Senior Director Construction
Position Type:Full time
Weekly Scheduled Hours:40
State: California
City: Irvine
Zip Code:92614
Total Base Pay Range:$175,600.00 - $292,600.00
The Role:We are seeking a seasoned construction executive to serve as
Senior Director, Ground-Up Construction, responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of multifamily development projects from preconstruction through stabilization. This leader will establish construction strategy, drive operational excellence, and provide executive oversight across a portfolio of complex projects while developing and leading high-performing regional construction teams.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in multifamily development, strong financial and operational acumen, and a proven track record of delivering large-scale projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
What You'll DoEnterprise Construction Leadership- Provide strategic leadership for the planning, execution, and delivery of a portfolio of ground-up multifamily development projects.
- Establish construction standards, operating procedures, governance structures, and best practices across all projects and regions.
- Partner with Development, Design, Asset Management, Procurement, Finance, and Operations leaders to align construction execution with business objectives.
- Identify and mitigate portfolio-level risks related to schedule, budget, labor availability, procurement, and project delivery.
Project & Portfolio Oversight- Provide executive oversight of project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and overall construction performance across multiple active developments.
- Lead preconstruction planning efforts, including budgeting, value engineering, procurement strategies, and constructability reviews.
- Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with quality standards, financial objectives, and development pro formas.
- Review and approve major contract awards, change orders, and project financial forecasts.
Team Leadership- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Directors, Project Executives, Project Managers, and construction professionals across multiple markets.
- Drive workforce planning, recruiting, succession planning, performance management, and leadership development initiatives.
- Foster a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Financial & Operational Management- Oversee construction budgets totaling hundreds of millions of dollars in annual development activity.
- Monitor project financial performance, cash flow forecasts, contingency management, and cost reporting.
- Evaluate bids, negotiate major contracts, and ensure the organization achieves competitive pricing and strong project outcomes.
- Drive operational efficiencies and implement processes that improve predictability, scalability, and project performance.
QualificationsEducation- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field.
- Advanced degree preferred.
Experience- 15+ years of progressive construction leadership experience, including significant responsibility for ground-up multifamily, mixed-use, residential, or commercial development projects.
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale development portfolios and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience leading and developing construction organizations across multiple geographic regions.
- Proven success managing complex projects with substantial capital investment and executive-level visibility.
- Multifamily development experience strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- Expert knowledge of ground-up construction processes, building systems, delivery methods, scheduling, procurement, and risk management.
- Strong understanding of project financials, including development pro formas, forecasting, budgeting, and cost control.
- Exceptional leadership and organizational management capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across diverse business functions.
- Strong contract administration, negotiation, and vendor management experience.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and executive presentation skills.
- Ability to oversee a geographically dispersed portfolio while managing competing priorities and strategic initiatives.
How AvalonBay Supports You:We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we're committed to showing our appreciation.
We offer:- Comprehensive benefits - health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits (https://jobs.avalonbay.com/benefits) for information.
- Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
- Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization - including destination awards, 'AvalonBay's Very Best' recognition program and others!).
- A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
- A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.
Additional Info:Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.
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