VP of Properties & Construction

Otterbein Senior Life is seeking a Vice President of Properties & Construction to provide enterprise leadership for Otterbein's real estate portfolio, facilities strategy, capital planning, construction, renovations, and long-term infrastructure investments. This role advances organizational growth and sustainability by developing property strategies, leading capital initiatives, ensuring responsible stewardship of physical assets, and aligning facility investments with Otterbein's mission and strategic priorities.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President, the Vice President of Properties & Construction partners closely with senior leaders, ministry leaders, and external partners to evaluate opportunities, manage risk, support growth, and execute complex capital projects across the organization. The successful candidate will balance strategic vision with operational execution, build organizational capability, and foster a One Otterbein approach to facilities, development, and capital investment.

• Develop and execute enterprise property, facilities, infrastructure, and capital strategies that support organizational growth, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability.
• Advise executive leadership on portfolio performance, investment priorities, capital allocation, and property-related risks and opportunities.
• Evaluate and recommend priorities for acquisitions, expansions, redevelopment, renovations, and asset optimization.

• Lead evaluation and execution of real estate transactions, development projects, and growth opportunities.
• Direct feasibility analyses, due diligence, financial evaluations, and strategic partnerships that support organizational growth and mission advancement.
• Represent Otterbein in relationships with developers, brokers, consultants, governmental agencies, and other external stakeholders.

• Provide executive oversight of construction, renovation, infrastructure, and development projects from planning through completion.
• Ensure projects meet expectations for quality, safety, resident experience, operational effectiveness, schedule, budget, and regulatory compliance.
• Establish governance, accountability, and performance standards for internal teams and external partners.

• Lead long-range capital planning, facilities investment, asset management, and infrastructure renewal efforts.
• Oversee capital budgets, project financial performance, risk management, and reporting processes.
• Promote data-driven decision-making, operational reliability, and continuous improvement across the property portfolio.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive and ministry leaders on properties, facilities, construction, and capital investments.
• Build alignment across ministries and functions to support enterprise priorities and informed decision-making.
• Develop high-performing teams and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and service excellence.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development, Business Administration, or related field.
• Preferred:
  Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or related field;
  Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, PE, LEED, or equivalent
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in construction, facilities, real estate, or property development (healthcare, senior living, or…