Construction Manager

Riley Projects; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Riley Projects in Los Angeles is seeking a Construction Manager to lead on-site execution across multiple home builds, ensuring safety, efficiency and adherence to Riley’s standards of quality and sustainability.

The role bridges the Head of Construction’s system-level vision with field operations, coordinating trades, solving real-time issues, and helping scale operations from a few builds to many. The candidate thrives in dynamic environments and upholds Riley’s values on every site.

Qualifications

• On-site construction leadership and field operations management.
• Strong coordination of trades, inspectors and site logistics.
• Commitment to safety, quality and sustainability.
• Ability to translate design intent into built reality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site execution of Riley projects.
• Coordinate trades, inspectors and site logistics to keep projects on schedule and budget.
• Develop and enforce field processes for safety, quality and efficiency.

Job description

Mission of the role

The Construction Manager’s mission is to oversee on-site execution of Riley projects, ensuring homes are built safely, efficiently, and to Riley’s standards of quality and sustainability. This role bridges the system-level vision of the Head of Construction with the realities of field operations — coordinating trades, solving problems in real time, and ensuring each project becomes a living example of Naturally Good Living.

What success looks like:

• All assigned projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and at Riley’s quality standard.
• Field operations run smoothly, with proactive coordination of trades, inspectors, and site logistics.
• Issues are identified and resolved before they become delays or cost overruns.
• Riley’s values — safety, sustainability, craftsmanship, and integrity — are upheld on every site.
• Head of Construction is freed from daily firefighting and can focus on scaling systems and partnerships.

Core Competencies

Cognitive

• Construction Systems Thinking
• Risk Anticipation & Mitigation
• Analytical Rigor (budget/schedule awareness)

Execution

• Field Operations Leadership
• Schedule & Workflow Management
• Vendor/Subcontractor Coordination
• Process Discipline & Quality Control

Interpersonal

• Clear, Timely Communication
• Conflict Resolution with Trades & Inspectors
• Collaboration with Design & Project Management

Values & Drive

• Safety & Quality Commitment
• Mission Alignment
• Resilience Under Pressure
• Reliability & Accountability

Why This Role Matters

The Construction Manager is Riley’s front line in the field — the person who ensures our design system becomes reality, without compromise. This role is central to scaling from a handful of builds to hundreds, and to ensuring that Riley Projects become benchmarks of quality and sustainability.

Why This Role Might Not Be for You

If you want predictable routines, prefer managing from behind a desk, or shy away from accountability — this isn’t your role. The Construction Manager thrives in the intensity and ambiguity of field execution , balancing day-to-day leadership with Riley’s high standards.

But if you’re energized by building something new, solving problems in real time, and making sure excellence happens on the ground , then this role is your chance to help shape the future of living.

1-Year Goals

• Lead on-site execution for 5–10 projects, all delivered within ±5% budget/schedule variance.
• Build a repeatable site operations playbook (daily logs, quality/safety checklists, milestone reporting).
• Cultivate strong trade partner relationships where subs want to work with Riley repeatedly.
• Implement at least 5 process or quality improvements that materially reduce rework or delays.
• Be recognized internally as the field execution anchor Riley can scale around.