Director of Operations

Director of Operations – Construction & Development — Southern California, Hybrid (Office + Job Sites)

A fast‑growing, high‑end construction and development firm is seeking a driven, hands‑on Director of Operations to step into a critical leadership role supporting continued expansion across Southern California. This newly created position will serve as the executive leadership’s right‑hand, overseeing purchasing, contracts, budgets, scheduling, field oversight, and process improvement across multiple active projects.

$175,000 – $225,000 per year

• Annual Bonus up to 25% of base salary

• Own and continuously improve company‑wide purchasing and procurement processes
• Oversee vendor selection, bid evaluation, and contract awards aligned to project budgets
• Manage contract administration and draft construction agreements
• Prepare, maintain, and adjust project schedules to ensure timely delivery
• Develop schedules to keep projects moving through proactive work‑around planning
• Support field personnel, superintendents, and jobsite operations
• Lead job cost management and budgeting in partnership with accounting
• Ensure quality control across all field work and compliance with third‑party inspections
• Own RFI processes and construction document control
• Oversee safety programs and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
• Communicate with internal teams, subcontractors, and buyers as needed
• Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and improve operational workflows
• Act as a problem‑solver and decision‑maker across multiple concurrent projects

• A hands‑on operator who gets things done and takes ownership
• Comfortable working in both office and active construction site environments
• Highly organized, decisive, and solutions‑oriented
• Able to manage multiple priorities without losing attention to detail
• Direct communicator who follows through
• Energized by growth, accountability, and building scalable processes
• Not entitled — you take pride in your work and show up ready to contribute
• Experience in construction operations, purchasing, or project management leadership
• Strong understanding of budgets, contracts, scheduling, and job cost controls
• Experience overseeing field teams and coordinating with subcontractors
• Familiarity with RFIs, permitting support, and construction documentation
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and construction management software
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (construction management, real estate, or related field)

• Projects span across the greater Los Angeles and Orange County regions
• Office presence and regular jobsite visits required
• Hybrid work environment (office + job sites)

Director

Full‑time

Purchasing and Project Management