Director of Construction – Luxury Custom Residential

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.

About the role

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.

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

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

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

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