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AlerisLife

Capital Projects Director of Design & Construction Management

AlerisLife, Newton, Massachusetts, United States, 02165


Work With Purpose

At AlerisLife we’re dedicated to advancing the lives of all we serve - from our residents to each and every one of our team members. With a mission-driven mindset and a desire to make a difference in the lives of others, our team members enjoy a work culture that is uniquely supportive of their professional and personal lives. A place where they can advance others, and themselves.

The Capital Projects Director of Design & Construction Management reports directly to the Senior Director of Capital Projects and is responsible for overseeing the design and construction management of our capital investments in our owned and operated senior living communities. The Capital Projects Director will plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise capital projects from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of the senior living or multi-family housing industry.

Work Mode:

Newton, MA based. Hybrid, in corporate office unless traveling to communities for site visits. Travel up to 75%.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the planning, design, budgeting, and construction of capital projects to ensure the projects meet the organization’s strategic objectives, budgets, and timelines.

Manage the procurement process for services and materials, including preparing bid documents, evaluating proposals, selecting contractors, and negotiating contracts to ensure competitive pricing and compliance with procurement policies.

Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and work timetables.

Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other construction specialists to ensure project specifications are met and to resolve any issues that arise during the project lifecycle.

Schedule and coordinate contractor activities.

Monitor projects and report progress and budget matters to the team.

Coordinate construction processes to ensure projects are completed on time within budget.

Track capital refresh cycles inclusive of working closely with engineering on routine maintenance capex.

Work closely with asset management, operations, sales, and finance teams to ensure alignment of capital improvement strategies with overall business goals.

Assist the underwriting team in preparation of investment memos, presentations, and financial models to support decision-making processes and communicate capital improvement recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging opportunities in the senior living market to identify potential capital investment strategies and competitive advantages.

Build and maintain relationships with external partners, including contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, and other industry professionals, to support capital improvement execution efforts.

Skills & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, Real Estate, Business Administration, or related field.

7-10 years of proven experience in building design and construction management. Focus on the senior living or multi-family industry is strongly preferred.

Proven track record of successfully overseeing and executing capital projects and construction.

Strong analytical and project management skills.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate insights and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders.

We Got You

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision

401k + Match

Bonus Opportunity

Competitive PTO, Sick & Holidays

Life, Disability & other supplemental benefits

Flexible Workplace

Professional Development Funds

Wellness Coaching & Personal Support Benefits

Recognition & Reward Programs

Is This You?

Purpose and Meaning

– You have an authentic connection to our vision of a world in which the quality of life is ageless, and a desire to advance our culture and keep People First at all times.

Advancing Others

– You advance others, supporting their continuous growth and enabling their achievements. You get it – positive team experiences lead to incredible customer moments.

You Are Accountable

– To our team, our customers and our brand(s). You firmly believe that the way in which we achieve results is just as important as what we accomplish together.

Operational Excellence

– You encourage a mindset of continuous improvement, respect ideas from everywhere, and empower others to elevate how and what we deliver for our customers and each other.

Let’s Do This

– Fast is as slow as we go! You thrive with a focus on the here-and-now, while managing multiple priorities, projects and competing demands, helping others anticipate and embrace what’s next.

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