Associate, Construction

WELLTOWER – REIMAGINE REAL ESTATE WITH US

At Welltower, we’re transforming how the world thinks about senior living and wellness-focused real estate. As a global leader in residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure, we create vibrant, purpose-driven communities where housing, healthcare, and hospitality converge. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and endlessly ambitious—guided by our mantra:
The only easy day was yesterday.

We’re looking for bold, independent thinkers who thrive on challenge, embrace complexity, and are driven to deliver long-term value. Every team member is empowered to think like an owner, innovate fearlessly, and lead from where they stand. If you're passionate about outcomes and inspired by the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare infrastructure, we want you on our best-in-class team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL) is a global leader in healthcare real estate, driving innovation in wellness housing, senior living, and next-generation build-to-rent communities. The Construction Associate plays a key role in supporting the Development & Construction team in delivering projects that enhance the health, independence, and quality of life for residents.

This position provides hands‑on experience across the full development cycle—from preconstruction and budgeting through field execution and closeout—while collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure projects are completed efficiently, sustainably, and to Welltower’s exacting standards.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, analytically strong, and eager to contribute to projects that shape the future of wellness living. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated professional seeking to grow within a high‑performing, mission-driven real estate platform.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management & Coordination

• Assist in collecting and maintaining project KPI data, ensuring consistent reporting on budget adherence, schedule progress, and quality metrics.
• Support implementation of innovative tools and systems that improve construction data reporting and workflow efficiency.
• Support Construction and Development Managers in managing multiple active projects across Welltower’s senior housing and build‑to‑rent portfolios.
• Track project milestones from entitlement to delivery, maintaining up‑to‑date budgets, schedules, and progress dashboards.
• Assist with coordination among contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely decision‑making and alignment with company standards.
• Participate in site visits, owner‑architect‑contractor (OAC) meetings, and punch walks to observe construction progress, capture documentation, and promote accountability.
• Support project closeout by compiling as‑built drawings, warranties, and turnover documentation for operations and property management teams.

Financial & Analytical Support

• Assist in preparing and updating project budgets, monthly cost forecasts, and capital tracking reports.
• Review pay applications, change orders, and lien releases to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
• Participate in value engineering and constructability reviews to optimize cost, schedule, and quality outcomes.
• Support data collection and project performance analytics for post‑completion reviews and future project benchmarking.
• Support leadership in gathering and validating data for monthly project performance dashboards, including cost forecasts, schedule adherence, and quality KPIs.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Investments, Legal, Finance, and Asset Management teams to align project execution with investment strategy and operational readiness.
• Maintain organized and transparent project documentation within Welltower’s construction management platforms (Procore, Bluebeam, and Yardi Construction).
• Communicate effectively across internal departments and external partners to promote efficiency, transparency, and accountability throughout the construction process.

Quality, Safety, and Sustainability

• Uphold Welltower’s standards for quality assurance, safety, and environmental stewardship.
• Support initiatives related to energy…