Job Description

Vice President of Construction

Job Title Variations: N/A – New role

Reports To: Director of Development

Supervisory Role: Yes

Classification: Exempt Salary

Position Description

The role is responsible for the overall direction and leadership of newly formed dedicated construction division within the Tutera Group. This role will oversee assigned work programs across all phases of the project lifecycle; will develop and execute the project plan from prestart to closeout; is responsible for developing and operating the construction division, including identifying appropriate team to support the business growth.; will bring substantial experience managing large projects for general contractors, strong working relationships with subcontractors and construction and project management professionals and exercise practical judgment to create a well-organized construction function.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Build and lead the division by establishing the structure, staffing plans, workflows and operations standards.
  • Develop consistent project-management practices, documentation, reporting, and controls.
  • Coordinate construction activities with facilities and plant operations.
  • Advise senior leadership on project delivery, staffing, risk, budgets and construction strategy.
• Oversee pre-construction planning.
  • Review preliminary plan sets to confirm feasibility and develop construction means and methods.
  • Work with design professionals and stakeholders on constructability, scope, and value-engineering options.
  • Prepare, review, and administer AIA contracts and other project agreements.
  • Manage procurement and subcontractor buyout, including scope review and negotiation.
  • Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety.
• Oversee project level budgeting and accounting functions.
  • Oversee pay applications, vendor and trade partner payments and manage compliance.
  • Develop and manage project budgets, estimates, forecasts, and cost controls.
  • Implement a process for monitoring project expenditures and reviewing and approving change orders and invoices.
  • Manage contingency budgets and financial risk throughout project execution.
  • Negotiate constructively while protecting project scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, plans, specifications, and related project documents.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules.
  • Monitor critical path activities and project milestones.
  • Identify schedule risks and implement recovery plans when necessary.
  • Coordinate sequencing and phasing to minimize disruption to operations and stakeholders.
  • Manages staff ramp up and scale back based on project pipeline and resource need, especially within field staff.
• Manage project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, meeting records, and closeout materials.
• Monitor field progress, quality, safety, schedule, and conformance with plans and specifications.
• Lead commissioning, punch-list completion, demobilization, and project closeout.
• Develop, cultivate, and expand strong network of qualified trades to include subcontractors, suppliers and project stakeholders of architects, engineers and facility relationships.
• Establish project and trade partner insurance requirements and manage compliance.
• Strategize with leadership on the decision of Self-perform vs. hire 3rd party contractor.
  • Review projects in pre-construction to determine if an individual project is appropriate for self-performance, or if it justifies a 3rd party contractor engagement.
  • In the event a 3rd party contactor is engaged, directly manages the 3rd party as an Owner’s Representative.
• Hold and maintain all necessary accreditations to be designated as organization supervisor and license holder to allow the organization to work across multiple municipalities.
• Build and support a culture of Safety & Regulatory Compliance
  • Champion a culture of safety and ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable regulatory standards.
  • Conduct site visits and safety reviews to verify safe work practices.
  • Ensure environmental, health and safety requirements incorporated into project execution.
  • Support incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Develop and implement technology and software strategies.
  • Develop best practice and software partners for field management.
  • Review existing practices to determine viability.
• Cooperates with other facility personnel to ensure that services are maintained to meet the needs of residents; creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm

Human Resource Responsibility

• Identify, develop and deliver team member performance and accountabilities.
• Ability building a team and creating effective processes.
• Communicating and enforcing policy and procedures.
• Engage in training, coaching, counseling, disciplinary, and communication
• Conducts training, continuing education programs and special in-service training to direct
• Completes evaluation of performance of direct reports and makes recommendations for employee success.
• Promotes and maintains pro-active, positive employee engagement
• Maintains frequent, daily, informal interaction and provides positive feedback to staff while they are
• Coordinates with human resources department on employee issues from hire to termination.
• Attends and participates in all Human Resources

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent combined education and experience.
• 15+ years of construction management experience from pre-construction to closeout in commercial construction with multifamily or senior living experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing large construction projects for a general contractor.
• Minimum of 5 years’ managing a team.
• OSHA Construction Safety Certification (30-hour)
• Demonstrated success in simultaneously leading multiple large or complex projects and/or multiple teams.
• Demonstrated ability to take projects from early budgeting and planning through construction, commissioning and closeout.
• Strong knowledge of construction documents, take offs, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and cost control.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, scheduling, estimating, and project controls.
• Knowledge of construction codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Experience procuring and managing subcontractors, including scope review, buyout, and negotiation.
• Familiarity with AIA contracts and construction change-management practices.
• Experience managing project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, and closeout documents.
• Field experience overseeing construction work and coordinating contractors to meet project requirements.
• Effective communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Bluebeam, Autodesk, Procore or related software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with value engineering and coordination with architects, engineers, and other design professionals.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or related field.

Physical/Mental/Environmental

• Requires the physical, mental, and environmental efforts as set forth in the attached Job Activity Description.
• Requires working in the kitchen and dining environments that may include heat, cold, humidity, wet floors, noise, odors, and fast-paced service demands.

Travel

• Up to 25% regional travel to visit and support locations and build sites

Principal Contacts

• Internal team, community operations team, construction division operations team, external vendors.

Why is Tutera THE Employer of Choice?

• Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is guided by one single purpose: To live the YOUNITE philosophy in every decision, every day. Based on genuine respect, YOUNITE is how we get to know residents and team members on a personal level. By asking about our employees’ and residents’ unique needs and preferences, we actively listen and then deliver. Do you want to work for a company where you are the driving force behind every decision made?
• Tutera offers stability; our family-owned company was founded in 1985!
• Tutera offers a competitive starting wage and amazing benefits! We take care of you so you can be the best at work and at home!
• Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is dedicated to growing and developing our employees. Through Tutera University, every employee has the opportunity to learn new skills and become the best they can be!

Apply today and let us show you how we are inspired by you.

Equal Opportunity Employer. The wage and benefit information provided in this listing is subject to change. Benefits eligibility criteria must be met to enroll in available benefits.

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Benefits

How Can You Benefit?

• Advanced Pay
• Financial Literacy Classes
• Employee Assistance Program offering Mental Health Resources, Legal Guidance, Financial Information, and more!
• Child Care Discount
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) for Eligible Locations
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Exclusive Tutera Perks
• Tutera University
• Advancement Opportunities

Job ID

2026-19883