Director, Capital Expansion & Construction Projects

BHI Senior Living Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer-paid Life Insurance

PTO from Day One

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

BHI Senior Living is seeking a Director for Capital Expansion & Construction Projects to lead planning and delivery of major capital investments, including new construction, expansions, renovations, and infrastructure projects.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and contractor relationships from concept through closeout, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while aligning with our mission and resident care. This role is on-site in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in construction and large-scale capital project management.
• Experience overseeing general contractors and complex construction projects.
• Knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, estimating, cost control, contracts, change orders, quality control, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and development of major capital projects over $2,000,000.
• Oversee selection, engagement and performance of GC, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and CM partners.
• Review plans, budgets, schedules, scopes of work, bids, proposals, and change orders for issues.
• Provide oversight of GC performance to ensure compliance with contract requirements, plans, and safety expectations.
• Monitor construction progress through site visits, meetings, inspections, and reports.
• Develop and manage project budgets over $100,000 in capital investments.
• Monitor committed costs, expenditures, forecasts, contingencies, allowances, and final costs.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and value engineering while maintaining objectives.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Scheduling & planning

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/ related field

Job description

Director, Capital Expansion & Construction Projects

Job Category: ADMINISTRATION

Requisition Number: DIREC002625

• Posted : September 14, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Indianapolis, IN 46250, USA

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

BHI Senior Living operates Life Plan Communities that combine vibrant lifestyles with comprehensive care and long-term security for residents. We’re committed to excellence, compassion, and innovation — and we’re looking for team members who want to build rewarding careers while positively impacting the lives of older adults. Our faith-based values guide us in every decision we make and have resulted in over 50 years of providing exceptional care for seniors. As one of the most well-respected and well-funded non-profit organizations in the Midwest, BHI Senior Living offers ten Life Plan Communities and two Active Adult Communities in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.

The Director of Capital Projects & Construction is responsible for leading the planning, development, construction, and successful delivery of BHI's capital projects across the organization. This position provides strategic and technical leadership for capital improvements, renovations, expansions, new construction, infrastructure projects, and other significant capital investments from initial concept and feasibility through design, construction, commissioning, and closeout.

As a BHI Senior Living Community, the staff are united in mission, we lead with compassion and provide opportunities to grow and thrive professionally.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Robust benefits including 401k match (up to 5%), medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• PTO (paid time off) earned from day one of employment
• Paid holidays
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

In This Role You Will:

• Lead planning and development of major capital projects, including new construction, community expansion, renovations, infrastructure improvements, equipment installations and other significant capital investments more than $2,000,000.
• Lead and oversee the selection, engagement, and performance of general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, construction managers, and other project partners.
• Review construction plans, specifications, schedules, budgets, scopes of work, bids, proposals, and change orders to identify potential cost, schedule, quality, and constructability issues.
• Provide oversight of general contractor performance to ensure compliance with contract requirements, approved plans and specifications, project schedules, budgets, quality standards, and safety expectations.
• Monitor construction progress through site visits, project meetings, inspections, reporting, and other appropriate oversight activities.
• Develop and manage project budgets of more than $100,000 in capital investments.
• Monitor committed costs, expenditures, forecasts, contingencies, allowances, and projected final costs.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and value engineering while maintaining project objectives and quality.
• Establish and maintain project schedules from pre-development through construction, commissioning, turnover, and closeout.
• Monitor compliance with applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, environmental requirements, and other regulatory standards.
• Develop and manage relationships with architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and other external partners.
• Lead or support RFP development, bid solicitation, contractor selection, contract negotiations, and contract administration.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Architecture, Facilities Management, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in construction, large-scale capital project management, development, or a related field, including significant experience overseeing general contractors and complex construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing capital projects from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction methods, project scheduling, estimating, cost control, contracts, change orders, quality control, and construction risk management.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of applicable building codes, permitting, inspections, safety requirements, and construction standards.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.

Preferred:

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• General contractor, construction management, or owner's representative experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, healthcare, or other multi-site environments.
• Knowledge of construction management, facility development, and real estate expansion projects.
• Experience managing projects exceeding $1 million in capital investment.

BHI Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Travel Required

Yes . Ability to travel as required to support project execution (BHI locations

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