Design and Entitlement Manager

🕒 May 30

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Primrose Schools

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1982

📚 Education

🤲 Charity

🤝 Non-profit

Education • Charity • Non-profit

Primrose Schools is a leading provider of early childhood education and care, offering high-quality programs for infants through kindergarten, including before and after-school care. Their Balanced Learning® approach emphasizes the development of the whole child through a blend of play, creativity, and academics, ensuring children are well-prepared for success in school and life. With multiple locations across the country, Primrose Schools is dedicated to creating safe and engaging learning environments that foster curiosity and compassion in young learners.

📋 Description

• Partner with Franchise Owners, architects, consultants, and municipal stakeholders to help bring new Primrose schools to life • Serve as Primrose's design and entitlement expert, ensuring each project aligns with brand standards • Serve as the design lead for assigned development projects, ensuring alignment with Primrose brand standards, prototype requirements, and operational needs • Work collaboratively with Franchise Owners to review plans, resolve design challenges, and protect the intended school experience • Guide Franchise Owners through development requirements, helping them navigate challenges and make informed decisions • Monitor project schedules and key milestones, identifying risks and helping keep projects on track • Travel to development markets to meet with Franchise Owners, visit project sites, and support successful project execution

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field • Five or more years of experience in franchise, retail, restaurant, multi-unit, or commercial development • Experience working directly with Franchise Owners, owner-developers, or multi-unit operators preferred • Strong understanding of design development, construction documents, and development workflows • Working knowledge of entitlement, zoning, permitting, and municipal approval processes • Ability to review plans, identify issues, and recommend practical solutions • Experience interpreting due diligence reports, site studies, and development documentation • Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously • Proficiency with project scheduling and collaboration tools • Willingness to travel up to 50%

🏖️ Benefits

• 401(k) 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • 50% tuition reimbursement for up to three children and/or one grandchild at any Primrose School • Full-time team members are eligible for health, dental and vision insurance • 401k with company matching up to 3.5% and company provided life insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Flexible work arrangements