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Director of Capital Projects

Era Living
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025

Era Living -

165,000 - $185,000 per year | Hybrid Position | Great Benefits!

Era Living is seeking a Director of Capital Projects to lead our Capital Projects team in asset and project management across our eight locations across the Greater Puget Sound area. This is a day-shift, Monday to Friday, hybrid role that offers work from home (or from the downtown Seattle Home Office), and requires in-person time spent at the communities to oversee the department. Some flexibility will be necessary to accommodate off-hours project work, when needed.

Competitive Compensation / Benefits Package Includes :

  • Medical / vision / prescription drug plan
  • Dental plan
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
  • Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care
  • 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement)
  • Progressive vacation package starting at 20 days per year
  • 8 paid holidays per year
  • 1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Leadership Team bonuses
  • Longevity bonuses
  • Employee discount programs
  • Pre-tax election commuter benefits

The Director of Capital Projects is a strategic member of the Home Office leadership team, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, responsible for Era Living’s asset management program. This role has oversight responsibility for the planning, execution, and management of all Capital Projects including design, construction, and / or maintenance-related projects. As part of the asset management program, this role also ensures Era Living’s facilities and environmental services departments across Era Living’s eight communities are maintaining our properties appropriately on a day-to-day basis. This role directly manages a team of project managers, the Director of Facilities & Environmental Services, and the Procurement Specialist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Oversees the asset management program for Era Living communities. Develops and executes long-term facilities plan to include life-cycle replacement and capital improvements for all communities, including planning and scheduling projects and forecasting anticipated financial needs for major renovations and / or maintenance replacements.
  • Direct management oversight of all Community Capital and Maintenance projects included in the asset management plan. Directly coordinates all projects, including the coordination of in-house workflow and / or consultant efforts.
  • Supervises the Capital Projects and Home Office Maintenance department which includes managing work allocation, training, problem resolution, and work performance.
  • Plan and execute projects from inception, including overseeing and conducting, feasibility and due diligence, Pre-design / programing, Schematic design, Design development, schedule and budget development, and construction management budget and schedule development.
  • Oversee and implement controls to keep projects moving forward, ensuring projects stay on schedule and budget; set aggressive yet realistic timelines; value engineering while controlling costs.
  • Communicate with regulatory agencies, including oversight of applications, permitting process, codes, inspections, etc.
  • Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

  • Knowledge and experience in all facets of development, construction, and building maintenance
  • Project and budget management
  • Leadership; staff development and management
  • Ability to read, write and communicate in English
  • Ability to pass DSHS background check, required
  • Proficient software skills, including Excel and other Microsoft Office programs
  • Time management skills
  • Valid WA State Driver’s License, safe driving record and reliable transportation; must be at least 21 years of age
  • Education and Experience :

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience managing multiple capital projects and maintenance projects, and Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Hotel and hospitality design experience preferred
  • About Era Living :

    If you are passionate about improving the quality of life for older adults and exemplify a values-based approach to your work, demonstrating integrity, credibility, consistency, strong team orientation, and outstanding communication, we welcome your application!

    Join us, and learn firsthand why Era Living was voted “2024 Winner : Best in the Pacific Northwest – Senior Community” by the Seattle Times!

    Salary : $165,000 - $185,000

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