Director - Capital Asset Management

Boston, MA
Full Time
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Company Overview

Our company is a leading national healthcare REIT with over $20 billion of owned real estate concentrated in laboratory, outpatient medical, and entrance-fee senior housing communities.

As an innovative real estate owner at the forefront of the healthcare industry, the firm is committed to disciplined capital deployment, operational excellence, and long-term value creation for shareholders, customers, and employees.
Position Responsibilities
  • Primary focus on lab and outpatient medical assets.
    • Support senior housing assets as needed.
Project Management
  • Serve as owner’s representative for capital improvement programs across the Boston market, inclusive of tenant improvements and amenities upgrades.
  • Establish project scope, budgets, schedules, and execution strategies aligned with leasing, tenant demand, and asset business plans.
  • Deliver projects through a flexible execution model, providing direct oversight where appropriate and engaging third-party construction managers or project management firms based on project scale, complexity, and risk.
  • Provide regular reporting on project status, budget performance, schedule adherence, and key risks.
  • Lead project execution from planning through close-out.
  • Facilitate milestone meetings and cross-functional coordination.
  • Drive timely decision-making, issue resolution, and course correction.
  • Support the leasing team by reviewing and responding to tenant mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) inquiries during lease negotiations and fit-out planning
  • Interface directly with prospective tenants to clarify building infrastructure capabilities, coordinate site walkthroughs, and provide technical information as needed.
Technical Expertise
  • Provide technical leadership and support to property management teams and building engineers.
  • Conduct property condition assessments on a scheduled basis and as part of acquisition or disposition due diligence.
  • Review preventative maintenance programs to identify performance gaps, capital risks, and long-term replacement needs.
Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Develop and execute portfolio-level capital strategies aligned with asset business plans.
  • Prepare and manage annual and multi-year capital budgets and forecasts.
  • Track year-to-date capital spend against approved budgets and identify variances.
Communication
  • Maintain ongoing communication with property management and leasing teams.
  • Provide oversight and guidance to operators and third-party service providers.
  • Lead preparation and coordinated response for portfolio emergencies, including natural disasters.
  • Support emergency communications, incident tracking, and reporting of material events.
  • Collaborate with peers across portfolios to identify best practices and continuous improvement opportunities.
Other Responsibilities
  • Lead portfolio sustainability initiatives and execution.
  • Participate in special initiatives requiring presentations to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Review contracts and provide technical and commercial input for legal review.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance property value through utility optimization and operating expense reduction.
  • Strengthen portfolio technical capabilities through vendor partnerships and training initiatives.
  • Drive process improvement across capital planning and project delivery.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key vendors and consultants.
Position Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in project management, construction management, engineering, architecture, or a closely related environment.
  • Experience in capital planning, budgeting, and cost estimating.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Staff management experience a plus.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with limited oversight.
  • Advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to access building systems, rooftops, ladders, and confined spaces as required.
  • Ability to work effectively while traveling and remotely.
  • Travel up to 30%.
  • $200k - $240k annual salary based on experience

 
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