VP Capital Improvement and Development

SCOPE:

The VP of Capital Improvement and Development is responsible for development, construction, maintenance of all Lakeshore’s infrastructure, utilities and facilities and new site development.  The VP of Capital Improvement and Infrastructure is also responsible for the developing CAPEX budgets for all Lakeshore operated communities, implementation of new community development projects as well as the implementation of OSHA practices. This role is also responsible for enforcing workplace policies and practices as outlined in the Lakeshore Management Handbook.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages contracts and relationships with facilities-related vendors, external service providers and community managers for proper compliance and expected service levels
• Establishes CAPEX budgets and projects for each community
• Participates in scoping, pricing and approving CAPEX projects
• Responsible for review and recommendation for approval of all bids for repairs, services, equipment replacements, and capital projects, operating within the approved budget in a cost effective and timely manner
• Leads the design, planning and development of additional sites in all existing communities
• Leads the development and implementation of all capital improvement and infrastructure projects for newly acquire communities
• Participates in and/or leads the management of construction, improvement, and expansion projects, including the development and management of work plans, budgets, estimates, and schedules for all capital and utility projects
• Ensures all facilities management and maintenance is done with compliance and knowledge of all applicable building codes and Lakeshore Policies
• Leads the development of all Lakeshore facility maintenance policies and procedures
• Promotes the philosophy of a corporate safe and efficient team within a diverse and inclusive organization
• Supports facilities field-based employees in carrying out their duties including via hiring, training and ad-hoc support
• Oversees Lakeshore communities and systems to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Maintains compliance with all OSHA regulations applicable to facilities team and vendors, ensuring technical and safety training where applicable
• Completes special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Real Estate, Industrial Engineering or related field
• 10 + years of facilities management or related experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively and efficiently 
• Proficient in MS Office
• Demonstrated prior experience of managing and developing budgets
• Developed interpersonal and relationship management building skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand and apply Fair Housing laws and local zoning and building codes

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COMPETENCIES:

• Treats everyone with respect, compassion and kindness – Builds internal respect and loyalty with customers. Demonstrates concern for customers. Effectively responds to customer needs. This includes responding timely to requests, listening to others, and seeking to understand others when there are differences of opinion, finding ways to build on each other’s ideas. Acts with empathy and focus, while able to resolve problems.
• Demonstrate integrity, transparency and doing things the right way – Makes lemonade out of lemons. This includes following policies, demonstrating financial responsibility with Lakeshore assets, complying with state and federal law, and practicing safety. Conforms to the highest professional standard. Turns challenges into wins.
• Collaboration and team work – Involve key stakeholders in decision making. This includes developing and maintaining positive work relationships. Enhances the level of mutual cooperation. Actively participates in team-oriented objectives and activities. Focuses on team success, over individual.
• Solves problems and is transparent about outcomes – Champions new initiatives beyond the scope of the department. Seeks to improve in all aspects of work performance. Creates an environment of continuous improvement and innovation. Encourages people to maintain high standards of quality and thoroughness.
• Serves our employees and residents to improve their lives – This includes maintaining the property that creates curb appeal, a welcoming community environment, supports individual and family activities, creates a sense of neighborhood. At work, continually challenges self to grow and develop to be the best you can be at work.
• Developing Fellowship – The ability to influence others through insight, logic and communication in a positive way to attain results. Inspires and motivates others to achieve goals, complete task and deliver discretionary effort. Is a consistent role model of the Lakeshore values, leadership competencies, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Implementing the Vision – The ability to articulate the vision and get others to take responsibility through training, setting clear and transparent expectation, managing performance, providing early, often, and actionable feedback. Provides appropriate tools and resources for employees to implement vision and tactics. Delegates effectively.
• Following Through – The ability to create plans, check-in periodically to insure progress is being made, and assist as appropriate to remove barriers, helps others learn from mistakes and insure task are completed. Also includes, asking tough questions, facing disagreements, and managing conflict constructively. Holds self and others accountable to agree upon expectations.
• Achieving Results – Sets challenging goals, stays focused on results, and builds a culture where employees want to provide maximum contribution. Demonstrate leadership by challenging status quo, taking a stand, have healthy, respectful debate to improve processes and outcome.
• Team playing – Builds credible and trustworthy working relationships with boss, peers and subordinates. Develop followers to use their strengths and help them achieve their professional goals. Viewed as an effective team member and has ability to influence senior leaders.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasionally required to stand, occasionally required to walk, occasional exposure to outside weather conditions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Flexibility to travel 50% of the time.

COMPENSATION: Commensurate upon experience

LOCATION: Florida Regional Office

Lakeshore Management is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or protected veteran status. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Lakeshore is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is required. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search.