Capital Improvements Manager in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Job title: Capital Improvements Manager in Rancho Cucamonga, CA at National CORE
Company: National CORE
Job description: The Capital Improvements Manager reports to the Vice President of Construction and plays a critical role in aligning field operations with organizational strategy and performance objectives. This individual is responsible for overseeing the full project lifecycle-from initial bidding to final delivery-ensuring each phase is executed efficiently and profitably. This hybrid position blends high-level operational planning with hands-on field leadership to keep projects on schedule, within budget, and up to quality standards. The ideal candidate is a dynamic combination of field leader, strategic planner, and mentor-comfortable managing job sites, guiding teams, and aligning daily operations with long-term business goals.RESPONSIBILITIES
- Actively seek and secure new work opportunities through outreach, site visits, and relationship building.
- Lead the bidding process, including proposal development, scope creation, and value engineering with vendors.
- Schedule internal crews and coordinate with external vendors to meet project milestones.
- Conduct regular job site visits to ensure quality, progress, and compliance with scope.
- Provide real-time support to the field team, jumping in to assist on projects as needed to ensure timelines are met.
- Train, mentor, and lead team members to foster growth, accountability, and high performance.
- Oversee daily task delegation, progress follow-ups, and performance monitoring of team members.
- Attend and contribute to project planning, forecasting, and strategy meetings.
- Analyze daily field reports and resolve emerging issues with projects or clients.
- Partner with outside vendors to optimize job site plans and reduce costs without sacrificing quality.
- Conduct quality control checks during and after project completion.
- Manage mid-year forecasting for project pipelines and capital expenditures (CapEx).
- Monitor and update job trackers, invoicing logs, and CapEx budgets to ensure financial health.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrated expertise in operations, field supervision, or managing construction and property rehabilitation projects.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with a mentoring mindset.
- Ability to balance hands-on work with big-picture strategy and forecasting.
- Proficient in cost analysis, scheduling tools, and project reporting systems.
- Comfortable with client interaction, vendor negotiations, and conflict resolution.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Proficient in project management software (e.g., Procore, MS Project), Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- OSHA 30 Certification preferred.
- Exposure to various types of weather conditions
- Standing
- Walking over uneven ground
- Climbing ladders
- Driving
- Operate computer and office equipment
- Occasional extended hours may be required to meet project deadlines
- Exempt
- $90,000 - $120,000/yr