Construction Manager - New Communities

What You'll Do

• Lead New Community Development Projects
• Manage greenfield senior living development projects from entitlement through construction completion and operational turnover
• Drive project execution while maintaining alignment with Touchmark's strategic goals, budgets, schedules, and quality standards
• Serve as Touchmark's primary representative with consultants, contractors, governmental agencies, and project stakeholders
• Manage Contracts, Budgets, and Schedules
• Lead consultant and contractor procurement, negotiations, contract administration, and change management
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle
• Identify project risks and proactively implement solutions to maintain project objectives
• Guide Design and Construction Execution
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and construction partners to ensure projects align with operational, financial, and resident experience goals
• Provide constructability input, value engineering recommendations, and budget-conscious design guidance
• Lead project meetings and communicate key decisions, updates, and action items to stakeholders
• Partner Across the Organization
• Work closely with Operations, Sales & Marketing, Finance, and Executive Leadership throughout project planning and execution
• Support successful community openings by ensuring a seamless transition from construction to operations
• Build strong relationships with local jurisdictions, community stakeholders, and neighboring property owners

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in owner's representation, development management, construction management, or related project leadership roles
• Experience delivering ground-up multifamily, senior living, hospitality, residential, or mixed-use developments
• Strong knowledge of entitlement, design, budgeting, estimating, scheduling, and construction processes
• Experience managing consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Project; experience with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction technology platforms is preferred
• Experience utilizing AI-powered tools to improve productivity, analysis, and communication while exercising sound professional judgment
• Able and willing to travel regularly to project locations and Touchmark communities