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We strive to create an extraordinary living and learning environment through our passion for customer experience and strong partnerships in our communities. The Facilities and Capital team plays an integral part in this mission by ensuring our communities are in immaculate and safe physical conditions for our residents and by maximizing profitability for the business.

The Director of Capital is responsible for providing strategic and operational level direction for capital development initiatives and the Capital Management team. This role develops and oversees the processes for project requirements, formulation, justification, prioritization, integration, development and budgets.  The Director of Capital ensures all projects are consistent with and support the strategic plans and vision of the organization. The Director of Capital is also responsible for preparing annual capex budgets and updating the 10 year Capex Plan for Scion's portfolio of properties.

Your Responsibilities 

Leadership

• Provides leadership, development and ongoing administration of the Capital Management team.
• Creates and maintains appropriate training and development to establish career paths in collaboration with other applicable departments.

Capital Projects Planning

• Assures adherence to OSHA standards, federal, state and local laws, and applicable company policies and procedures.
• Assures compliance with all management agreements on bidding requirements, scopes of work and approvals.
• Develops, implements, and monitors the effectiveness of capital projects. Accountable for maximizing revenue, controlling expenses, and improving resident satisfaction.
• Develops and manages a long-term capital projects program.
• Assists property management and on-site personnel with the implementation of various capital programs including but not limited to providing training, demand side energy conservation support, workflow direction, and vendor management. 

Capital Project Management

• Provides technical expertise and develops scopes of work, value engineered solutions, budgets, approvals and close out information for capital projects.
• Provides overall quality control. Facilitates and conducts annual inspections and assessments to identify conditions, needs and budget expectations
• Communicates monthly updates on project status, budget versus actual review and expected completion dates.
• Ensures all warranty information accurately reflects capital items and projects.
• Inputs capital projects data into company software and develops benchmarking standards for existing capital projects.

The responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive. However, they are indicative of the types of responsibilities normally performed by the Director, Capital.

Key Characteristics

• Exceptional communicator and leader
• Unwavering follow-through
• Subject-matter expert
• Impeccable planner & prioritizes structure

What We Require

• College graduate preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience. A degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field is preferred.
• 10+ years of previous project management and supervisory experience, preferably within the student housing or a similar multi-family sector.
• Demonstrated knowledge working with both vertical and horizontal buildings and high-rise boiler and chiller systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel 50% or more in a year.
• Flexible, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable with quickly re-prioritizing.
• Values and fosters a respectful, collaborative and supportive approach to a diverse working and living environment.
• Committed to excellence and high standards.

Operational Details

• Reports To: Vice President, Facilities and Capital Projects
• Direct Reports: Project Managers

Your Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Paid Maternal Leave
• Parental Leave
• Learning reimbursement opportunities

The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law. The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.

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