Vice President of Construction

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Vice President of Construction provides overall direction and leadership for Tutera Group’s newly formed construction division. The role oversees assigned work programs throughout the project lifecycle, develops and executes project plans from pre-start through closeout, and builds and operates the division, including identifying the team and processes needed to support business growth. The successful candidate brings substantial general-contractor experience managing large projects, strong relationships with subcontractors and construction professionals, and practical judgment to establish an organized construction function. The position leads division structure, staffing, workflows, operating standards, project-management practices, budgets, schedules, procurement, contracts, cost controls, documentation, field progress, safety, commissioning, and closeout. It works with design professionals, stakeholders, facilities and plant operations, vendors, and trade partners to support effective project delivery. The role also advises senior leadership on delivery strategy, staffing, risk, budgets, and construction decisions, including whether work should be self-performed or assigned to a third-party contractor. When third-party contractors are engaged, the Vice President manages them as an Owner’s Representative. The role builds and supports a culture of safety and regulatory compliance, develops technology and software strategies, and leads human-resource responsibilities for the construction team, including performance management, training, coaching, employee engagement, and coordination with Human Resources. The role cooperates with facility personnel to support resident needs and a warm, positive environment. Regional travel of up to 25% is required to visit and support locations and build sites.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent combined education and experience.
At least 15 years of construction-management experience from pre-construction through closeout in commercial construction; multifamily or senior-living experience is preferred.
At least 5 years managing large construction projects for a general contractor.
At least 5 years managing a team.
OSHA Construction Safety Certification (30-hour).
Demonstrated success leading multiple large or complex projects and/or multiple teams simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to take projects from early budgeting and planning through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
Strong knowledge of construction documents, takeoffs, 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, completely, and in a timely manner.
Proficiency in MS Office, Bluebeam, Autodesk, Procore, or related software.

Nice To Haves

Experience with value engineering and coordination with architects, engineers, and other design professionals.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field.
Multifamily or senior-living commercial construction experience.

Responsibilities

Build and lead the construction division by establishing its structure, staffing plans, workflows, and operating 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 and review preliminary plan sets for feasibility and 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, including pay applications, vendor and trade partner payments, and compliance.
Develop and manage project budgets, estimates, forecasts, and cost controls.
Monitor project expenditures and review and approve change orders and invoices.
Manage contingency budgets and financial risk throughout project execution.
Negotiate 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 milestones; and address schedule risks with recovery plans.
Coordinate sequencing and phasing to minimize disruption to operations and stakeholders.
Scale staff up or down according to the project pipeline and resource needs, particularly 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 and expand a network of qualified trades, suppliers, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and facility stakeholders.
Establish insurance requirements for projects and trade partners and manage compliance.
Advise leadership on whether to self-perform work or engage a third-party contractor; assess project suitability for self-performance and manage engaged third-party contractors as an Owner’s Representative.
Maintain the accreditations required to serve as the organization’s supervisor and license holder across multiple municipalities.
Champion safety and compliance with OSHA and applicable regulatory standards; conduct site visits and safety reviews; incorporate environmental, health, and safety requirements into project execution; and support incident investigations and corrective actions.
Develop technology and software strategies, identify field-management software partners, and review existing practices for viability.
Cooperate with facility personnel to maintain services that meet residents’ needs and foster a warm, positive, calm atmosphere.
Identify, develop, and deliver team-member performance expectations and accountabilities; build the team and effective processes; and communicate and enforce policies and procedures.
Train, coach, counsel, and communicate with team members; conduct continuing education and in-service training; evaluate direct reports and recommend actions to support their success.
Promote positive employee engagement, provide frequent informal interaction and feedback, coordinate employee matters with Human Resources from hiring through termination, and attend and participate in Human Resources activities.

Benefits

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
Competitive starting wage