Director, Capital Projects

Scion Staffing$145K — $160K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Preferred degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field
  • 10+ years of project management and supervisory experience, ideally in student housing or multi-family sector
  • Knowledge of vertical and horizontal buildings and high-rise mechanical systems
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Willingness to travel 50% or more per year
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities
  • Commitment to a collaborative and diverse work environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the Capital Management team
  • Create training programs and career paths in collaboration with departments
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company policies
  • Develop and monitor capital project effectiveness to maximize revenue and resident satisfaction
  • Assist property management with implementing capital programs and training
  • Provide technical expertise for capital project budgets and scopes of work
  • Communicate project status and maintain quality control

Benefits

  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k Matching
  • Paid Maternal Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Learning reimbursement opportunities
Full Job Description
The Director of Capital is responsible for providing strategic and operational level direction for capital development initiatives and the Capital Management team. This role develops and oversees the processes for project requirements, formulation, justification, prioritization, integration, development and budgets. The Director of Capital ensures all projects are consistent with and support the strategic plans and vision of the organization. The Director of Capital is also responsible for preparing annual capex budgets and updating the 10 year Capex Plan for Scion's portfolio of properties.

Your Responsibilities

Leadership
  • Provides leadership, development and ongoing administration of the Capital Management team.
  • Creates and maintains appropriate training and development to establish career paths in collaboration with other applicable departments.

Capital Projects Planning
  • Assures adherence to OSHA standards, federal, state and local laws, and applicable company policies and procedures.
  • Assures compliance with all management agreements on bidding requirements, scopes of work and approvals.
  • Develops, implements, and monitors the effectiveness of capital projects. Accountable for maximizing revenue, controlling expenses, and improving resident satisfaction.
  • Develops and manages a long-term capital projects program.
  • Assists property management and on-site personnel with the implementation of various capital programs including but not limited to providing training, demand side energy conservation support, workflow direction, and vendor management.

Capital Project Management
  • Provides technical expertise and develops scopes of work, value engineered solutions, budgets, approvals and close out information for capital projects.
  • Provides overall quality control. Facilitates and conducts annual inspections and assessments to identify conditions, needs and budget expectations
  • Communicates monthly updates on project status, budget versus actual review and expected completion dates.
  • Ensures all warranty information accurately reflects capital items and projects.
  • Inputs capital projects data into company software and develops benchmarking standards for existing capital projects.

The responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive. However, they are indicative of the types of responsibilities normally performed by the Director, Capital.

Key Characteristics
  • Exceptional communicator and leader
  • Unwavering follow-through
  • Subject-matter expert
  • Impeccable planner & prioritizes structure

What We Require
  • College graduate preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience. A degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field is preferred.
  • 10+ years of previous project management and supervisory experience, preferably within the student housing or a similar multi-family sector.
  • Demonstrated knowledge working with both vertical and horizontal buildings and high-rise boiler and chiller systems.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness and ability to travel 50% or more in a year.
  • Flexible, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable with quickly re-prioritizing.
  • Values and fosters a respectful, collaborative and supportive approach to a diverse working and living environment.
  • Committed to excellence and high standards.

Operational Details
  • Reports To: Vice President, Facilities and Capital Projects
  • Direct Reports: Project Managers


Your Benefits
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k Matching
  • Paid Maternal Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Learning reimbursement opportunities


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The base salary range for this full-time position is base + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Illinois Pay Range

$145,000-$160,000 USD

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