SummaryThe Construction Manager will assist in the execution of ground-up developments and major repositioning projects across the United States within Welltower's Senior Housing portfolio, the largest of its kind in the world. This role is responsible for delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects on time, on budget, and at the quality standard residents and operating partners expect.
This is a combination of an office- and field-driven role at the heart of Welltower's flagship business, working alongside leading senior living operators, design teams, and general contractors on projects spanning Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living Cottages. The Construction Manager will operate at the intersection of construction execution and operator coordination, with meaningful exposure to the full lifecycle of senior housing project delivery and a clear path for continued growth within the Development & Construction organization.
Key ResponsibilitiesConstruction Oversight & Execution- Manage the day-to-day execution of ground-up developments, major repositioning projects, and IL Cottage infill expansions across the Senior Housing portfolio.
- Monitor project schedules, budgets, and milestones, proactively identifying risks and implementing corrective actions to keep projects on track.
- Conduct regular site visits and inspections to ensure work quality, safety compliance, and adherence to approved plans and specifications.
- For repositioning work in occupied communities, drive construction phasing plans that minimize resident impact and coordinate closely with operating partners on noise, access, and life-safety considerations.
- Review contractor pay applications, change orders, and progress reports, and provide recommendations to leadership.
- Drive punch list completion, turnover readiness, and pre-opening coordination with operator teams.
Pre-Construction & Planning- Support pre-construction planning activities including budgeting, scheduling, procurement strategy, and constructability review.
- Review architectural and engineering drawings for coordination issues, value engineering opportunities, and alignment with operator operational requirements.
- Partner with operating partners early in the design process to incorporate input on resident experience, back-of-house workflows, and FF&E coordination.
- Assist in the development of scopes of work, bid packages, and contractor selection processes.
- Coordinate permitting strategy and senior housing licensing considerations across applicable state and local jurisdictions.
Operator & Stakeholder Coordination- Serve as the primary field liaison between Welltower, general contractors, architects, engineers, and operating partners.
- Coordinate with operating partners on design input, operational requirements, FF&E procurement, pre-opening planning, and staff training timing.
- Facilitate regular project meetings, progress updates, and issue resolution across internal and external teams.
- Maintain strong relationships with contractors, consultants, local jurisdiction authorities, and operator development liaisons.
Quality, Safety & Compliance- Ensure all construction activities comply with applicable building codes, OSHA standards, ADA requirements, state senior housing licensing requirements, and local regulatory standards.
- Implement and enforce quality assurance and quality control programs across all active project sites.
- Monitor contractor safety programs and maintain a culture of safety, particularly in projects adjacent to or within occupied senior living communities.
- Maintain thorough project documentation including daily logs, inspection reports, RFI tracking, and submittal logs.
Reporting & Project Controls- Prepare and deliver regular project status reports to development leadership, including updates on schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
- Track and manage project contingencies, allowances, and cost-to-complete forecasts.
- Support standardization of construction reporting processes and templates across the Senior Housing pipeline.
- Contribute to lessons-learned documentation and continuous improvement of construction delivery practices.
Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TravelUp to 40% out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected, including regular site visits to active construction projects across the United States.
Minimum Requirements- Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
- 5-10 years of experience in construction management, with a preference for experience in senior housing, healthcare, multifamily, or hospitality-oriented developments.
- Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and building systems.
- Experience coordinating with building operators or operating partners during construction, pre-opening, or turnover phases.
- Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Yardi).
- Solid understanding of building codes, OSHA requirements, ADA standards, state senior housing licensing, and local permitting processes.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to coordinate across diverse internal and external teams.
- Self-directed with strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safety.
- OSHA 30 certification preferred; PMP, CCM, or LEED accreditation is a plus.
