Manager / Senior Manager - Capital Planning and Analysis

Manager / Senior Manager - Capital Planning and Analysis

The Manager / Senior Manager - Capital Planning and Analysis, leads the planning and execution of capital projects across the region—from early diligence and scoping through design, underwriting, construction, and close-out. This role partners closely with Asset Management and cross-functional teams to deliver projects that meet business objectives, stay on budget, and are executed on time and to company standards.

This is a highly cross-functional role requiring strong project leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to manage multiple projects at different stages simultaneously.

What You'll Do

• Project Planning & Due Diligence
• Partner with Asset Management, Investments, Design, Residential Services, Engineering, Construction and other stakeholders to develop scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and execution plans
• Support underwriting, feasibility analysis, and due diligence for capital projects including apartment renovations, common area upgrades, ADUs, and other revenue-generating initiatives
• Manage permitting, and preparation of written investment packages as needed
• Project Execution & Team Leadership
• Lead Asset Teams to execute approved capital plans
• Facilitate Asset Team meetings by setting agendas, managing minutes, tracking milestones, and identifying and resolving issues
• Ensure projects are planned, approved, and executed in line with timelines, budgets, quality standards, and business goals
• Reporting & Performance Tracking
• Provide regular reporting to partners and executives on project status, risks, and results
• Translate progress and financial performance into clear, actionable updates
• Budget & Cost Management
• Manage capital budgets and project spending
• Monitor trends, adherence to company guidance, and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements
• Standards & Compliance
• Maintain working knowledge of company construction and design standards, internal documentation requirements, contract standards, and applicable local and state regulations
• Ensure all projects comply with company and jurisdictional requirements

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, economics, real estate, architecture, construction or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in asset management, development, or investments
• 2–3 years in a lead project management role
• Multifamily or attached residential experience

• Master's degree in Real Estate, Business, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority
• Strong project management skills with experience guiding projects from concept through turnover to property management
• Comfortable managing multiple projects in different phases simultaneously
• Financially savvy, with experience preparing pro formas, analyzing results, and identifying performance drivers
• Strong written, verbal, and analytical communication skills
• Self-starter who works effectively in a fast-moving, dynamic environment

How AvalonBay Supports You

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we're committed to showing our appreciation.

We offer:

• Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more.
• Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
• Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, 'AvalonBay's Very Best' recognition program and others!).
• A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
• A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.

Additional Info

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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