VP, Maintenance & Construction

Description

The VPO, Facilities & Construction will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all aspects of construction and maintenance operations. This individual will establish the company's construction processes, hire and develop the field and project teams, and ensure that projects are delivered safely, on schedule, on budget, and with exceptional quality. The ideal candidate brings both strategic vision and the ability to execute at a detailed operational level.

• Mentor and develop Construction Managers, Community Directors, and Service Managers across the organization.
• Coordinate due diligence for new acquisitions.
• Collaborate closely with executive leadership on business strategy, project execution, and operational readiness.
• Establish and manage capital project budgets, vendor scheduling, staffing plans, and performance metrics.
• Establish and manage detailed productivity KPIs and dashboards across projects to ensure performance visibility.
• Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability across Construction Operations.
• Conduct regular construction inspections to monitor ongoing progress, adherence to plans, quality control, and schedule. Partner with the contractor or vendor as necessary to address issues as they arise and to maintain project schedule.
• Provide constructability input to engineering and pre-construction teams to optimize designs for field execution and cost efficiency.
• Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships, ensuring alignment with company performance and safety expectations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation aligned with company values.
• Work cross-functionally with other departments to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Own the full administrative process from bid through final completion.
• Design and implement scalable construction management systems, tools, and reporting frameworks.
• Develop and maintain best practices for safety, quality control, and cost management.
• Manage the full life cycle of all construction and CapEx activities including pre-construction, bidding and contracting, site construction activities, equipment delivery, acceptance, and commissioning.
• Deliver regular performance updates to senior leadership.
• Hire key personnel, establish systems, and develop company-wide standards and procedures.
• Review and negotiate contracts, ensuring that the project scope is understood by all parties involved.
• Provide hands-on leadership in resolving site challenges, optimizing resources, and maintaining client satisfaction.

Requirements

• Ability to lead both strategically and operationally with a deep understanding of construction scheduling, budgeting, and resource management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship building skills, and hands-on leadership in field environments.
• Proven ability to build and scale construction operations on a large-scale environment
• Leads through influence, sets clear expectations, and sustains productive relationships with ownership, consultants, and contractors alike.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Project, Excel, Word)
• Proven ability to multi-task, change priorities, and handle pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel frequently to project sites and partner locations.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in related field
• 10-15+ years of experience leading Facilities and Construction organizations with a focus on large-scale capital improvement projects
• Comfortable with confronting issues, making decisions, and resolving conflicts.
• Ability to read drawings and schedules in order to apply construction sequencing

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits the 1 st of the month following 30 days of full-time employment
• Paid parental leave
• 30% associate rent discount
• Monthly bonus opportunities for all site associates
• Help you achieve your goals by continuous professional development and regular career progression sessions
• Company-provided life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Vacation, Sick and Personal Time off available to use after 90 days
• 401(k) eligibility after 90 days, with 4% Highmark match
• Professional Certification & Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive pay for the market
• Flexible Spending accounts
• 10 paid holidays

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance