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Payam Music · 1 day ago

Manager of School Development & Facilities

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $95K/yr

3+ years exp

Payam Music is seeking a dynamic and proactive Manager of School Development & Facilities to lead the strategic planning, development, and maintenance of their schools as they expand across the United States. This role is essential in ensuring safe and modern learning environments while managing the entire location setup and providing ongoing support.

MusicMusic EducationTraining

Hiring Manager

Gavin Woody

Responsibilities

Research Locations: Work with our real estate broker to remotely identify viable school locations in major US metros based on our specific characteristics

Site Selection: Travel to target markets to tour sites, assessing visibility, demographics, and suitability for our school layout

Deal Making: Negotiate Letters of Intent (LOIs) and Leases, securing favorable terms on rent and build-out periods

Manage the Build: Hire and oversee local contractors to perform necessary work (framing, painting, flooring) to transform a shell into a Payam Music school

Stay on Track: Execute rigorous management of the budget and timeline to ensure we open on schedule, collaborating closely with leadership and the School Director

Boots on the Ground: Be on-site for the final setup phase. You aren’t just supervising; you are executing

Logistics: Receive deliveries, order pianos, and coordinate logistics

Setup: Find and manage handymen to assemble furniture, hang signage, and execute the interior decorating plan

Tech Readiness: Ensure the school is online—setting up the internet, testing printers, and configuring security systems

The "Rigorous Handoff": Conduct a white-glove turnover process with the new School Director, training them on all facility systems (keys, alarm, HVAC)

Ongoing Support: Serve as the primary contact for facility-related issues after opening, helping School Directors solve facility-related problems quickly

Qualification

Real Estate StrategyConstruction ManagementProject ManagementVendor ManagementMulti-unit Retail ExperienceLogistics CoordinationTechnical ReadinessOrganizational SkillsNegotiation SkillsAttention to Detail