Senior Vice President, Construction

Wallick Communities • New Albany, OH

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About The Position

The Senior Vice President, Wallick Construction, is an executive leader responsible for the enterprise performance of Wallick’s construction function. This role owns the full lifecycle of construction delivery – from pre-development engagement through operational readiness – ensuring quality, schedule predictability, financial discipline and alignment with Wallick’s broader business objectives.
The SVP partners cross-functionally with Development, PMO, Operations, Asset Management, Finance and the Senior Leadership Team to drive transparency, accountability, and measurable outcomes. This leader champions modernization, disciplined governance, and technology adoption to support scalable growth, protect margins and strengthen enterprise trust. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in multifamily housing and senior living construction, strong project management skills, and a commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in construction leadership, preferrably in multifamily housing or senior living environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex portfolios with full P&L accountability.
• Proven ability to operate at an executive level, driving cross-functional alignment and enterprise outcomes.
• Strong financial acumen with ability to connect construction decisions to business performance.
• Experience leveraging construction technology and analytics to improve operational performance.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, leadership and decision-making skills.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and technical blueprints.

Nice To Haves

• relevant certifications in construction management are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own full lifecycle of construction performance ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to Wallick’s quality standards
• Establish and enforce high performance standards for schedule adherence, cost control, and execution excellence.
• Lead recovery strategies when projects deviate from plan, including root-cause analysis, corrective action, and defined recovery timelines.
• Ensure construction outcomes align with NOI targets, lease up schedules, investor commitments and shareholder value objectives.
• Operate Construction as a fully integrated enterprise function, not a standalone department.
• Partner with Development, PMO, Operations, Asset Management, and Finance to ensure alignment of schedule milestones, operational readiness, and financial forecasting.
• Provide proactive communication of risks, delays, cost impacts, and quality concerns.
• Lead and participate in executive portfolio reviews and governance cadence to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Ensure downstream stakeholders are never surprised by schedule or cost impacts.
• Champion disciplined adoption and utilization of construction technology platforms, including Procore and enterprise BI tools.
• Partner with the Business Intelligence team to develop dashboards and reporting that improve forecasting accuracy, transparency, and risk management.
• Establish measurable KPIs and performance dashboards to track schedule, cost, quality, and vendor performance.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, standardized processes, and scalable systems that increase efficiency and reduce manual workflows.
• Own construction financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, cash flow, margin protection, and change management discipline.
• Ensure timely, data-driven decisions that balance risk and reward.
• Strengthen vendor accountability and contract enforcement to mitigate cost and schedule exposure.
• Maintain clear visibility into financial impact of construction decisions and communicate implications to senior leadership
• Ensure buildings are delivered fully operationally ready, meeting Wallick’s standards and minimizing post-turn operational disruption.
• Establish and enforce quality control processes that prevent recurring deficiencies and reduce rework.
• Drive a culture where accountability extends beyond key turnover through stabilized operations.
• Lead and mentor construction staff, setting clear expectations around accountability, urgency, and enterprise ownership
• Build leadership capacity within the team to allow for strategic oversight and scalable growth
• Hold team members and subcontractors accountable for performance standards and corrective action when necessary.
• Foster a culture of disciplined execution, transparency, and continuous improvement aligned with Wallick’s values.

Benefits

• Pay-on-Demand: access your money as you earn it.
• Exceptional Benefit Package: Health, dental, vision insurance effective within 2 weeks of starting your new job. Other benefits like gym membership reimbursement, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, including paid parental leave.
• Learning & Support: A supportive team that cares about your continued development, well-being and professional growth.
• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, training, professional development, and advancement opportunities within a company that invests in its people.
• Employee Owned, Resident Focused: As a 100% employee-owned company, your daily work (supporting our residents) also contributes to your financial future by sharing in our profitability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed