Director of Construction – Luxury Custom Residential

Supple Homes•Menlo Park, CA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Supple Homes Inc. is seeking an experienced Director of Construction to lead our construction operations and oversee the Project Managers responsible for delivering architect-driven luxury residences throughout Silicon Valley. This is a senior leadership position for an accomplished residential construction professional who understands how to lead both projects and people. The Director of Construction will provide oversight across our active project portfolio, coach and hold Project Managers accountable, strengthen operational systems, and ensure our homes are delivered to Supple Homes' standards for quality, schedule, financial performance, communication, and client experience. Based in Menlo Park, Supple Homes is a boutique custom homebuilder with more than 20 years of experience delivering sophisticated residences throughout Silicon Valley. Our projects typically range from $4 million to $11 million, working alongside leading architects, consultants, subcontractors, and discerning homeowners. Our team is guided by three core values: Hunger to Evolve, Enjoy the Process, and No Hidden Agenda.

Requirements

At least 10 years of progressive experience in residential construction, with significant experience in luxury or high-end custom homes
Multiple years of experience directly managing Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, or construction teams
Proven success overseeing multiple complex construction projects simultaneously
Strong knowledge of the Bay Area luxury residential construction market
Thorough understanding of California building codes, permitting, inspections, and construction practices
Demonstrated expertise in project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, subcontractor management, change management, and cost control
Experience delivering sophisticated architect-led homes with demanding quality standards
Strong financial understanding and the ability to assess project profitability and operational performance
Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to coach, challenge, and develop experienced construction professionals
Strong judgment and the ability to resolve complex construction and personnel issues
Excellent communication skills with clients, architects, subcontractors, employees, and company leadership
Experience with BuilderTrend or comparable construction-management software
Highly organized, accountable, proactive, and comfortable operating with significant responsibility
Valid California driver's license and reliable transportation
Must be based in the Bay Area and available to visit Menlo Park-area projects regularly

Nice To Haves

A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related discipline is beneficial but significant relevant experience is more important.

Responsibilities

Directly manage, mentor, and develop Supple Homes' Project Managers
Provide leadership and accountability across multiple active custom-home projects
Regularly review project performance with PMs and identify issues before they become significant problems
Establish clear expectations for project leadership, communication, documentation, and follow-through
Help Project Managers resolve difficult construction, subcontractor, client, scheduling, and financial challenges
Support hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and development of construction personnel
Build a high-performing construction team capable of taking ownership and operating consistently
Maintain executive-level oversight of project schedules, budgets, scopes, quality, and client commitments
Review project financial performance, forecasting, cost-to-complete, change orders, and profitability
Ensure projects remain properly staffed, planned, documented, and resourced
Identify schedule risks, cost exposure, procurement issues, and operational bottlenecks across the project portfolio
Participate in critical project meetings and client conversations when senior leadership involvement is required
Ensure Project Managers maintain accurate and timely information in BuilderTrend and other company systems
Drive projects toward successful completion while protecting quality, margin, and client relationships
Develop and continuously improve company construction processes, standards, templates, and operating procedures
Create greater consistency in how projects move from preconstruction through construction and closeout
Improve scheduling, procurement, cost control, documentation, reporting, and subcontractor-management systems
Establish measurable construction KPIs and use them to evaluate team and project performance
Improve coordination between construction, estimating, accounting, administration, and company leadership
Help determine project assignments, workloads, staffing requirements, and resource priorities
Identify recurring operational problems and implement practical long-term solutions
Maintain Supple Homes' standards for craftsmanship and execution across all active projects
Ensure teams are proactive rather than reactive when dealing with quality, schedule, and budget concerns
Reinforce jobsite safety expectations and compliance with company procedures
Maintain high standards for documentation, communication, forecasting, and administrative accuracy
Develop strong relationships with key subcontractors, architects, consultants, vendors, and trade partners
Hold Project Managers accountable for both project results and the client experience
Work closely with ownership and senior leadership on company priorities, staffing, forecasting, and growth
Provide clear visibility into the health of every active construction project
Participate in annual and quarterly planning for the construction department
Help establish project capacity and determine when the company is prepared to take on additional work
Recommend investments in people, technology, systems, and processes that improve construction performance
Help build the operational infrastructure required for Supple Homes' continued growth

Benefits

$190,000-$230,000 annual base salary, depending on experience and qualifications
Performance-based bonus opportunity
Realistic total compensation potential of approximately $210,000-$250,000+
Kaiser health insurance
401(k) with profit-sharing
Company laptop, phone, and branded gear
Mileage or gas reimbursement for work-related travel
Paid vacation and holidays
Senior leadership position with meaningful influence over company operations
Opportunity to build and develop a high-performing construction organization
Long-term opportunity with an established and growing Silicon Valley custom-home builder