What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Construction position at The Springs Living?
Description
Welcome to the next generation in senior living, The Springs Living!
About Us:
The Springs Living is a purpose-driven senior living organization with communities throughout Oregon, Washington & Montana. For 30 years, The Springs Living has been committed to transforming housing for older adults by delivering quality service and fostering an enrichment culture to help residents, their families and each other live life to its fullest. To do this, we demonstrate our core values of kindness, quality, innovation, trust, and pride, and empower every team member to do the right thing!
Position Summary:
The Director of Construction provides strategic leadership for construction and renovation programs across The Springs Living portfolio. This role establishes construction standards, project delivery processes, and budget expectations while overseeing the successful execution of multiple concurrent projects through Project Managers, contractors, and key partners. The Director is responsible for ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with company quality standards and operational goals.This leader serves as a key partner in project planning and development, providing oversight of project organization, scheduling, risk management, contracting, and execution. The Director of Construction is the primary escalation point for complex or at-risk projects and is responsible for maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders, design professionals, vendors, and construction partners. Success in this role requires strong construction expertise, the ability to interpret complex construction documents, develop clear scopes of work, manage risk, and drive consistent, high-quality outcomes across the portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the organization's capital construction and renovation program, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to company quality standards.
- Establish and maintain construction standards, cost estimating methodologies, project management processes, and best practices across the portfolio.
- Provide leadership and direction to Project Managers, contractors, consultants, and project partners throughout all phases of construction.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement strategies, subcontractor relationships, and financial performance.
- Collaborate with Operations, community leadership, architects, designers, vendors, and other stakeholders to support successful project planning and execution.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for complex, high-risk, or underperforming projects and drive effective problem resolution
- Develop portfolio-level reporting, measure project outcomes, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in project delivery and operational performance
- Maintain key relationships with external partners, regulatory agencies, and vendors while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, contract requirements, and company standards
- Oversee construction-related risk management activities, including insurance claims, warranty issues, and defect remediation
- Monitor and control project risks, budgets, schedules, and performance to maximize asset value and support long-term organizational goals
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience considered
- 7 years of progressive construction management experience, including new construction and major renovation projects, preferably in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or multi-site commercial environments
- Demonstrated experience estimating construction costs, writing and administering subcontracts, and managing multiple concurrent construction projects from conceptual development through completion
- Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, construction documents, and contract specifications
- Working knowledge of general construction methods, building standards, materials, and installation techniques
- Experience managing insurance claims and construction defect resolution preferred
- Strong negotiation, risk management, and vendor/contractor relationship management skills
- Professional certifications such as Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred but not required
Benefits:
- Health insurance (includes zero co-pay for mental health counseling)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Short-term and Long-term disability
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off/Sabbatical
- Professional development
- On-site chiropractic care
- Employee Wellness Platform
- On-site gym
- Discounted Gym Membership
Additional Information:
- This position is fully on-site and based in Beaverton, Oregon
- The Springs Living, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law