Director, Asset Management

Vista Prairie; Champlin (MN); On-site; USD 133,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401K

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Vista Prairie Communities is seeking a Director, Asset Management to oversee capital projects and long-term preservation of its elder care properties across multiple states. The role partners with leadership to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency across properties.

The position requires a deep background in building systems, multi-site management, and strong financial acumen to manage multi-million-dollar budgets and negotiate contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a relevant field (Engineering/Real Estate/Business).
• 10+ years of progressive facilities/asset management experience in multi-site operations.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems and real estate development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee capital improvement projects and optimize operational efficiency across all communities.
• Serve as primary expert for the organization-wide asset management system.
• Provide consultation to Maintenance and leadership teams on portfolio strategy and capital allocation.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Enterprise asset management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Building Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate Development or Business/Finance

10+ years facilities/asset management experience

Tools

Asset management software

Job description

At Vista Prairie Communities, we believe the environments we create and maintain play an important role in helping older adults live with purpose, dignity, and joy. Our communities are more than buildings. They're places residents call home and where our Aspire – Life on Purpose™ lifestyle comes to life. Working within the framework of Vista Prairie Communities’ values of Caring, Respect, Collaboration, Innovation and Stewardship, the Director, Asset Management partners with leadership to oversee capital improvement projects and provide consultation to Maintenance and leadership teams across all communities. This position is accountable for the long-term preservation, optimization and operational efficiency through all real estate and properties of the organization. This role ensures all properties are safe, compliant, and efficient while managing major capital expenditures (such as equipment replacements, elevators, and physical plant upgrades). This position will also serve as a primary point of contact and expert in the organization-wide asset management system.

Why Join Us?

• Personalized Care: Bring joy and compassion to our residents
• Competitive Pay: $133,000-155,000/yr + credit for experience
• Schedule: This is a full-time position working Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week
• Supportive Team: We value our team members as much as our residents

What You'll Do:

• This role ensures all properties are safe, compliant, and efficient while managing major capital expenditures (such as equipment replacements, elevators, and physical plant upgrades).
• This position will also serve as a primary point of contact and expert in the organization-wide asset management system.
• Key Accountabilities include:Portfolio Strategy & Capital Allocation, Asset Management and Technology leadership, Operational Consultation & Influence, Standardization, and Training& Mentorship.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Building Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate Development or Business/Finance.
• 10 or more years of progressive experience in facilities management, building engineering, property management, or construction project management. Experience in multi-site operations is highly preferred.
• Strong background in building engineering systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC) and real estate development or property acquisition. Experience in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality environments is a significant plus
• Proven track record of leading through influence and building strong, collaborative relationships with cross-functional, decentralized teams.
• Demonstrated experience independently implementing or managing facilities/asset management software systems across an enterprise.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-dollar capital budgets, timelines, and contract negotiations.
• Ability to travel regularly to community locations across MN, IA, and WI as needed.

Benefits Available to You:

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
• 401K
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee and Educational Assistance Programs

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.