Vice President of Renovations
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Work Arrangement: Fully Remote
About the Employer
KCG Companies is a leading vertically integrated real estate development and construction firm specializing in the development of sustainable multifamily housing. The company's commitment to quality, innovation, and affordable housing is at the core of everything it does.
Role Summary
The Vice President of Renovations is a senior leadership role responsible for establishing, scaling, and overseeing KCG Companies' acquisition-rehabilitation (Ac-Rehab) platform. This role will lead the development of a subcontractor-driven renovation delivery model, where KCG operates as the General Contractor. The position also provides executive oversight of Owner Representatives managing third-party general contractors across the portfolio, including both renovation and ground-up new construction projects where KCG is not acting as the General Contractor.
What You'll Do
- Build and lead KCG's Ac-Rehab renovation platform, including staffing, structure, and operational processes
- Lead and mentor a team of Owner Representatives responsible for managing third-party general contractors
- Directly oversee the Director of QA/QC–Safety, ensuring alignment of quality standards, due diligence efforts, and renovation budgeting practices across the portfolio
- Develop and implement a General Contractor model leveraging subcontractors rather than self-performing labor
- Establish standardized processes for bidding, procurement, subcontractor selection, scope development, scheduling, and project controls
- Build and maintain a network of qualified subcontractors and vendors across key markets
- Evaluate and implement field-based leadership (e.g., superintendents or third-party site supervision) to oversee subcontractor execution onsite
- Provide executive oversight of renovation projects where KCG is acting as the General Contractor
- Ensure subcontractors deliver work in accordance with scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations
- Monitor performance through KPIs including schedule adherence, cost control, and quality metrics
- Lead resolution of high-level issues including delays, scope gaps, and subcontractor performance challenges
- Provide direct oversight of Owner Representatives managing third-party general contractors engaged on acquisition-rehabilitation renovation projects
- Review and approve project scopes, budgets, schedules, and contractor selection specific to Ac-Rehab renovation projects
- Support Owner Representatives in day-to-day execution of renovation projects, including issue resolution related to scope gaps, change orders, schedule delays, and quality concerns
- Maintain visibility into project-level risks specific to Ac-Rehab renovations and ensure timely mitigation
- Establish and enforce standardized processes, reporting structures, and performance expectations for Owner Representatives across all third-party GC projects
- Serve as the primary escalation point for complex or high-risk issues involving third-party general contractors
- Partner with Development, Finance, and Asset Management during underwriting and due diligence
- Develop and validate renovation budgets and scopes for Ac-Rehab projects
- Oversee financial performance across renovation projects, including budget tracking, variance analysis, contingency management, and change order review
- Build and manage relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers
- Lead negotiation of scopes of work, pricing, and contracts
- Ensure all renovation projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including building codes, environmental requirements, accessibility standards, and affordable housing program guidelines
- Oversee quality assurance and safety programs across all renovation activities
- Conduct 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 to scale KCG's renovation platform efficiently
- Align renovation execution with acquisition pipeline and portfolio needs
- Implement standardized reporting tools, dashboards, and project management systems
- Continuously improve processes to reduce cost, improve speed, and enhance quality
- Travel as required
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development, or a related field
- Minimum 10–15 years of experience in construction, renovation, or capital projects
- At least 5 years in a senior leadership role
- Demonstrated success managing subcontractor-driven General Contractor operations and third-party general contractors
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or Real Estate Development
- Experience in multifamily, affordable housing, LIHTC, or HUD-regulated environments
- Experience building or scaling a renovation platform or General Contractor operation
Compensation
$180,000–$200,000
