Director of Capital Planning and Improvements

Job Description:

PURPOSE          

According to the prescribed policies and procedures and under the general supervision of the Vice President of Construction is responsible for capital planning and improvements for existing buildings within the organization.   The position is responsible for managing the pipeline of projects and coordinating efforts where needed to keep the construction administration work balanced. This will consist of actively working on capital improvement projects which includes managing procurement strategies, facilitating contract negotiations, and working with internal stakeholders to align project design with available resources. This position will also include working with our Operations, Asset and Capital Planning Program managers to improve processes, manage excessive workload, and independently handle special projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversee the Capital Needs Assessment process to ensure the reports are up to date for each property.
• Develop and oversee action plans for properties that have a capital funding gap.
• Monitor capital needs forecast to ensure projects are budgeted and completed.
• Provide necessary analysis to assist with budget-based rent increases associated with capital planning.
• Provide functional support and supervision to property management and/or contractors responsible for new properties, renovation activities and operations related to Engineering and Asset Management activities.
• Oversee large property damage insurance claims and other major restoration projects.
• Maintain policies and procedures to ensure capital planning processes are standard and consistent.
• Design, bid, review and manage to completion of Capital Improvement projects over $50,000 as well as refinance/acquisition critical and non-critical needs.
• Contract and manage the relationships with architects, consultants and general contractors through close out.

EXPECTATIONS

• Demonstrates and maintains a positive, professional manner, manages time efficiently and effectively, provides leadership as a role model to promote a team approach, and participates in appropriate problem-solving methods.
• Must adhere to all policies, procedures, terms and conditions set forth in the National Church Residences’ Employee Information Guide (EIG), the Code of Conduct, as well as any facility handbook, including but not limited to, corporate compliance, drug free workplace, safe work practices, all federal, state, local regulations and laws.
• With respect to Resident Rights, ensures all care is provided with respect and dignity for the residents/clients, their families and the staff. Reports all complaints made by residents/clients and/or families to the appropriate supervisors, reports all allegations of abuse, misappropriation of funds/resident property and/or any other corporate compliance, drug free workplace, safe work practices, all federal, state and local regulations and laws.

• Completes all annual education requirements timely, including but not limited to Compliance, Privacy, Security and HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Conduct in the performance of their duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATION SHEET— Director of Capital Planning and Improvements

Education:        Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

Experience:       5+ years management experience in multi-family construction and capital planning for a portfolio of properties and architecture.

Skills:                  Must have good working computer skills with basic professional computer software (Microsoft Office suite, Windows, etc.) and the capacity for learning new software systems quickly.  Must be self-directed with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage tasks and assignments concurrently.  Must be able to successfully lead others in an environment of complexity.

Must have strong motivational skills and a high emotional intelligence quotient (EQ)

Travel:              20% required

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, military status, disability, genetic information and/or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.