Associate, Construction Full Time

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 efficiency, sustainability, and long-term building performance.
Assist in ensuring project compliance with local, state, and federal building regulations and internal ESG goals.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TRAVEL

Up to 40–50% travel to active project sites across the U.S. is expected.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of professional experience in construction, development, or a related field (internship experience accepted).
• Foundational knowledge of construction drawings, contracts, and project delivery methods.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; exposure to Procore, Bluebeam, and Yardi preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clarity and professionalism.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in senior housing, healthcare, multifamily, or build-to-rent developments.
• Understanding of capital deployment, construction financing, or real estate investment processes.
• Familiarity with sustainable design principles or WELL/LEED certification.
• Desire and capacity to advance into a Construction Manager role within 2–4 years.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and verification of employment, education, and other credentials relevant to the position.

Source: Welltower Career Page

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