Director of Capital Projects
San Jose, California
State: CA
City: San Jose
Zip Code: 95128
Compensation: $136,500.00 - $227,500.00
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
The Director of Capital Projects is responsible for leading and directing all aspects of capital project planning and execution across the Northwest region. This role ensures strategic alignment to drive efficiency, enhance quality, and optimize capital expenditures and returns. The Director will manage and mentor the Capital Projects Management team in the Northwest, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Essential Job Functions:
Leadership and Team Management
Oversee the Capital Projects Management team across the Northwest region.
Responsible for hiring, training, mentoring, and providing strategic direction and vision for team members.
Foster a high-performing, collaborative team environment.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration
Partner with Asset Management, Investments, Design, Residential Services, and Engineering to create scopes of work, design plans, budgets, underwriting, and project schedules.
Drive due diligence and project feasibility for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), apartment renovations, common area enhancements, solar installations, and other revenue-generating projects.
Support entitlement and permitting processes.
Project Implementation Oversight
Lead the execution of the capital projects pipeline, ensuring all projects are planned, approved, and completed on time and within budget.
Maintain quality standards and achieve company goals.
Process Evaluation and Policy Implementation
Assess project planning, execution, and operational challenges, refining policies and practices to enhance efficiency and optimize budget, schedule, and quality.
Stay current on Company Construction & Design standards, jurisdictional requirements, and reporting practices to mitigate project risks.
Investment and Reporting
Prepare investment proposals and recurring progress reports for partners and executives, providing updates on the status and outcomes of regional capital projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, economics, real estate, or architecture required.
MBA or Master’s degree in Real Estate or related field preferred.
Experience:
At least 10 years in a senior project management role.
Must have multi-family or attached residential experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong leadership and team motivation skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects from concept through completion.
Capable of guiding diverse internal and external teams, including third-party consultants and internal associates.
Self-starter with experience handling a dynamic project pipeline.
Ability to work independently and manage projects of varying complexity.
Effective communication and collaboration skills across varied teams.
Financial acumen to understand, analyze, and report on capital program performance.
Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills.
Decision-making capabilities under uncertain conditions.
Proven track record in hiring, managing, and developing top talent.
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.
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