Director of Construction

Revive•Irvine, CA

About The Position

At Revive, we are not just renovating homes — we are unlocking value at scale. Our projects are complex, capital-intensive, and time-sensitive, often exceeding $500K to $1M+ in scope. The difference between a successful project and a failed one comes down to execution: permits, plans, contractors, and the ability to move quickly when things get stuck. The Director of Construction role exists to ensure that execution happens with clarity, speed, and discipline. This role is responsible for unblocking projects, navigating permitting and planning challenges, and ensuring construction moves forward without unnecessary delay. You will operate at the center of high-value projects, making decisions that directly impact timelines, costs, and outcomes.

Requirements

7–12+ years of experience in residential construction, general contracting, or construction management
Strong experience with permitting, plans, and construction execution
Ability to read and interpret architectural plans, scopes of work, and construction documents
Experience managing or overseeing large-scale renovation or construction projects ($500K+)
Proven ability to resolve construction issues, delays, and field challenges
Strong understanding of construction sequencing, materials, and contractor coordination
Experience working with General Contractors, subcontractors, and permitting authorities
You have deep experience in residential construction and understand how projects actually get built
You can read plans, scopes, and specifications and quickly identify issues or gaps
You understand permitting, inspections, and how to move projects through city processes
You are decisive and comfortable making judgment calls that impact cost and timelines
You are not afraid to step in and solve problems directly when projects stall
You communicate clearly with contractors, engineers, and internal teams
You operate with urgency and understand the cost of delays
You take ownership of outcomes, not just responsibilities

Nice To Haves

California construction experience strongly preferred
Contractor’s license (preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

Own the execution and progression of complex residential construction projects from pre-construction through completion
Unblock stalled or delayed projects by resolving permitting issues, contractor challenges, scope gaps, or planning constraints
Review construction plans, scopes of work, and specifications to ensure feasibility, completeness, and alignment with project objectives
Navigate permitting processes across jurisdictions, ensuring projects move efficiently through approvals and inspections
Coordinate with contractors, engineers, architects, and internal teams to align execution and remove bottlenecks
Evaluate project risks related to scope, budget, timeline, and construction feasibility, and implement corrective actions
Ensure projects are structured correctly before construction begins, including scope clarity, material readiness, and contractor alignment
Drive accountability across all parties involved in construction execution, including General Contractors and internal teams
Establish and maintain standards for construction execution, documentation, and project readiness
Provide field-level insight and decision-making on construction issues, including sequencing, constructability, and problem resolution
Support Owner Representatives by resolving construction blockers and ensuring projects stay on track
Identify systemic issues across projects and implement process improvements to increase execution speed and reliability
Maintain visibility across active projects and intervene where execution risk is highest