Position Description: The Director of Capital Projects (DCP) leads the planning and execution of capital repair efforts across Foundation Communities’ affordable housing portfolio of 4,500 units in Austin and North Texas. This is a new position that will collaborate with Asset Management, developing and implementing the annual capital repairs budget for the portfolio, crafting long-term capital strategies for each property, and queuing up larger-scale rehabilitations for real estate development.

The DCP is responsible for managing the pipeline of projects and assignments as needed to keep staff work balanced, and personally executing on some capital projects. The DCP will manage procurement strategies together with Accounting, facilitate contract negotiations, and work with internal stakeholders to align project goals with available resources. This role balances urgent/emergency repairs with strategic, longer-term and more complex capital improvements, and ensures repairs are executed cost-effectively and to a high standard of quality.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

· Direct and mentor capital projects and senior maintenance staff in planning and executing repairs, including contract negotiation, quality control, scheduling, cost management, on-site coordination, and contractor oversight.

· Balance the team’s focus between unplanned emergency repairs and strategic capital improvements requiring significant planning and coordination; help ensure a balanced workload

· Review and advise on long-term capital planning projections and strategies for each property, coordinating with Asset Managers, Property Management, and leadership to ensure long-term asset preservation and resident quality of life.

· Collaborate with Accounting’s procurement team to build and maintain a roster of reliable engineers, consultants, and contractors, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality work.

· Partner with Asset Management on standards for 3rd party capital needs assessments; review capital needs reports and advise on/coordinate additional specialty assessments.

· With Asset Management, complete annual property walks and develop property-specific annual capital budgets, managing to an overall maximum annual spend across the portfolio.

· Work with the Development team to position high-need properties for larger Development-led rehabilitation projects.

· Collaborate with the Sustainability Team as needed on execution of energy efficiency and/or solar projects, “green” specifications for capital repairs, and trouble-shooting of high-energy or water using properties.

· Oversee adherence to applicable codes, accessibility requirements, safety standards, and any applicable funder requirements.

· Monitor capital repair project performance, budgets, and timelines, providing regular updates to leadership.

Minimum Requirements

· Five+ years applicable experience in capital projects, rehabilitation project management, facilities management, or related.

· Demonstrated project management skills such as managing consultants, meeting project deadlines and budgets, and managing contractors.

· Strong written and oral communication skills.

· Strong leadership skills, with proven ability to supervise direct reports and coordinate cross-functional teams.

· Collaborative, team-oriented approach to problem-solving; willingness to listen to alternative perspectives and ideas.

· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

· Ability to read and understand contracts and other legal agreements.

· Adept at navigating Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, Teams, and Excel).

· Occasional evening or weekend hours may be necessary during critical repair or emergencies.

· Travel between locations is required, and must have access to reliable transportation

Preferred Requirements

· Experience in strategic capital planning, including developing property-level and portfolio-wide capital plans.

· Deep understanding of building systems, construction methods, and relevant codes and regulations (e.g., fair housing, accessibility).

· Experience procuring local contractors and material suppliers for project bidding and execution.

· Working knowledge of accessibility and safety standards relevant to multifamily housing (e.g., ADA, OSHA), fair housing laws, other local housing regulations.

Working Conditions

This position will be required to visit active construction sites with proper safety equipment. Will also be working onsite and outside at existing locations. Work may be performed in an office environment. In-office work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements

· CONSTANTLY: walking, sitting or standing, grasping/gripping, bending/stooping/squatting, finger dexterity, computer input, coordination of hand, eye, and foot.

· FREQUENTLY: Must be able to visit construction sites and navigate uneven, rocky, dusty unpaved surfaces.

· OCCASSIONALLY: Must be able to reach above the shoulder, lift 5-25 pounds and do push/pull motion. May be required to climb construction ladders up to the 4th floor of a building under construction.

· Employee must have access to reliable transportation including ability to get to regular, off-site meetings occurring at least several days each week.

Compensation

Starting at $95,000 annually

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

Foundation Communities provides an excellent benefits package including employer paid health benefits, 401(k) investment opportunity, Employee Assistance Program, paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.

Foundation Communities is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation & gender identity.