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Director Capital Planning
San Francisco, California
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Director Capital Planning
Position Type:
Full time
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
State:
California
City:
San Francisco
Zip Code:
94105
Total Base Pay Range:
$136,500.00 - $227,500.00
Overview:
Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows. And we're looking for people who want to help us do it.
As an owner, developer, and manager of more than 180,000 apartment homes in major markets across the US, we have the scale to offer something most companies can't. At Vivmark, team members move up and across functions, markets, and disciplines, building lasting careers. We invest in team members' growth, development, and capabilities that make them and us better, and we hold ourselves to the highest standard as an employer.
The best people want to work here. We hope you're one of them.
The Role:
Director, Capital Planning - Northern California
At Vivmark, we are focused on creating and improving communities that deliver long-term value for residents, investors, and stakeholders. We're seeking an experienced and strategic leader to oversee a diverse portfolio of capital investment projects across Northern California.
The Director of Capital Planning will lead the planning, underwriting, design, execution, and performance reporting of capital projects that drive asset value, improve resident experience, and support business growth. This role combines project leadership, financial acumen, operational excellence, and team development to deliver successful outcomes across a dynamic project pipeline.
What You'll Do:
Lead a High-Performing Capital Planning Team
Provide leadership, coaching, and development for Capital Planning Associates in Northern California
Recruit, mentor, and develop talent while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Establish vision, priorities, and operating standards for the team
Drive Capital Investment Strategy
Partner with Asset Management, Investments, Design, Engineering, and Operations teams to identify, evaluate, and prioritize capital investment opportunities
Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, underwriting analyses, and implementation plans
Support due diligence efforts and assess project feasibility for renovation, repositioning, sustainability, and other value-add initiatives
Deliver Complex Capital Projects
Oversee a regional pipeline of capital projects from initial concept through completion and turnover
Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with quality standards and business objectives
Coordinate internal stakeholders, consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors throughout project execution
Optimize Processes and Results
Evaluate project planning, execution, and operational processes to identify opportunities for improvement
Implement best practices that increase efficiency, reduce risk, and maximize return on investment
Maintain knowledge of construction standards, design requirements, permitting processes, and regulatory considerations
Communicate Impact and Performance
Develop investment packages, presentations, and business cases for leadership review
Provide recurring executive reporting on project status, financial performance, risks, and key milestones
Translate complex financial and project information into actionable recommendations
What We're Looking For:
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, or a related field
10+ years of experience in capital projects, development, asset management, real estate investments, construction, or related disciplines
8+ years leading complex projects and cross-functional teams.
Experience within multifamily, residential, or commercial real estate environments
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously from concept through completion
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Experience executing large-scale renovation, redevelopment, sustainability, or value-add programs.
Strong financial modeling, underwriting, and capital planning experience.
Key Competencies
Capital planning and portfolio management
Investment underwriting and financial analysis
Strategic leadership and team development
Construction, renovation, and development expertise
Project execution and operational excellence
Executive communication and stakeholder management
Process improvement and change leadership
Risk assessment and problem-solving
Ability to influence across diverse teams and functions
Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills
Why Join Vivmark?
This is an opportunity to lead a high-impact capital projects portfolio across one of the country's most dynamic real estate markets. You'll work closely with leaders across Investments, Asset Management, Operations, and Development while shaping projects that improve asset performance, enhance resident experiences, and create long-term value.
Location: Northern California
Travel: Regional travel required
Work Environment: office and site-based role supporting projects throughout the assigned portfolio
How Vivmark Supports You:
We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we're committed to showing our appreciation.
We offer:
Additional Info:
Vivmark Residential is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.
Vivmark Residential makes employment decisions without regard to a person's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.
Vivmark Residential will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law.
Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.
Vivmark Residential does not require or request that you provide any information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. Please redact this information prior to the submission of your application and/or leave these fields incomplete on your application.
For California residents, if you elect to apply to Vivmark Residential you accept the Vivmark Residential California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/ (opens in new window))
No Fees Notice & Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer:
Vivmark Residential is aware that there is recruitment fraud activity whereby scammers impersonate Vivmark Residential and offer fake employment opportunities to candidates. These scammers often seek to obtain personal information or money from candidates.
Please note that Vivmark Residential will never charge any candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. If you suspect that you are being contacted by a scammer impersonating our company, please report it immediately to our official HR Department (avalonbayhumanresources@avalonbay.com (opens in new window)).
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"I'm constantly challenged, pushed to think creatively, and I love that I am empowered to act like a business owner."
Darius, Maintenance Manager
"Everything is on the table. You determine your skills, opportunities and career development… but it helps to have a supervisor, mentor and company to support you."
Karen, SVP Corporate Initiatives
"Be curious and ask to be considered to work on projects outside of your comfort zone."
Jackie, SCP of Redev and Asset Management
"Given where technology is today and where AvalonBay wants to be, it makes me really excited about what we can create together, how we can affect change in the industry and the value we can unlock for both our customer and our business."
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