Capital Projects Lead – Planning & Analysis

Equity Residential; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Housing discounts

Job summary

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. seeks a Manager of Capital Planning & Analysis in California to lead project scoping, budgeting, schedules, and execution.

You will coordinate with Asset Management, Investments, Design, Engineering, and Operations to shape capital strategies and ensure alignment with investment goals. The role requires a track record in managing capital projects, strong budgeting and financial analysis skills, and effective stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, Business, or a related field.
• Progressive experience managing capital projects, construction projects, or asset improvement programs.
• Strong project management, budgeting, and financial analysis skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from initial concept through project completion.
• Partner with Asset Management, Investments, Design, Residential Services, Engineering, and Operations teams to develop project strategies.
• Conduct due diligence and feasibility assessments for capital improvement opportunities.
• Prepare project scopes, budgets, schedules, and underwriting assumptions.
• Manage consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal project teams.
• Oversee permitting, approvals, and project execution activities.
• Monitor project financial performance, timelines, risks, and overall results.
• Provide regular reporting and updates to leadership on project status, budgets, and outcomes.
• Ensure projects meet company standards for quality, safety, and resident experience.
• Support long-term capital planning and portfolio improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Proficiency with PM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, Business, or related field

Tools

PM tools

Job description

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. seeks a Manager of Capital Planning & Analysis in California to lead project scoping, budgeting, schedules, and execution.

You will coordinate with Asset Management, Investments, Design, Engineering, and Operations to shape capital strategies and ensure alignment with investment goals. The role requires a track record in managing capital projects, strong budgeting and financial analysis skills, and effective stakeholder communication.