Vice President – Construction

Tutera Senior Living and Health Care

. Provide overall direction and leadership for the newly formed dedicated construction division.

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in construction management, overseeing projects from pre-construction to closeout, with a strong focus on budgeting, scheduling, and compliance with safety regulations. Proven ability to lead teams, manage subcontractors, and implement effective project controls and documentation practices.

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Construction Management ExperienceProject Budgeting And Cost ControlOSHA Construction Safety CertificationTeam Leadership And ManagementAIA Contracts Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningConstruction DocumentationEstimatingSchedulingCost ControlRisk ManagementChange ManagementField OversightProcurementValue Engineering

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationLeadershipOrganizationProblem-SolvingTeam Performance Management

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeBluebeamAutodeskProcore

Certifications & Qualifications

OSHA Construction Safety Certification (30-hour)

Industry Keywords

Commercial ConstructionMultifamily ConstructionSenior Living ConstructionConstruction CodesRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide overall direction and leadership for the newly formed dedicated construction division.
Oversee assigned work programs across all phases of the project lifecycle.
Develop and execute project plans from prestart to closeout.
Build and lead the construction division by establishing structure, staffing plans, workflows, and operating standards.
Develop 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 and review preliminary plan sets for feasibility, means, and methods.
Work with design professionals and stakeholders on constructability, scope, and value engineering.
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 while maintaining quality and safety.
Oversee project budgeting, accounting, pay applications, vendor and trade partner payments, and compliance.
Develop and manage budgets, estimates, forecasts, and cost controls.
Monitor expenditures and review and approve change orders and invoices.
Manage contingency budgets and financial risk throughout project execution.
Negotiate to protect project scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
Review and interpret construction drawings, plans, specifications, and related documents.
Develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules; monitor critical paths and milestones.
Identify schedule risks and implement recovery plans.
Coordinate sequencing and phasing to minimize disruption to operations and stakeholders.
Manage staff ramp-up and scale-back based on project pipeline and resource needs.
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 and expand networks of qualified trades, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, and facility stakeholders.
Establish project and trade partner insurance requirements and manage compliance.
Determine whether projects should be self-performed or assigned to third-party contractors.
Directly manage third-party contractors as Owner’s Representative when engaged.
Maintain necessary accreditations to serve as organization supervisor and license holder across multiple municipalities.
Champion safety and regulatory compliance, including OSHA and applicable standards.
Conduct site visits and safety reviews; support incident investigations and corrective actions.
Ensure environmental, health, and safety requirements are incorporated into project execution.
Develop and implement construction technology and field-management software strategies.
Coordinate with facility personnel to maintain services and support residents.
Lead team performance, staffing, training, coaching, counseling, disciplinary processes, evaluations, employee engagement, and HR coordination.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent combined education and experience.
15+ years of construction management experience from pre-construction to closeout in commercial construction; 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.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or related field preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive starting wage
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
Stability through a family-owned company founded in 1985