Director of Residential Construction

Job Description

Job Description

$120,573.75 to $150,000.00 Annually (Based on years of experience) 

Presbyterian Living - Corporate | Full Time | Facilities Management Department | 8am-4pm| M-F Hybrid

Are you looking for a team where you can bring your passion, strengths, and best self as a Director of Residential Construction ?

At Presbyterian Living, you’ll join a mission‑driven community where employees work together to deliver a truly personalized experience for our residents. Our team values collaboration, compassion, and shared expertise, and we’re searching for individuals who lead with heart and help create a positive, uplifting environment.

If you’re someone who enjoys making a difference, building meaningful connections, and contributing to a workplace centered on wellness, independence, joy, and security, you’ll feel right at home here.

Why YOU Will Love Working With Us

Comprehensive Benefits That Care for You

• Health & Wellness:  Medical, dental, vision, Wellhub, and onsite fitness
• Financial Security:  PTO rollover/sellback, 403(b) with match, commuter benefits, financial counseling
• Peace of Mind:  Life insurance, disability coverage, EAP support
• Growth & Development:  Tuition reimbursement, scholarships, mentorship, and career pathways
• Community & Connection:  Engagement events and 24/7 chaplain counseling for emotional/spiritual support

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Support and Oversight

  • Establish and monitor portfolio-wide construction schedules, quality standards, and contract compliance.
  • Develops annual unit-turn capital budgets and 20-year capital forecasts for each community, collaborating with the Regional Construction Manager (RCM) and Facilities Director (FD) to align projected investments with operational, maintenance, and strategic facility needs.
  • Develops, in collaboration with community leadership teams, policies and procedures related to budget performance and construction metrics.

• Project Execution

  • Oversee an annual enterprise-wide unit-turn budget of approximately $12 million, ensuring effective financial management and alignment with strategic priorities.
  • Approves project scopes of work for unit-turn initiatives and provides strategic oversight to ensure alignment with organizational standards, budget objectives, and operational priorities.

• Standards, Policies, and Procedures

  • Develops and maintains enterprise-wide standards for unit turnover and renovation projects, collaborating with community leadership teams to drive operational consistency, quality, and cost-effective project execution across all communities.
  • Establish policies, procedures, and best practices for the unit turn process.
  • Create governance and accountability frameworks to ensure consistency across communities.

• Vendor & Contract Management

  • Develops and maintains strategic vendor relationships in collaboration with community leadership teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, service quality standards, operational needs, and budget objectives across all communities.
  • Establishes and maintains standardized contractor selection and evaluation processes to drive quality, consistency, and operational excellence across the organization.

• Reporting & System Management

  • Leads and oversees the construction management reporting program, ensuring data integrity, timely reporting, actionable insights, and compliance with organizational standards.
  • Develops and oversees enterprise-wide dashboards and reporting tools to monitor operational performance, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making.

• Risk Management

  • Develops and maintains enterprise standards and best practices for unit-turn remediation, ensuring consistent project execution, quality outcomes, and asset preservation across the organization.
  • Provides oversight of contractor and vendor compliance, ensuring adherence to contract requirements, and risk management standards.

• Strategic Leadership

  • Drives continuous improvement initiatives across unit-turn operations to enhance efficiency, quality, cost management, and resident readiness.
  • Identifies and implements opportunities to standardize processes, optimize costs, and enhance scalability across unit-turn operations.
• Other duties assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Residential Property Management, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field preferred or significant related experience in property management, facilities operations, construction, or a similar field.
• 10+ years of experience in construction management, facilities management, property management, capital projects, or related fields.
• Material estimating and supply chain understanding.
• Working knowledge of the project process, scheduling, budget, and payment processing.
• Strong communication, organization, and project coordination skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Ability to assess complex situations, evaluate alternatives, and make well-reasoned decisions that support organizational objectives.

About Presbyterian Living

Presbyterian Living is an independent, not‑for‑profit senior living organization offering a full continuum of care—including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. Since 1904, we’ve welcomed people from all backgrounds across our communities in Evanston (Westminster Place & Ten Twenty Grove), Lake Forest (Lake Forest Place), and Arlington Heights (The Moorings).

What sets us apart is our commitment to people - residents, families, and employees alike. We’re a compassionate, mission‑driven organization where team members feel supported, valued, and inspired to make a meaningful difference each day.