Learning Care Group

Real Estate Development Director

Learning Care Group • $158K — $165K *
Novi, MI 48375In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; business-related preferred.
  • Master's degree in Business Administration or Juris Doctorate preferred.
  • 5+ years of national real estate development experience in national retail or public company required.
  • 5+ years' experience in real estate site selection, negotiation, and closing transactions required.
  • Proficient in project management software, such as Lucernex, Smartsheet, and Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Green Development Initiatives and collaborate across departments.
  • Attend Real Estate Committee meetings to present new site proposals for approval.
  • Conduct trade area assessments and tactical strategy development for site selection.
  • Manage the real estate transaction lifecycle from concept to school opening.
  • Develop market strategies and execute research for targeted geographies.
  • Negotiate with brokers and legal teams to finalize site leases and contracts.
  • Monitor existing markets to assess development feasibility and trends.

Benefits

  • Eligible for various health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan participation after 30 days, with company match after one year.
  • Education assistance with tuition reimbursement available.
  • Childcare discounts for employees.
  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) plan allows for discretion in time off usage.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Director of Real Estate Development will be responsible for the full life cycle of new schools from setting market entry strategy to pursuing sites. The Director will work closely with the Legal department to negotiate project documents, and the Construction department to facilitate design, budgets, and schedule. This position will remain responsible for all aspects of deals from the initial concept through the construction and school opening.

Essential Functions:
  • Lead Green Development Initiatives. This will include understanding the market strategy and collaborating with several departments within Learning Care Group such as Construction, Operations and Finance.
  • Regularly attend Real Estate Committee meetings and present new Greenfield sites to obtain ELT approval.
  • Lead and inform team meetings with Operations, Construction, and Finance to ensure new locations are meeting construction budget and timeline.
  • Effectively conduct trade area assessment, tactical strategy development and site selection to accomplish developmental goals and blueprint.
  • Responsible for all aspects of the real estate transaction from initial concept through construction and school opening.
  • Develop market strategies, market analysis, and execute research.
  • Implement and execute development processes for targeted geographies.
  • Collaborate with brokers, as required to research, and target strategic site opportunities.
  • Monitor existing markets to understand evolving trade area trends and determine appropriateness for new development or repositioning.
  • Review and coordinate all real estate documents and legal issues with Legal department.
  • Negotiate with brokers, attorneys, landlords/sellers to develop letters of intent, leases, and real estate contracts for approved sites.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with regional developers, municipal and state departments and agencies.
  • Collaborate with Facilities and Construction to assure lease terms and conditions properly align with proposed project timelines and lease agreements.


Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Minimum Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required. Business or related study preferred.
  • Master's degree in Business Administration or Juris Doctorate preferred.
  • 5+ years of national real estate development experience within national retail or multi-unit public company required.
  • 5+ years' experience in real estate site selection, negotiation and closing transaction required.


Other Skills and Abilities Qualifications:
  • Excellent customer service skills with both internal and external customers.
  • Capable of working with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
  • Effective communication skills, written, verbal and interpersonal.
  • Proficient time management, organizational skills, and ability to meet established deadlines.
  • Knowledgeable in general real estate matters with understanding of excess property management and negotiating lease amendments.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage external partners.
  • Proven ability to negotiate and influence internal customers and external brokers.
  • Excellent presentation skills and ability to communicate with and relate to all levels of the organization.
  • Capable of creating executable real estate strategies.
  • Strong ability to self-start, think creatively, lead others, and innovate.
  • Skilled working in cross-functional teams leveraging critical and strategic thinking.
  • Ability to work with project management software, i.e. Lucernex or similar database, Smartsheet and Microsoft applications.
  • Capable of working with project management software.


Travel Percentage:
  • 70% travel including auto and air.


Compensation and Benefits:
  • Compensation based on position, education and experience. Bi-weekly paid.
  • Base salary range: $158,000 - $165,0000
  • This position is eligible for our Support Central bonus program which is based on annual achievement of company performance.

Health and Wellness Benefits:
  • Employees are eligible for a variety of health and welfare benefits based on their Full-time or Part-time status on their date of hire, which include medical, dental, vision, healthcare & dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs), life insurance, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pre-paid legal, pet insurance and identity theft protection.
  • Employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan after 30 days of employment. Participating employees are also eligible to receive a company provided match on their elective deferrals once they reach 1 year of employment with the company.

Employee perks/discounts:
  • Education assistance including tuition reimbursement
  • Childcare discount available to all employees
  • Corporate partner Discounts
  • This position is eligible for paid time off. All Corporate employees are enrolled in our Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) plan. This plan allows for flexibility and discretion between employees and managers in taking time off - with no set accrual for vacation or sick time. Employees can use Flexible PTO for any reason and is compliant with the Colorado Healthy Families Work Act.
  • Applications accepted through 8/21/2026.

About Learning Care Group

Learning Care Group is a provider of childcare services in the United States. The company operates over 900 childcare centers under several brand names, including Childtime Learning Centers, The Children's Courtyard, and Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Centers. Learning Care Group was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Novi, Michigan. The company is committed to providing high-quality childcare services that promote the development and well-being of children. Learning Care Group offers a range of programs for children of all ages, from infants to school-age children. The company also provides educational resources and support for parents and families.
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Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
* Ladders Estimates

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