Director of Service & Construction - San Diego

AIR Communities; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% Rent Discount

Medical, dental, vision insurance and

HSA/FSA plans

401(k) plan with up to 6% employeratch

Paid time off including vacation, sick

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance and 100% reimbursed

Paid community service hours

Commuter benefits

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

Ongoing professional development

Career growth

Job summary

AIR Communities in San Diego, CA, seeks a Director of Service & Construction to lead operations, budgeting, and project oversight for multifamily properties in the region. The role requires managing service and construction projects, ensuring P&L adherence, and driving performance across assets.

Based in the San Diego area with regular travel to communities, you will guide capital projects, vendor management, and regulatory compliance while leveraging tools like Power BI and Excel to deliver IRR

Qualifications

• Degree in property management, construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field strongly preferred.
• At least 4–6 years of multifamily or facilities maintenance and operations experience.
• Experience managing service side on a portfolio of multifamily assets, and multiple construction projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Supports operations from a leadership level with complete understanding of property budgets, P&Ls, KPIs, systems (Entrata, Coupa, Brivo, SmartRent), and reporting.
• Frequently engages in person and remotely with property and regional operations team members including CMs, SMs, GMs, RPMs, VPs, DOOs and AFOs.
• Frequent and recurring travel to properties throughout the region of responsibility required. Travel to national level meetings required.
• Heavily engaged in development of internal bench for ST, SM and ASM positions.
• Supports acquisition and disposition processes including PCA review, on-site inspections, and budget development.
• Post acquisition leadership and oversight of “AIR Edge” and other renovations or upgrades.
• Understands, tracks, and ensures proper execution of all jurisdictional, lender, or code mandated activities including but not limited to (REAC, MOR, 40-year, Façade, Balcony, SCEP).
• Coordinates, oversees, and reports out on the construction activities in the region to assure that projects are completed within prescribed schedules and budgets, and are in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Supports compilation of annual CAPEX PCAs for consideration in annual budget reviews.
• Supports annual R&M and COE budget generation and execution.
• The ability to navigate POWER BI and MS EXCEL is required as is the ability to generate basic financial (IRR) analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Vendor management

Financial analysis

Education

Degree in property management, construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field

Tools

Power BI

MS Excel

Job description

Director of Service & Construction - San Diego

• Full-time
• Department: Corporate
• Employee Type: Regular
• Compensation: USD 145,000 - USD 160,000 - yearly

Who We Are

AIR Communitiesis a headquartered in Denver, CO. We are one of the country's largest owners and operators of multifamily housing, managing high-quality properties in most major markets.At AIR,we value integrity, respect, collaboration, customer focus, and performance.These values are brought to life by our teammates, who are ultimately responsible for our success.When you join our team, you'll work alongside the most dedicated professionals in the industry andopen the door to unlimited career opportunities.

We are looking for aDirector of Service & Constructionto join our Asset Quality and Service team supporting our Operations teams in San Diego, CA.

• Specific areas of ownership and expertise include but are not limited to operations support, support of and education in adherence to property P&L, support of CNOI, EGI and CSAT goal metrics and team member development.
• Leadership and supervisory roles in project management, construction management, design build oversight, contracting, vendor management, budgeting, casualty response, insurance claim oversight, and EH&S support.

Where You Will Work

This role will be based out of the San Diego area and require regular travel to all communities within the market.

What You Will Do

Supports operationsfrom a leadership level with complete understanding of property budgets, P&Ls, KPIs, systems (Entrata, Coupa, Brivo, SmartRent), and reporting.

Frequently engages in person and remotely with property and regional operations team members including CMs, SMs, GMs, RPMs, VPs, DOOs and AFOs.

Frequent and recurring travel to properties throughout the region of responsibility required. Travel to national level meetings required.

Heavily engaged in development of internal bench for ST, SM and ASM positions.

Supports acquisition and disposition processes including PCA review, on-site inspections, and budget development.

Post acquisition leadership and oversight of “AIR Edge” and other renovations or upgrades.

Understands, tracks, and ensures proper execution of all jurisdictional, lender, or code mandated activities including but not limited to (REAC, MOR, 40-year, Façade, Balcony, SCEP).

Coordinates, oversees, and reports out on the construction activities in the region to assure that projects are completed within prescribed schedules and budgets, and are in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Supports compilation of annual CAPEX PCAs for consideration in annual budget reviews.

Supports annual R&M and COE budget generation and execution.

The ability to navigate POWER BI and MS EXCEL is required as is the ability to generate basic financial (IRR) analysis.

What You Bring

• Degree in property management, construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field strongly preferred.
• At least 4-6 years of multifamily or facilities maintenance and operations experience.
• Experience managing service side on a portfolio of multifamily assets, andmultiple construction projects independently.

What We Offer

AIRoffers attractive total compensation packages designed to recognize and reward performance including:

• Expected pay rangeof$145,000 - $160,000 base salary plus annual target bonus.You will be provided a pay rate that is in line with your skills and experience as they relate to the requirements of the job.
• 25% Rent Discountat any AIR community (a rental application is required, and certain exclusions apply).
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, HSA/FSA plans, short and long-term disability paid by the company.
• 401(k) planwith up to 6% employer contribution.
• Paid time off includingvacation, sick time, and 14holidays.
• Paid parental leaveof up to 16 weeks.
• Tuition assistance program and up to100% reimbursementfor job‑related certifications and licenses.
• 15 hours ofpaid time annually forcommunity service.
• Commuter benefits and pet insurance.
• Consumer discounts on various products and services.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development, leadership training,andcareer growth.

What You Need to Know

Application Deadline: The initial deadline for applications is 11/8/2026. Applications submitted after this date may still be considered on a rolling basis until the position/​program is filled. We encourage …

Candidates extended an offer will be required to undergo pre‑employment screening that includes checking references, a four-paneldrug screening thatexcludes marijuana testing, employment verification & criminal background check.

AIR values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. AIR prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.