Director of Special Projects (CapEx & Renovations)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage CapEx projects, major renovations, and physical plant improvements across a multi-state portfolio of SNFs and long-term care facilities.
• Develop and maintain a multi-year CapEx plan in alignment with corporate objectives and operational needs.
• Partner with local, regional, and corporate teams to assess physical plant priorities, define project scopes, and establish project budgets and timelines.
• Oversee vendors, contractors, architects, and consultants to ensure quality outcomes, cost control, and adherence to timelines.
• Maintain strong relationships with facility administrators, maintenance leaders, and nursing leadership to ensure facility upgrades support both resident care and operational efficiency.
• Monitor compliance with life safety, building codes, ADA, and state/federal regulatory requirements for facility projects.
• Manage vendor selection and contract negotiations in partnership with legal and procurement teams.
• Lead plant operations standardization initiatives and provide leadership guidance to on-site maintenance teams.
• Serve as a liaison with state and federal agencies on facility-related matters impacting CapEx and renovations.
• Provide executive leadership with regular updates on project status, financial performance, and risk mitigation.
• Travel regularly to project sites across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing CapEx, renovations, and/or plant operations for a portfolio of SNFs, long-term care, healthcare, or related facilities.
• Strong understanding of the business operations of SNFs and long-term care, including how physical plant and environment impact resident care and compliance.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships across clinical, operational, and corporate teams.
• Experience in managing large, multi-state project portfolios, including budget development and control.
• Deep understanding of life safety, ADA, and regulatory requirements impacting SNFs and long-term care.
• Ability to manage vendors, contractors, and consultants with an emphasis on accountability, performance, and quality.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to present to senior leadership and boards.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently across states.