Vice President of Planning, Design and Construction

Presbyterian Senior Living; Dillsburg (York County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Presbyterian Senior Living is seeking a Vice President of Planning, Design, and Construction to lead real estate development and design initiatives. This role involves overseeing all phases of projects, ensuring they meet strategic priorities, quality standards, and budget constraints. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in capital projects, strong leadership skills, and a relevant educational background. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to serving older adults with respect and dignity.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Excellent benefits

Variety of schedules

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of progressive leadership in real estate development, construction, or architecture.
• Professional licensure or certification (e.g., RA, AIA, or PMP) is strongly preferred.
• Strong experience in leading large-scale capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-term facility and real estate planning aligned with PSL’s strategic plan.
• Direct all phases of development and construction projects from concept through completion.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Real Estate Development

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Project management software

Finance/accounting software

Job description

Presbyterian Senior Living is a mission-driven organization that lives our values of integrity, mutual respect, creative curiosity, and connectedness in all that we do. Our legacy of serving more than 6,000 older adults with respect and dignity for over 95 years supports our mission to promote wholeness of body, mind, and spirit for all who live within our communities.

If you are compassionate, driven, and enjoy working with an organization that values diversity among its team members, offers a variety of schedules, career development opportunities, excellent benefits, and more, PSL is for you! Whether you are a nurse, caregiver, culinary professional, maintenance worker, or seeking a new career, we offer a wide range of opportunities to match your skills and interests.

The Vice President of Planning, Design, and Construction is responsible for leading and overseeing all phases of real estate development and design at Presbyterian Senior Living. This includes visioning, planning, architectural design, construction, and project delivery for new developments, campus repositioning efforts, and capital improvement projects. The VP ensures that developments align with strategic priorities, reflect high-quality design standards, and are completed on time and within budget.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 5-10+ years of progressive leadership in real estate development, construction, or architecture, preferably in aging services or healthcare environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Real Estate Development, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
• Professional licensure or certification (e.g., RA, AIA, or PMP) is strongly preferred
• Strong experience in leading large-scale capital projects, including oversight of design and construction professionals
• Proven ability to manage capital budgets and deliver complex projects in regulated environments
• Excellent negotiation, communication, presentation, and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, project management software, and finance/accounting software

Expectations:

• Lead long-term facility and real estate planning that aligns with PSL’s strategic plan. Develop and uphold design guidelines reflecting PSL’s mission, values, and customer expectations.
• Direct all phases of development and construction projects—from concept through completion. Develop budgets in collaboration with the VP of Finance - Affordable Housing and Development, and oversee design and construction professionals. Lead project management to ensure projects meet standards, timelines, and budgets.
• Review and approve design concepts, architectural drawings, and construction documents to ensure they support resident-centered design, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead construction administration, cost control, quality assurance, and coordination with contractors and consultants. Ensure compliance with contract deliverables and safety standards.
• Oversee the capital project budgeting process in partnership with Operations and Finance. Ensure budgets reflect accurate estimates and are proactively managed through each phase.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales/marketing, clinical teams, and leadership to ensure design solutions support organizational priorities.
• Ensure projects comply with all local, state, and federal regulations and obtain necessary permits and approvals.