Construction Manager

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Company: Fusion Academy and Learning Center

Location: Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Description:

About the Organization
Fusion Academy is a revolutionary alternative, accredited private school for grades 6-12 that offers a fully individualized classroom: one student, one teacher. As the nationwide leader in one to one schooling, Fusion Academy has campuses throughout the country.

Every student at Fusion is unique - some students are accelerated learners; some need flexible scheduling; and others have special learning needs due to attention challenges, learning differences, or social and emotional difficulties. No matter why students come to Fusion, our model is simple - through compassion and acceptance, Fusion students learn on their terms, on their schedule, and in their learning style.

Our model is a unique academic program offering services year-round on a rolling admissions basis. Our environment is highly personal and socially inclusive. Equal emphasis is placed on students' emotional well-being as it is on academic achievements. In addition to full time enrollment, students at Fusion Academy may take a class for credit or enroll in our tutoring/mentoring program.

The Fusion culture offers a special place to work, teach, and learn. Fusionites are a special brand of educators--they are creative, passionate, embrace change, and have fun! They communicate honestly and with compassion to both students and colleagues. People join the Fusion family for more than just a paycheck; they seek to work with peers who share these values. And because Fusion is growing rapidly, we offer considerable opportunity for career advancement throughout the country.

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Hours

Location
Fusion Education Group (HomeBase)

Description

The Construction Manager is a creative and execution oriented owners representative responsible for the construction of new Fusion campuses. This role helps to drive new school growth and national expansion by delivering well designed spaces and well managed construction projects.

REPORTING STRUCTURE - This position reports to the Vice President, New School Development

WORK FROM HOME - Partial. While some work can and will be possible to do from home, our homebase employees are hybrid coming into the offices 2-3 times per week.

LOCATION - This role is at our Homebase offices in Grand Rapids, MI. The person must reside in, or be willing to relocate to West Michigan to perform the duties of the role.

TRAVEL - Significant. Fusion is a national network of private schools operating in numeorus states across the US.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Oversee contractors, consultants, and architects in key milestone areas to ensure projects exceed expectations
  • Lead design and consultant's efforts to secure entitlements and approvals for schools
  • As an Owners Rep, manage the rollout construction processes including due diligence, planning, budgets, design, implementations, setup, and turnover for multi-site projects
  • Manage cost and schedule to achieve development objectives
  • Measure key performance indicators, budgets and pipelines, and communicate progress to internal and external partners

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in construction project management in interiors, space planning and multi-site roll outs or equivalent combination of related experience
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management preferred
  • Experience in high quality construction of retail, office, schools or restaurants
  • Excellent project management, organization, and time-management skills
  • Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Working knowledge of construction procedures, scheduling, and subcontractor management
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project is desirable. AutoCAD experience is a plus.
  • Ability to seamlessly balance in-house and external resources to achieve new school opening and existing school project goals
  • Track record of pushing the creative envelope to achieve outstanding construction outcomes

BENEFITS

Note that pay may vary based on location, skills, and experience.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees which generally includes:
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • An opportunity to contribute to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Tax-advantaged commuter benefits
  • Employee assistance program
  • Sick time, paid holidays and vacation in accordance with company policy and state law
  • Accident and life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability
  • 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility

We offer a package for part time employees which generally includes:
  • Sick time and paid holidays in accordance with company policy
  • Tax-advantaged commuter benefits
  • Employee assistance program
  • 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. If a bonus applies, more information will be given at offer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

Position Requirements

Please see above

Number of Openings
1

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

This position is currently accepting applications.

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