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Director of Capital Planning & Analysis

Irvine, California

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Position Type: Full time
State: CA
City: Irvine
Zip Code: 92614
Compensation: $125,600.00 - $209,300.00

Overview


Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.

The Role

Director of Capital Planning & Analysis

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Director of Capital Planning & Analysis to lead the planning, design, underwriting, and execution of our capital projects pipeline across the Southern California and Texas regions. This role will be instrumental in developing strategies to drive operational efficiency, improve quality, and maximize capital investment returns. The Director will build, mentor, and lead a high-performing Capital Projects Management team, ensuring successful delivery of projects from concept to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management:

  • Provide vision, leadership, and management oversight to Capital Projects Managers.

  • Hire, train, mentor, and develop team members to ensure excellence in project execution.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Partner with Asset Management, Investments, Design, Residential Services, and Engineering teams to develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and designs.

  • Support due diligence efforts and feasibility studies for ADUs, apartment and common area renovations, solar installations, and other revenue-generating projects.

Project Oversight & Execution:

  • Manage the capital project pipeline, ensuring timely approvals and adherence to budget and quality standards.

  • Ensure alignment with company goals and successful project completion.

Process Improvement & Risk Management:

  • Evaluate and refine policies and practices to improve project efficiency and mitigate risk.

  • Stay current with company construction and design standards, local regulations, and best practices.

Reporting & Analysis:

  • Prepare investment packages and provide regular progress reports to partners and executives.

Qualifications:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Real Estate, or Architecture.

  • Master’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Architecture, Engineering, or related fields preferred.

Experience:

  • 10+ years of experience in asset management, development, or investment, with at least 8 years in a leadership role overseeing capital projects.

  • Multi-family or attached residential experience is required.

Skills & Abilities:

  • Strong leadership and team-building skills with experience managing internal and external teams.

  • Proven track record of leading capital projects from concept to completion.

  • Ability to navigate complex projects, make decisions with incomplete information, and solve problems effectively.

  • Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze and report on capital program performance.

  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills.

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

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

AvalonBay does not require or request that you provide any information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation.  Please redact this information prior to the submission of your application and/or leave these fields incomplete on your application.

For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/)

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