Vice President of School Construction $400,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market.
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Description
If you've ever turned raw land into a functioning school—where students attend, inspections pass, and systems run—and you want to apply that experience at national scale, this is your opportunity.
2 Hour Learning is building a nationwide network of private schools that condense a full school day into two hours. Learning speed is only valuable if we can build just as fast. From site evaluation to final occupancy permits, you'll own the delivery of that promise. You'll oversee the complete lifecycle of ground-up construction: site feasibility, regulatory approvals, build execution, and operational handoff. Not as theory. In real markets, under real deadlines, with real accountability.
This role is about execution, not delegation. You'll define scope, sequence milestones, clear obstacles, and deliver high-stakes projects with rigor. You'll collaborate closely with Real Estate, Legal, Finance, and Campus Operations, injecting both discipline and velocity into every interaction. We're not seeking a project coordinator. We need someone who builds. Someone with a default to action, fluency in AI tooling, and a history of converting constraints into delivered results.
If you're ready to deliver the fastest school launches in the nation, let's talk.
What you will be doing
- Leading ground-up campus construction — from undeveloped land to certificate of occupancy — across multiple U.S. markets.
- Producing feasibility reports, cost projections, and permitting risk profiles to inform site acquisition decisions.
- Developing milestone-based delivery schedules and coordinating execution across internal and external stakeholders.
- Navigating permit workflows and regulatory environments across jurisdictions — forecasting delays and removing roadblocks.
- Engaging and managing vendor performance — with defined deliverables, service expectations, and issue escalation protocols.
What you will NOT be doing
- Waiting in the background for consensus — this role drives from the front, not from behind a desk.
- Following a one-size-fits-all approach — every site introduces unique zoning, code, and design challenges. Flexibility is non-negotiable.
- Delegating ownership to others — you are the accountable party, not a task router.
- Losing weeks to planning paralysis — your instinct is to advance quickly, solve blockers, and create clarity even with incomplete data.
- Working standard hours — this is a high-impact, high-intensity role. The mission is urgent. The commitment reflects that.
Key responsibilities
Deliver fully operational school campuses on time and within budget — from bare land to open doors with students enrolled.
Candidate requirements
- Based in the U.S. and legally authorized to work without sponsorship.
- Available to travel up to 60%, including on-site inspections, vendor coordination, and regulatory walkthroughs.
- Has successfully delivered at least three ground-up construction projects from planning through completion.
- Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end build cycles in multiple U.S. markets.
- Comprehensive understanding of permitting, zoning, and regulatory compliance across varied jurisdictions.
- Proven ability to oversee vendors, budgets, and schedules in high-stakes environments.
- Skilled cross-functional collaborator who aligns legal, real estate, finance, and operations teams effectively.
- Proficient with AI tools to enhance output, streamline processes, and maintain operational efficiency.
- Prepared to work 40-60 hours per week with urgency, professionalism, and full accountability.
Nice to have
- Background in education, healthcare, retail, or other sectors with standardized buildout models.
- Experience in elite consulting firms, real estate development, or senior construction leadership.
- Working knowledge of fire code, ADA compliance, and licensing standards for institutional facilities.
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