Senior Vice President, Construction

Description Make a Difference—And Own Your Future Join 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 Leadership Own full lifecycle of construction performance ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to Wallick’s quality standards Establish 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 Governance Operate 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 Modernization Champion 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 Management Own 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 leadership Quality & Operational Readiness Ensure 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 Development Lead and mentor construction staff, setting clear expectations around accountability, urgency, and enterprise ownership Build leadership capacity within the team to allow for strategic oversight and scalable growth Hold 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 Expectations Success in this role is measured by: Measurable improvement in schedule predictability and on-time delivery Reduction in post-turn operational rework Improved cross-functional trust and transparency Strengthened financial performance and margin protection Visible adoption of technology and data-driven decision making Demonstrated enterprise leadership alongside the Senior Leadership Team

Created: 2026-03-10