Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Celebree School
Job overview
The Director of Real Estate at Celebree School oversees real estate projects to support franchise and corporate growth, managing site development from evaluation to lease execution and construction handoff.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing the entire real estate process including site selection, lease negotiation, coordinating with brokers and internal teams, maintaining timelines, due diligence, reporting progress, and ensuring site readiness for build-out.
Experience and skills
Requires a Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of commercial real estate or project management experience, preferably in franchising or retail, with knowledge of lease terms and strong project management and communication skills.
Job location and travel
This position is on-site at the Huffman Family Brands Office in White Marsh, Maryland, with up to 25% travel for site visits and meetings.
Company overview
Celebree School is a leading provider of early childhood education and childcare services, focusing on nurturing and developing young minds from infancy through preschool. They generate revenue through tuition fees for their comprehensive programs, which include educational curricula, enrichment activities, and summer camps. Founded in 1994, Celebree School has expanded significantly, emphasizing a community-centric approach and maintaining high standards of safety and education. Their mission is to grow people big and small, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your experience in commercial real estate, project management, and site development, emphasizing your ability to manage end-to-end real estate projects in multi-unit or franchise environments.
Focus on showcasing your skills in lease negotiation, coordinating with brokers, and managing detailed timelines and deliverables to demonstrate alignment with Celebree School's real estate journey.
Apply through multiple channels including Celebree School's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for the Director of Real Estate role.
Connect with employees in the Real Estate or Franchise Development teams at Celebree School on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent franchise expansion news or asking about the challenges of managing real estate projects within a franchise model.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'lease negotiation,' 'site selection,' 'project management,' 'franchise real estate,' and 'cross-functional collaboration' to improve screening success.
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