Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. International Schools Partnership Limited operates schools and related facilities across the USCa region. The Regional Property Project Manager will deliver capital projects and oversee the full facilities lifecycle across a regional portfolio, including planning, design, construction, commissioning, and facilities management. The role is responsible for budget control, compliance, stakeholder coordination, project reporting, and maintaining safe, efficient, and sustainable school infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of capital projects, including feasibility, planning, design development, tendering, contractor selection, permitting, construction supervision, handover, and operational readiness
- Develop and manage a regional pipeline of construction and remodelling projects, ensuring alignment with strategic and educational objectives
- Oversee budgeting, cost control, and capex planning, ensuring projects are delivered within approved financial frameworks
- Coordinate building permits, regulatory approvals, and compliance requirements throughout the project lifecycle
- Monitor construction progress, quality, and risks, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to design specifications
- Manage relationships with landlords, tenants, consultants, contractors, and authorities, ensuring clear communication and timely issue resolution
- Ensure contractors comply with site safety procedures, security protocols, and operational standards
- Influence and collaborate with school leadership teams to align infrastructure with educational delivery needs
- Coordinate across multiple jurisdictions in the US and Canada, adapting to different regulatory, cultural, and operational environments
- Support schools in the development and submission of capital expenditure requests
- Contribute to capacity planning, tracking and reporting changes in student capacity
- Develop regional project management standards, guidelines, and governance frameworks
- Prepare regular reports, KPIs, and performance updates on project delivery, design, construction progress, facilities performance, and budget management
- Ensure all construction, operational, and building permits remain up to date
- Maintain compliance with local legislation and ISP policies
- Ensure confidentiality of all projects, financial, and operational information
- Ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions in US, and Canada), including building codes, environmental, and safety regulations
- Enforce strict compliance with safeguarding and child protection policies to ensure a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment
- Oversee the full facilities lifecycle, including:
- Strategic planning and master planning
- Design and technical coordination
- Construction and commissioning
- Facilities operations, maintenance, and lifecycle optimization
- Support the development of standardized Preventive Maintenance Plans
- Ensure assets are safe, compliant, efficient, and sustainable throughout their lifecycle
- Drive continuous improvement in asset performance and lifecycle cost efficiency
Skills
- * Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or MEP Engineering (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), Industrial Engineer, or similar background
- * Advanced Excel skills
- * Ability to travel across the region
- * Strong project and construction management capabilities, including planning, execution, and delivery
- * Solid financial and budget management skills, including capex control and cost optimization
- * Ability to drive change and continuous improvement initiatives
- * Strong problem-solving skills in complex construction and operational environments
- * Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and influence decision-making
- * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- * Proven experience in facilities lifecycle management, including planning, design, construction, and facilities operations
- * Experience managing capex and operational budgets
- * Experience managing external contractors and suppliers
- * High level of integrity and professionalism
- * Proactive, solution-oriented, and service-driven mindset
- * Strong ownership and self-motivation
- * Willingness to continuously learn and develop
- * Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally
- **Travel:** Role will require travel 1 week out of month throughout the year, mainly to South Florida
- * Project Management certification (preferred)
- * Proficiency in AutoCAD, BIM or similar design tools (preferred)
- * Experience managing multi-site or regional portfolios preferred
- * Experience working across North America (US and Canada) or in international environments is highly desirable
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Retirement contributions
- Paid time off
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