Senior Vice President, Construction

Description Make a Difference"”And Own Your FutureJoin Wallick Communities, a 100% employee-owned company with over 55 years of experience in providing affordable housing and assisted living for families and seniors across the Midwest. With 1,000+ associates and a mission to open doors to homes, opportunity, and hope, we take pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where every employee-owner plays a vital role.A Career with Wallick Means. . .Creating Homes for People Who Need It Most: Providing new beginnings for residents seeking affordable, safe and high-quality housing where they can thrive.Pay-on-Demand: access your money as you earn it.Exceptional Benefit Package: Health, dental, vision insurance effective within 2 weeks of starting your new job. Other benefits like gym membership reimbursement, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, including paid parental leave.Learning & Support: A supportive team that cares about your continued development, well-being and professional growth.Resident Stories That Stay with You: From Henry, who moved into his first-ever home, to Jaci, whose stay at a Wallick community allowed her to achieve homeownership and graduate college, kickstarting her dream career.Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, training, professional development, and advancement opportunities within a company that invests in its people.Employee Owned, Resident Focused: As a 100% employee-owned company, your daily work (supporting our residents) also contributes to your financial future by sharing in our profitability.Summary:The Senior Vice President, Wallick Construction, is an executive leader responsible for the enterprise performance of Wallick's construction function.  This role owns the full lifecycle of construction delivery - from pre-development engagement through operational readiness - ensuring quality, schedule predictability, financial discipline and alignment with Wallick's broader business objectives.The SVP partners cross-functionally with Development, PMO, Operations, Asset Management, Finance and the Senior Leadership Team to drive transparency, accountability, and measurable outcomes.  This leader champions modernization, disciplined governance, and technology adoption to support scalable growth, protect margins and strengthen enterprise trust.   The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in multifamily housing and senior living construction, strong project management skills, and a commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities:Enterprise Construction LeadershipOwn full lifecycle of construction performance ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to Wallick's quality standardsEstablish and enforce high performance standards for schedule adherence, cost control, and execution excellence.Lead recovery strategies when projects deviate from plan, including root-cause analysis, corrective action, and defined recovery timelines.Ensure construction outcomes align with NOI targets, lease up schedules, investor commitments and shareholder value objectives.Cross-Functional Integration and GovernanceOperate Construction as a fully integrated enterprise function, not a standalone department.Partner with Development, PMO, Operations, Asset Management, and Finance to ensure alignment of schedule milestones, operational readiness, and financial forecasting.Provide proactive communication of risks, delays, cost impacts, and quality concerns.Lead and participate in executive portfolio reviews and governance cadence to ensure transparency and accountability.Ensure downstream stakeholders are never surprised by schedule or cost impacts.Technology, BI & Operational ModernizationChampion disciplined adoption and utilization of construction technology platforms, including Procore and enterprise BI tools.Partner with the Business Intelligence team to develop dashboards and reporting that improve forecasting accuracy, transparency, and risk management.Establish measurable KPIs and performance dashboards to track schedule, cost, quality, and vendor performance.Drive continuous improvement through automation, standardized processes, and scalable systems that increase efficiency and reduce manual workflows.Financial Performance & Risk ManagementOwn construction financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, cash flow, margin protection, and change management discipline.Ensure timely, data-driven decisions that balance risk and reward.Strengthen vendor accountability and contract enforcement to mitigate cost and schedule exposure.Maintain clear visibility into financial impact of construction decisions and communicate implications to senior leadershipQuality & Operational ReadinessEnsure buildings are delivered fully operationally ready, meeting Wallick's standards and minimizing post-turn operational disruption.Establish and enforce quality control processes that prevent recurring deficiencies and reduce rework.Drive a culture where accountability extends beyond key turnover through stabilized operations.Leadership & Team DevelopmentLead and mentor construction staff, setting clear expectations around accountability, urgency, and enterprise ownershipBuild leadership capacity within the team to allow for strategic oversight and scalable growthHold team members and subcontractors accountable for performance standards and corrective action when necessary.Foster a culture of disciplined execution, transparency, and continuous improvement aligned with Wallick's values. Qualifications and Experience:Minimum of 10+ years of experience in construction leadership, preferrably in multifamily housing or senior living environments.Demonstrated experience leading complex portfolios with full P&L accountability.Proven ability to operate at an executive level, driving cross-functional alignment and enterprise outcomes.Strong financial acumen with ability to connect construction decisions to business performance.Experience leveraging construction technology and analytics to improve operational performance.Exceptional communication, analytical, leadership and decision-making skills.Ability to read and interpret architectural and technical blueprints. Licenses/Certifications:Not required; relevant certifications in construction management are a plus. Physical Demands:   Position requires work to be performed in an office setting. Extensive use of a computer, keyboard and mouse; requires walking talking, seeing and hearing. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Work Environment:   Work is performed in a professional office environment with periodic travel to project sites and partner locations. The role requires the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization. Executive Performance ExpectationsSuccess in this role is measured by:Measurable improvement in schedule predictability and on-time deliveryReduction in post-turn operational reworkImproved cross-functional trust and transparencyStrengthened financial performance and margin protectionVisible adoption of technology and data-driven decision makingDemonstrated enterprise leadership alongside the Senior Leadership Team 

Created: 2026-03-25