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KCG Companies · 2 weeks ago

Vice President of Capital Projects

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

KCG Companies is a leading vertically integrated real estate development and construction firm specializing in sustainable multifamily housing. The Vice President of Capital Projects is responsible for overseeing rehabilitation activities across the affordable housing portfolio, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, and leading a team of Owner Representatives and the internal rehab team.

Real Estate

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership, mentorship, and performance management for Owner Representatives and the internal rehab execution team

Establish clear roles, responsibilities, workflows, and communication standards across teams

Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development

Collaborate with key stakeholders, Construction, Development, Asset Management, and Operations to ensure cohesive project delivery

Oversee Owner Representatives who manage third-party general contractors on new construction and acquisition-rehab projects

Review and approve project scopes, budgets, schedules, and contractor selection recommendations

Ensure that third-party GCs deliver projects in accordance with contract documents, quality standards, safety regulations, and performance expectations

Facilitate high-level problem resolution on schedule delays, scope disputes, change orders, and field coordination issues

Maintain awareness of project risk factors and implement mitigation strategies

Develop and direct an internal team responsible for executing in-house acquisition-rehab projects

Oversee project planning, scope development, material procurement strategies, staffing allocation, and onsite execution

Implement standardized operating procedures for estimating, scheduling, quality assurance, safety, documentation, and closeout

Monitor progress and provide executive-level reporting on schedule adherence, cost performance, and quality control metrics

Collaborate with Development, Finance, and Asset Management teams to prepare rehab budgets during due diligence, underwriting, and construction phases

Maintain responsibility for project financial performance, including tracking budget variance, approving major expenditures, and managing contingency usage

Ensure change order processes are followed and that cost impacts are justified and documented

Develop cost benchmarks and forecasting models to support long-term capital planning

Build and maintain strong relationships with third-party general contractors, specialty subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers

Lead or support negotiation of contracts, scopes of work, and service agreements

Ensure consistent communication between internal stakeholders, ownership groups, residents (where applicable), and external partners

Ensure all rehab projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including building codes, environmental requirements, accessibility standards, and affordable housing program guidelines

Maintain oversight of quality control programs and site safety protocols

Conduct routine site visits to assess progress, identify risks, and support resolution of field issues

Oversee closeout processes including punch lists, turnover documentation, warranty management, and post-rehab evaluations

Develop long-term strategies for scaling rehab capacity and improving cost efficiency across both third-party and in-house project streams

Implement standardized reporting tools, project management platforms, and performance dashboards

Introduce best practices related to construction technology, materials, sustainability, and operational efficiency

Qualification

Construction ManagementAffordable Housing ExperienceProject ManagementBudgetingRisk ManagementLeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunicationTeam Management