Facilities Project Analyst

Facilities Project Analyst

About BrightPath Kids / Busy Bees

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5000 dedicated employees and experience competitive pay and benefits including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath!

Position Summary

BrightPath Kids is seeking a highly organized and analytical Project Analyst to support the planning and development phases of capital improvement initiatives across our centers in North America. This role focuses on data analysis project intake vendor research documentation management and preexecution coordination.

The Project Analyst ensures that leadership has accurate timely and actionable information to make informed decisions before projects move into execution. This position does not manage or oversee construction or field execution activities.

The role is based at our Dallas TX Head Office and reports directly to the Director of Facilities Services

What Youll Do

• Project Intake Analysis Serve as the central point of contact for incoming capital project requests and ensure requests are complete accurate and properly documented.
• Needs Validation Support Assist Facilities leadership in validating project needs with Operations teams (Area Directors and Center Directors) by gathering data photos quotes and supporting documentation.
• Vendor Research & PreBid Preparation Conduct vendor sourcing compile references collect pricing benchmarks and prepare documentation packages for leadership review.
• PreExecution Coordination Coordinate earlystage communication between vendors contractors and center staff to ensure alignment before work is scheduled.
• Scheduling & Pipeline Tracking Maintain planning calendars project intake logs and preexecution timelines to support resource forecasting and operational planning.
• Financial & Data Analysis Prepare and track Purchase Orders (POs) maintain budget worksheets and support Accounts Payable by verifying invoice accuracy.
• Documentation & Reporting Keep project files budgets and reports organized and up to date; prepare summaries and dashboards for supervisor review.
• Departmental Support Provide administrative and analytical support for emergency requests and departmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination project analysis facilities construction property management or related fields preferred.
• Strong analytical organizational and communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to synthesize information manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy in a fastpaced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook); familiarity with purchase order or project tracking systems a plus.
• Basic understanding of facilities or capital improvement processes helpful but not required.
• Professional approachable and adaptable in both written and verbal communication.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including a 60% enrollment discount
• A collaborative missiondriven work environment
• The opportunity to support meaningful improvements across our network of centers through datadriven planning and analysis