Regional Capital Projects Manager, Multifamily, Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas
About The Position
Gaines Investment Trust is seeking an experienced Capital Projects Manager to oversee significant capital improvements across our multifamily portfolio in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. You'll work directly with executive leadership to identify capital needs, develop scopes of work, source and negotiate with contractors, evaluate bids, make recommendations, and manage projects from initial planning through final closeout. This role requires strong construction knowledge, sound business judgment, exceptional organization, and the ability to manage multiple projects while protecting the long-term value of the properties we own.
Requirements
- 7+ years of progressive experience managing capital improvements, construction projects, major renovations, or facilities projects
- Multifamily renovation experience strongly preferred; hospitality, senior housing, commercial real estate, or other occupied-property experience considered
- Experience independently managing projects from inspection and scoping through final closeout
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, building systems, and capital planning
- Experience developing scopes and RFPs, estimating costs, evaluating bids, negotiating contracts, and managing change orders
- Ability to interpret plans, specifications, contracts, schedules, and construction documents
- Strong vendor sourcing and negotiation skills
- Excellent organization and attention to detail across multiple simultaneous projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present recommendations to executive leadership
- Advanced proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, and project tracking systems
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently throughout Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, including overnight travel
- Candidates must reside in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex.
Responsibilities
- Inspect apartment communities and proactively identify deferred maintenance and capital improvement needs
- Evaluate repair, replacement, redesign, and long-term solutions
- Develop detailed scopes of work and contractor-ready RFPs
- Source, qualify, and build relationships with regional contractors and vendors
- Obtain, compare, and analyze competitive bids
- Negotiate pricing, scope, schedules, warranties, and contract terms
- Present project recommendations, budgets, and solutions to executive leadership
- Manage projects from planning through completion, including budgets, schedules, contractors, quality control, and issue resolution
- Review field progress before approving payments
- Verify permits, inspections, warranties, lien releases, and closeout documentation
- Maintain accurate budgets, forecasts, contracts, bid records, photographs, project trackers, and executive reporting
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO
- paid holidays
- life insurance
- additional voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
