Manager, Construction (SHO)

About the role

The Construction Manager will assist in the execution of ground-up developments and major repositioning projects across Welltower’s Senior Housing portfolio, the largest of its kind in the world. This role delivers complex, multi‑stakeholder projects on time, on budget, and to the quality standard residents and operating partners expect. It combines office‑ and field‑based work, partnering with senior living operators, design teams, and general contractors on Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living Cottages projects. The Construction Manager operates at the intersection of construction execution and operator coordination, with exposure to the full lifecycle of senior housing project delivery and a clear path for growth within the Development & Construction organization. Up to 40% out‑of‑area and overnight travel may be expected, including regular site visits to active construction projects across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Construction Oversight & Execution – Manage day‑to‑day execution of ground‑up developments, major repositioning projects, and IL Cottage infill expansions; monitor schedules, budgets, milestones, identify risks and implement corrective actions; conduct regular site visits and inspections for quality, safety, and adherence to plans; for occupied communities drive phasing plans that minimize resident impact and coordinate with operating partners on noise, access, life‑safety; review contractor pay applications, change orders, progress reports and provide recommendations; drive punch list completion, turnover readiness, and pre‑opening coordination with operator teams.
• Pre‑Construction & Planning Support – Support budgeting, scheduling, procurement strategy, constructability review; review architectural/engineering drawings for coordination issues, value engineering, alignment with operator operational needs; partner with operating partners early in design to incorporate resident experience, back‑of‑house workflows, FF&E coordination; assist in developing scopes of work, bid packages, contractor selection; coordinate permitting strategy and senior housing licensing across state/local jurisdictions.
• Operator & Stakeholder Coordination – Serve as primary field liaison between Welltower, general contractors, architects, engineers, and operating partners; coordinate design input, operational requirements, FF&E procurement, pre‑opening planning, staff training timing; facilitate regular project meetings, progress updates, issue resolution; maintain relationships with contractors, consultants, local jurisdiction authorities, and operator development liaisons.
• Quality, Safety & Compliance – Ensure compliance with building codes, OSHA, ADA, state senior housing licensing, local regulations; implement QA/QC programs; monitor contractor safety programs and maintain safety culture, especially near occupied communities; maintain thorough project documentation (daily logs, inspection reports, RFI tracking, submittal logs).
• Reporting & Project Controls – Prepare and deliver regular project status reports to development leadership (schedule, budget, quality, risk); track and manage contingencies, allowances, cost‑to‑complete forecasts; support standardization of reporting processes and templates; contribute to lessons‑learned documentation and continuous improvement of construction delivery practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in construction management, with preference for senior housing, healthcare, multifamily, or hospitality‑oriented developments.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and building systems.
• Experience coordinating with building operators or operating partners during construction, pre‑opening, or turnover phases.
• Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Yardi).
• Solid understanding of building codes, OSHA requirements, ADA standards, state senior housing licensing, and local permitting processes.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating across diverse internal and external teams.
• Self‑directed with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred; PMP, CCM, or LEED accreditation is a plus.