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SAL Management Group
Director of Development, Construction and Capital Projects
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Job Description Job Description Job Description Director of Development, Construction, and Capital Projects Position Summary The Director of Development, Construction, & Capital Projects is responsible for leading SAL Management Group's facility growth strategy from concept through completion. This role oversees new development opportunities, property due diligence, municipal approvals, land acquisition, entitlements, construction project management, capital improvements, major renovations, and owner-requested facility enhancements across the company's portfolio of assisted living communities. Working closely with executive leadership, ownership groups, architects, engineers, municipalities, contractors, and operations teams, this individual ensures projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with SAL's mission of providing exceptional environments for residents and team members. Primary Responsibilities Development Identify potential sites for future assisted living communities Perform preliminary feasibility analysis Coordinate due diligence activities Manage entitlement, zoning, and permitting processes Build relationships with municipalities and planning departments Coordinate utility providers and infrastructure planning Present project updates to executive leadership and ownership Design & Pre-Construction Lead architects and engineering consultants Review plans for operational efficiency Coordinate value engineering opportunities Assist with budgeting and estimating Review construction documents for constructability Coordinate state licensing requirements related to building design Construction Serve as owner's representative during construction Manage general contractors and subcontractors Conduct regular project meetings and site walks Monitor schedules and budgets Approve change orders Track project risks and resolve issues Ensure quality standards are maintained Existing Communities Oversee major remodels and renovations Manage capital improvement projects Coordinate vendor selection and bidding Develop annual capital improvement plans Assist operations with large maintenance projects beyond normal facility maintenance Vendor & Contractor Management Develop preferred contractor relationships Negotiate contracts Evaluate contractor performance Ensure compliance with safety standards Manage warranty work Financial Develop project budgets Track expenditures Forecast capital needs Report project status to executive leadership Recommend cost-saving opportunities Ideal Background Commercial construction Healthcare construction Assisted living or senior housing Multifamily development Hospitality General contractor Owner's representative Project executive Construction management Civil/site development Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related field preferred 7-10+ years of commercial construction or development experience Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously