Director of Construction

Westside Build LLC

$150K — $175K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in construction quality control or project management
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture
  • Expertise in custom residential construction methods and materials
  • Proficient in reading architectural and engineering drawings
  • Thorough understanding of California building codes
  • Exceptional documentation and reporting skills
  • Strong communication and coordination abilities

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute project-specific quality control plans
  • Conduct regular site inspections for compliance
  • Collaborate with teams to mitigate quality risks
  • Create standardized checklists and quality audits
  • Monitor quality metrics and analyze rework trends
  • Oversee third-party inspections and address deficiencies
  • Lead quality reviews at critical milestones

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Onsite work schedule, 5 days a week
Full Job Description
Position Overview

The Director of Construction is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining Westside Build's quality control systems across all active projects. This role ensures every home meets our architectural intent, performance standards, and client expectations - from foundation through final walk. You will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, trade partners, and the Design team to drive first-pass inspections, reduce rework, and uphold best-in-class craftsmanship.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement project-specific Quality Control (QC) plans and inspection protocols
  • Conduct routine site inspections to verify compliance with drawings, specifications, and building codes
  • Partner with Project Managers and Superintendents to proactively identify and resolve quality risks
  • Establish standardized checklists and milestone-based quality audits
  • Track and report quality metrics, rework trends, and root-cause analysis
  • Coordinate third-party inspections and ensure timely correction of deficiencies
  • Ensure trade partners adhere to workmanship standards and scope requirements
  • Lead pre-drywall, pre-finish, and final completion quality reviews
  • Develop, implement, and administer the QC Plan following the USACE three phases of control.
  • Ensure all project personnel and subcontractors understand and comply with the QC requirements.
  • Certify that all submittals are in compliance with contract requirements.
  • Review plans and specifications to ensure requirements are met for each construction process.
  • Complete necessary inspection reports and documentation.
  • Inspect and evaluate the adequacy of work performed by craft, staff, and subcontractors; Identify nonconformities, analyze root causes, and take corrective measures.
  • Review daily paperwork such as reports, log updates, and email.
  • Understand and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Manage and monitor required testing.
  • Conduct pre-final/final inspections; review establish punch list; and, ensure all deficiencies are corrected.
  • Conduct and attend QC meetings.
  • Maintain and submit as-builts on finished projects.
  • Prepare documentation for each definable feature of work in their area of responsibility; Distribute written inspection/test results to appropriate personnel/agencies.
  • Ability to organize tasks and work efficiently without direct supervision.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in construction quality control, project management, or field supervision
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field
  • Strong knowledge of custom residential construction methods and materials is a must
  • Ability to read and interpret full sets of architectural, structural, and MEP drawings
  • Deep understanding of California building codes and inspection processes
  • Detail-oriented with strong documentation and reporting skills
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination abilities

This is a critical leadership role for someone who believes quality is not an afterthought - it's a system. At Westside Build, we don't just inspect quality; we design it into the process.

Preferred Experience
  • Experience in high-end or design-forward residential projects
  • Familiarity with prefabrication or offsite construction methodologies
  • OSHA certification
  • Experience implementing quality management systems or SOP frameworks


Software & Tools

Must have a proficient experience with Procore, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Excel, PlanGrid (or similar field management tools) and BIM coordination tools (Revit/Navisworks familiarity a plus)

Physical requirements:
  • Walk, climb stairs, sit, and stand.
  • Talk and hear at normal levels.
  • See with close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and have the ability to adjust focus.
  • Reach with hands and arms.
  • Use hands and fingers to operate tools and other business machines.
  • Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs

Benefits

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

This role is onsite working 5 days a week.

Salary range is $150,000 - 175,000 commensurate with experience

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