Director of Construction - Luxury Custom Residential

Supple Homes Inc.

Menlo Park, CA | Full-Time

Lead the People, Systems, and Projects Behind Exceptional Custom Homes

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.

What You'll Do

Lead the Construction Team

• 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

Oversee Project Performance

• 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

Strengthen Construction Operations

• 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

Drive Quality and Accountability

• 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

Support Company Leadership

• 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

What We're Looking For

• 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.

Compensation & 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

Build the Team That Builds Exceptional Homes

This role is designed for a construction leader who has progressed beyond managing individual projects and is ready to take responsibility for the performance of an entire construction team.

The successful candidate will know what excellent project management looks like, establish clear standards, develop strong people, identify problems early, and create the systems and accountability necessary to deliver consistently outstanding results.

You should be equally comfortable reviewing a project's financial forecast, coaching a Project Manager through a difficult client conversation, challenging a schedule, evaluating a subcontractor issue, improving an operating process, or discussing company strategy with ownership.

If you have built and led successful luxury residential construction teams and want the opportunity to shape the construction operation of an established Silicon Valley custom-home builder, we encourage you to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Supple Homes Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.