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About the Role

Vivmark Residential is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to oversee a diverse portfolio of capital investment projects across Southern California and Texas. The Director of Capital Projects will lead the planning, underwriting, design, execution, and performance reporting of capital projects that drive asset value, improve resident experience, and support business growth.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, coaching, and development for Capital Project Managers across Southern California and Texas
Recruit, mentor, and develop talent while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Establish vision, priorities, and operating standards for the team
Partner with Asset Management, Investments, Design, Engineering, and Operations teams to identify, evaluate, and prioritize capital investment opportunities
Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, underwriting analyses, and implementation plans
Support due diligence efforts and assess project feasibility for renovation, repositioning, sustainability, and other value-add initiatives
Oversee a regional pipeline of capital projects from initial concept through completion and turnover
Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with quality standards and business objectives
Coordinate internal stakeholders, consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors throughout project execution
Evaluate project planning, execution, and operational processes to identify opportunities for improvement
Implement best practices that increase efficiency, reduce risk, and maximize return on investment
Maintain knowledge of construction standards, design requirements, permitting processes, and regulatory considerations
Develop investment packages, presentations, and business cases for leadership review
Provide recurring executive reporting on project status, financial performance, risks, and key milestones
Translate complex financial and project information into actionable recommendations

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, or a related field
10+ years of experience in capital projects, development, asset management, real estate investments, construction, or related disciplines
8+ years leading complex projects and cross-functional teams
Experience within multifamily, residential, or commercial real estate environments
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously from concept through completion
Master's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
Experience executing large-scale renovation, redevelopment, sustainability, or value-add programs
Strong financial modeling, underwriting, and capital planning experience
Regional travel required

Skills

Capital planning and portfolio management
Investment underwriting and financial analysis
Strategic leadership and team development
Construction, renovation, and development expertise
Project execution and operational excellence
Executive communication and stakeholder management
Process improvement and change leadership
Risk assessment and problem-solving
Ability to influence across diverse teams and functions
Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills

Location

San Francisco, California

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

10+ years of experience in capital projects, development, asset management, real estate investments, construction, or related disciplines
8+ years leading complex projects and cross-functional teams

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, or a related field
Master's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

$136,500.00 - $227,500.00

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and company holidays
Exclusive team member housing discounts

About the Company

Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows.
As an owner, developer, and manager of more than 180,000 apartment homes in major markets across the US, we have the scale to offer something most companies can't. At Vivmark, team members move up and across functions, markets, and disciplines, building lasting careers. We invest in team members’ growth, development, and capabilities that make them and us better, and we hold ourselves to the highest standard as an employer.
The best people want to work here. We hope you're one of them.

Equal Opportunity

Vivmark Residential 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.
Vivmark Residential 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.
Vivmark Residential will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law.