Manager, Capital Planning & Analysis

AvalonBay Communities; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 92,800 - 154,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Associate recognition program

Apartment home discount

Strong company culture

Job summary

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Capital Planning & Analysis to lead the planning, due diligence, scoping, design, underwriting, execution, and reporting of capital projects across the region.

This role develops scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and execution plans aligned with asset management and investment objectives. You will partner with Asset Management, Investments, Design, Engineering, Operations and more to drive project strategies, oversee consultants and vendors,

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
• Proficiency with project management and financial reporting tools

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 leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

PM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Project management software

Financial reporting tools

Job description

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.

Position Type

Full time

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

State

California

City

San Jose

Zip Code

95128

Total Base Pay Range

$92,800.00 - $154,500.00

The Role

The Manager, Capital Planning & Analysis leads the planning, due diligence, scoping, design, underwriting, execution, and reporting of capital projects across the region. The role is responsible for developing scopes of work, project budgets, schedules, and execution plans that align with asset management and investment objectives.

Key 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

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
• Proficiency with project management and financial reporting tools

How AvalonBay Supports You

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.

• Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more.
• Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
• Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).
• A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
• A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.

Additional Info

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

AvalonBay will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/)