Vice President Development, Design & Construction

Lifespace Communities • Dallas, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Lifespace Communities, we're building more than exceptional communities, we're creating places where people thrive. As one of the nation's leading nonprofit senior living organizations, we invest in innovative communities, transformative redevelopment, and thoughtfully designed environments that enrich the lives of residents for generations to come. We're seeking an accomplished Vice President of Development, Design & Construction to lead our enterprise-wide capital development strategy and oversee the planning, design, redevelopment, and construction of complex projects across our national portfolio. If you're an executive who thrives on transforming vision into reality, leading multimillion-dollar capital programs, and collaborating with senior executives to shape the future of real estate development, we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, or a related field
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience managing large-scale capital development, design, construction, or facilities programs
• Executive experience overseeing multimillion-dollar redevelopment or new construction portfolios
• Expertise in project management, contract negotiation, budgeting, construction administration, and owner representation
• Strong knowledge of building systems, codes, regulatory requirements, and capital planning
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams of architects, engineers, developers, consultants, and contractors
• Exceptional executive presence with the ability to influence senior leadership and boards

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred
• Architectural background is a plus
• Senior Living
• Healthcare Systems
• Commercial Real Estate Development
• Hospitality
• Mixed-Use Development
• Large Campus Environments
• Higher Education
• Institutional Construction
• Owner Representation

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise capital planning, redevelopment, renovation, and new development initiatives
• Serve as the owner's representative for major capital projects from concept through completion
• Develop and execute long-term capital improvement strategies aligned with organizational priorities
• Direct architects, developers, engineers, consultants, contractors, and project management teams
• Oversee multimillion-dollar capital budgets, project schedules, contract negotiations, and construction administration
• Guide master planning, site selection, feasibility studies, zoning, permitting, and entitlement activities
• Champion design excellence, sustainability standards, innovation, and value engineering
• Partner closely with the CEO, CFO, Operations leadership, Executive Directors, and cross-functional teams to prioritize investments and maximize return
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and quality standards
• Help shape the next generation of Lifespace communities through innovative design and strategic development

Benefits

• Lifespace has successfully served older adults for 50 years, and this is just the beginning.
• With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace team members, get ready to ignite your life and experience Our Space.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive