Capital Expenditures Manager

The Capital Expenditures Manager is responsible for the daily management, coordination and oversight of multi-family construction projects including successful project planning, cost management, execution, and closure. This role plans and directs all construction activities and administrative processes in order to deliver high quality projects on time and within budget. The Director of Construction successfully achieves objectives related to cost management, bidding, contract administration, schedule tracking and facilitation.

Dream Here: Careers at Dream Live Prosper Communities

At Dream Live Prosper Communities, we believe in building not just great communities, but also great careers. We are looking for dedicated, driven professionals to join our team and help us create thriving communities that enrich lives.

Our team members go above and beyond to provide exceptional service, ensuring that our residents love where they live. As a subsidiary of DLP Capital, we uphold a culture of excellence, growth, and purpose. DLP Capital has been recognized on multiple Best Places to Work lists and has been featured on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies for 13 consecutive years.

If you're looking for a career with a mission-driven company that values growth, leadership, and impact, Dream Live Prosper Communities is the place for you.

About this opportunity: 

• Location: Houston, TX with some travel to other locations 

What we are looking for in a CapEx Manager Candidate:

• 5+ years of capex management experience and/or 10+ years in multifamily related construction.
• Experience with construction cost estimating, proposal development, contracts management and construction administration for multi-disciplined; multi-contract, sophisticated redevelopment projects.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams for multifamily renovations and redevelopment.
• Ability to write and issue RFP’s, scopes of work and contracts. 
• Ability to review, track and approve project budgets and contractor payment applications.
• Ability to effectively communicate with design consultants, contractors, vendors, operating partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to create and drive design aesthetics in a taste and style desirable to ownership and consistent with our brand.
• Ability to identify, manage and mitigate risk issues.
• Strong communication and attention to detail. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to travel 50% annually based on business requirements.
• Proficiency with construction management software.

What you will do as a CapEx Manager: 

• Track, and schedule project pencil draws and will ensure the timely delivery and submission of all payment applications and to verify payment affidavit, lien releases, conditional and unconditional waivers and all or any documentation related to payments of the project. Prepare a complete package submittal for processing and payment.
• Responsible for QA/QC. 
• Verify that the quality of finished work meets expectations set forth within the executed contract, company policy and procedures. 
• Maintain and report in the assigned company systems to track budgets, forecast costs, track project schedules and inspections.
• Oversee the staging, startup and progress of the project.
• Ensure contracts are fully executed per company guidelines.
• Responsible for Project Scope Development, Bidding and Bid Qualifying process.
• Assist in interviewing and qualifying potential Contractors/Vendor candidates for the specific project need.
• Coordinate with our owners representative/architect of record. 
• Ensure a safe jobsite per OSHA requirements and according to management companies policy and procedures.
• Work closely with our operations and asset management teams to support strategic initiatives including acquisitions, dispositions, renovations, and ongoing capital projects.
• Develop and manage successful relationships with management companies’ partners, architects, engineers and consultants.
• Execute and manage all subcontractors and vendors according to the executed contract(s) and project schedule.
• Develop and maintain successful client relationships with the property management staff (Community Manager) (Regional Property Manager) (Asset Management).
• Manage all pre-construction activities for successful project roll-out.
• Provide cost feedback before, during and post project. 
• Identify and prepare scope of work, project resource requirements, project cost estimates and budgets, milestones and risks. Ensure that all concerns from internal constituents are incorporated accurately into the final plans.
• Provide value engineering guidance as plans /projects are developing.
• Provides internal assistance such as technical guidance, and or training to coworkers.

What Motivates Us:

Making an Impact: At DLP, making a difference is at the heart of everything we do, whether it’s for our residents, investors, or business partners.

Embracing Challenges: We view roadblocks as opportunities and proactively seek solutions.

Growth: We’ve been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list as one of America's fastest-growing private companies for twelve consecutive years.

Who We Are:

What We Do: We finance the building of Thriving Communities.

Our Mission: To lead in funding and building Thriving Communities centered in safe, attainable housing, transforming the nation.

Our Purpose: To passionately make an extraordinary impact by transforming lives and building Thriving Communities.

Our Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal (BHAG): To positively impact 10 million lives by funding 5,000 Thriving Communities and becoming one of America’s 100 largest private companies.

Our Culture: We work hard towards ambitious goals, driven by a purpose bigger than ourselves. We seek to make a difference in the affordable housing crisis and in the lives of our employees, investors, and partners. We follow our Elite Execution System to develop personally and professionally, striving to Live Fully in all areas of life.

Core Values:

Driven for Greatness: Pursuing knowledge and growth both personally and professionally.

Living Fully: Achieving optimal health in all life aspects: faith, family, friends, freedom, fun, fulfillment, fitness, and finance.

Grit: Demonstrating endurance and commitment to achieve long-term goals.

Community: Elevating the greater good and cultivating thriving relationships.

Authenticity: Being true to ourselves and others, fostering growth through open dialogue.

Prepared to Win: Applying discipline and consistent effort to achieve our goals.

Kingdom Impact: Sharing God’s love through our work and service.

Twenty-Mile March: Focusing on clear goals and consistently evaluating our performance.

Stewardship: Committing to those who trust us with their capital, communities, and careers.

Servant Leadership: Leading with high standards and humility, empowering growth and accountability.

Benefits and Perks:

PTO, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 401(k) matching, learning/educational incentives, Volunteer Time Off, well-being programs, company events, self improvement/productivity tools, & the incredible feeling of making a difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

DLP is a committed Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require assistance in searching for a position or submitting an application, please contact HR at hr@dlpcapital.com. Offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment background verification (including E-Verify). California applicants can view our California Data Privacy Policy here.