with best-in-class service. The Construction Manager will also help craft construction product & processes and will toggle between strategic and tactical thinking.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand the client’s needs and structuring a solution to fit the need
• Analyze project feasibility
• Create and present project proposals internally and externally
• Negotiate contracts with a focus on minimizing risk and maximizing potential returns
• Manage the documentation of the negotiated terms and scope with clients
• Oversee all stages of the pre- and post-construction and development process for commercial real estate
• Identify, select, and manage architects, contractors, owner’s reps, project managers, and other project resources, as necessary
• Understand the necessary approvals for proposed development projects across different states and work with third party on-site owner’s representatives to ensure compliance
• Negotiate and review contracts and construction documents to ensure terms accurately reflect what has been negotiated and align with internal requirements and client needs
• Create and manage project budgets and schedules within planned costs and timelines
• Manage architect, contractor, owner’s rep, and other project resource performance
• Conduct due diligence including ordering and reviewing surveys and third-party reports
• Keep complete and organized files for each project
• Prepare project reporting for management, ownership, clients, and investors in a timely manner
• Travel to project sites and vendor meetings, as necessary
• Coordinate between ownership, clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants
• Develop a construction and development product and strategy
• Create scalable construction and development processes
• Implement tools required to move forward a revenue-driving market opportunity for the business
• Ensure a high level of quality is incorporated into all aspects of work product, including written, analytical or the execution of work on the project
• Perform special ad hoc projects, reporting, and analysis as requested

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Should have working knowledge of the construction process, and experience with operational, financial, or commercial real estate transactions
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university
• 10+ years relevant experience in construction and/or development
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position supervises outside vendors but currently has no internal supervisory responsibilities or direct reports. This is subject to change as the role and business needs change.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

We have a dynamic company culture and a fun workforce. We offer flexible/hybrid remote work options, paid time off benefits, competitive salary commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, short term disability, and 401(k) with a company match. In addition to our benefits package, we also offer pre-tax parking options, a fitness room for employee use, and on-site secured bike storage.

Charter School Capital is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

We’d love to hear your story and hear how you could help fulfill our vision of ensuring that all kids have access to a nurturing school environment where they can flourish!