Director, Capital Projects – Real Estate & Growth

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Vivmark Residential seeks a Director of Capital Projects to lead a regional portfolio of investment and renovation initiatives across Southern California and Texas. The role demands strategic vision, strong financial modeling, and robust leadership of cross-functional teams.

You will partner with Asset Management, Investments, Design, Engineering, and Operations to deliver capital programs that enhance asset value and resident experience. Extensive travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• 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 in multifamily, residential, or commercial real estate environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing Capital Projects team across Southern California and Texas.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, underwriting analyses, and implementation plans.
• Oversee a regional pipeline of capital projects from concept through completion and turnover.
• Evaluate planning and execution processes to drive efficiency and risk reduction.
• Develop investment packages and provide executive reporting on project status and financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Real Estate/Engineering

Master’s degree in Real Estate/Business Admin./Architecture/Engineering/Construction Mgmt

Job description

Vivmark Residential seeks a Director of Capital Projects to lead a regional portfolio of investment and renovation initiatives across Southern California and Texas. The role demands strategic vision, strong financial modeling, and robust leadership of cross-functional teams.

You will partner with Asset Management, Investments, Design, Engineering, and Operations to deliver capital programs that enhance asset value and resident experience. Extensive travel is required.