Pre-Construction Project Coordinator: Design & Permitting Lead

The Learning Experience; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

The Learning Experience is seeking a highly organized Pre-Construction Project Coordinator to support planning and execution of new childcare center development projects across the United States.

You will coordinate activities from lease execution through construction handoff, partnering with Real Estate, Finance, Licensing, Operations, Construction, and Creative teams alongside architects and municipal agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in pre-construction, commercial construction, architecture, project coordination, real estate development, or related field.
• Working knowledge of permitting, zoning, entitlements, and commercial development processes.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and construction documents.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
• Experience using PM platforms such as Monday.com, Procore, Smartsheet, Asana, or similar software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience creating or editing documents using Adobe InDesign.
• Experience supporting multi-site commercial development or franchise expansion projects.

Responsibilities

• Support development projects from lease execution through construction handoff.
• Coordinate project kickoff meetings and establish key project milestones.
• Maintain project schedules and proactively monitor timelines throughout the pre-construction process.
• Identify potential schedule risks and work with project stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Track project status, updates, and reporting using Monday.com.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and information across internal systems.
• Coordinate prototype updates, design directives, signage packages, and branding requirements.
• Assist with the review of architectural drawings, construction documents, and project plans.
• Track permitting, zoning, entitlement, and municipal approval activities.
• Coordinate with architects, developers, consultants, landlords, and local agencies to facilitate timely approvals.
• Monitor project milestones and communicate delays or obstacles to project stakeholders.
• Maintain project templates, process guides, presentations, and workflow documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the Pre-Construction team.
• Ensure project documentation aligns with company standards and brand requirements.
• Assist with creating and updating customer-facing materials and presentations as needed.

Skills

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Reading architectural drawings

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Project Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Monday.com

Procore

Smartsheet

Asana

Adobe InDesign

Job description

The Learning Experience is seeking a highly organized Pre-Construction Project Coordinator to support planning and execution of new childcare center development projects across the United States.

You will coordinate activities from lease execution through construction handoff, partnering with Real Estate, Finance, Licensing, Operations, Construction, and Creative teams alongside architects and municipal agencies.