The Capital Improvements Manager reports to the Vice President of Construction and plays a critical role in aligning field operations with organizational strategy and performance objectives. This individual is responsible for overseeing the full project lifecycle-from initial bidding to final delivery-ensuring each phase is executed efficiently and profitably. This hybrid position blends high-level operational planning with hands-on field leadership to keep projects on schedule, within budget, and up to quality standards. The ideal candidate is a dynamic combination of field leader, strategic planner, and mentor-comfortable managing job sites, guiding teams, and aligning daily operations with long-term business goals.

Responsibilities

• Actively seek and secure new work opportunities through outreach, site visits, and relationship building.
• Lead the bidding process, including proposal development, scope creation, and value engineering with vendors.
• Schedule internal crews and coordinate with external vendors to meet project milestones.
• Conduct regular job site visits to ensure quality, progress, and compliance with scope.
• Provide real-time support to the field team, jumping in to assist on projects as needed to ensure timelines are met.
• Train, mentor, and lead team members to foster growth, accountability, and high performance.
• Oversee daily task delegation, progress follow-ups, and performance monitoring of team members.
• Attend and contribute to project planning, forecasting, and strategy meetings.
• Analyze daily field reports and resolve emerging issues with projects or clients.
• Partner with outside vendors to optimize job site plans and reduce costs without sacrificing quality.
• Conduct quality control checks during and after project completion.
• Manage mid-year forecasting for project pipelines and capital expenditures (CapEx).
• Monitor and update job trackers, invoicing logs, and CapEx budgets to ensure financial health.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Experience

• Demonstrated expertise in operations, field supervision, or managing construction and property rehabilitation projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a mentoring mindset.
• Ability to balance hands-on work with big-picture strategy and forecasting.
• Proficient in cost analysis, scheduling tools, and project reporting systems.
• Comfortable with client interaction, vendor negotiations, and conflict resolution.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficient in project management software (e.g., Procore, MS Project), Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• OSHA 30 Certification preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Exposure to various types of weather conditions
• Standing
• Walking over uneven ground
• Climbing ladders
• Driving
• Operate computer and office equipment
• Occasional extended hours may be required to meet project deadlines
  
  

FLSA CODE

• Exempt
  
  

PAY

• $90,000 - $120,000/yr
  
  

Salary: $90000 - $120000 per year

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