Director of Construction and Design

At Huffman Family Brands, we grow people BIG and small. HFB is rooted in providing exceptional experiences whether it is within one of our Celebree Schools, at a Caliday Before and After School program, in one of our many School-Age Summer Camps or while exploring our incredible Franchise opportunities. Career opportunities within the HFB family are life-changing ones. 

HFB is committed to offering qualified educators and business professionals’ meaningful careers as a leader within the childcare industry. We encourage our team members to become increasingly proficient in their positions through continued training and development. We thrive on providing opportunities for professional growth within our organization and are committed to enhancing the professional development of our teams both within our many brands and beyond! To those ends, we have developed and implemented our Employee Investment Cycle.

At HFB, our dedication to growing people BIG and small is truly unmatched. As a member of the HFB Team you have access to the tools and resources necessary to reach your full potential. The choice is yours, where do you want to go? What do you want to be? Make your time with Huffman Family Brands one of personal and professional growth.

The Director of Design and Construction serves as the driving force behind Celebree’s expansion, leading construction team while partnering closely with franchise owners and a network of trusted vendors. This role is accountable for each new location from concept to completion, ensuring each project is delivered on time, on budget, and on brand, upholding our promise to families, franchisees and communities. As a strategic leader, the Director builds and maintains a strong pipeline of architects, contractors, and suppliers to support Celebree’s growth trajectory. This position fosters a culture of excellence and accountability, empowering teams and partners to consistently execute projects that reflect Celebree’s high standards for quality and safety. By proactively managing costs, timelines, and brand compliance, the Director ensures Celebree is keeping the promise of the construction journey.

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience managing multi-site construction projects, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes and childcare regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated success managing budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in franchise, retail, hospitality, or childcare construction is highly desirable.