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Renovations Manager

Retirement Living

Davis, CA · Posted September 14, 2026

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Overview

University Retirement Community is a premier not-for-profit Life Plan Community located in Davis, California , offering exceptional services, beautiful surroundings, and a welcoming environment for residents and team members. We are seeking a Renovations Manager to lead renovation, capital improvement, remodeling, and construction projects across our campus while ensuring exceptional quality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and oversee renovation, remodeling, capital improvement, and construction projects from planning through completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. • Direct quality assurance and customer service efforts for capital projects, including routine inspections to maintain quality control for new construction and renovation work. • Communicate project status, timelines, and impacts across departments and campus stakeholders while proactively identifying and resolving potential conflicts. • Develop and maintain relationships with contractors, architects, consultants, and vendors by monitoring safety, quality, performance, and compliance with contract requirements. • Manage and develop the Renovations team while overseeing departmental operations, budgeting, scheduling, safety programs, and regulatory compliance.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000 annually DOE

About You

• Minimum of five years of experience in construction, renovations, facilities management, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or a related field, including supervisory experience. • Ability to read and understand specifications, plans, and drawings, with advanced knowledge of architectural and engineering plans and the ability to communicate effectively with local city officials and departments. • Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to complete reports, maintain accurate records, and manage project documentation. • Knowledge of construction methods, safety regulations, building systems, fire and life safety systems, and maintenance operations. • Proven leadership skills with experience managing budgets, contractors, capital projects, and high-performing teams.

At our community, your work makes a difference and we want your benefits to make a difference for you, too. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial wellbeing and life outside of work.

Free employee medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options

401(k) with 4% employer match

Free shift meals

Resident-funded scholarships

Free onsite fitness center and pool

Employee appreciation programs and annual resident appreciation bonus

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Apply Today

If you're an experienced construction and facilities leader who enjoys managing complex projects, driving high-quality results, and creating exceptional living environments for older adults, we encourage you to apply. Join University Retirement Community in Davis and play a key role in shaping the future of our community. Apply today!