Director of Construction

Westside Build; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Westside Build, a Santa Monica-based design-build developer, is seeking a Director of Construction to establish and maintain rigorous QC across all active projects. You will ensure each home meets architectural intent, performance standards, and client expectations from foundation to final walk, working with Project Managers, Superintendents, and trade partners.

This leadership role emphasizes first-pass inspections, reducing rework, and implementing QC plans.

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.
• Ability to read and interpret full sets of architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Deep understanding of California building codes and inspection processes.

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.

Skills

Quality control

Project management

Field supervision

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's in Architecture

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Excel

PlanGrid

BIM coordination (Revit/Navisworks)

Job description

About Westside Build

Westside Build is a Santa Monica-based home builder that specializes in helping homeowners rebuild high-quality, resilient homes after disasters such as fires, guiding clients from initial concept through to move-in. Our process starts with a deep discovery phase to understand clients' needs and preferences, followed by custom design, permitting, construction, and a final hand-over of the finished home.

Because we're a design-build-development firm rebuilding homes after catastrophic wildfire loss, the stakes are real, the pace is fast, and the payoff is tangible: you'll watch families move from loss to a rebuilt home you helped bring back to life.

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.

Why Westside Build?

• Impact: We aren't just building houses; we are rebuilding lives.
• Innovation: We are small enough to be nimble but ambitious enough to redefine how homes are built.
• Culture: A high-performance, low-ego team that values speed, precision, and automation.

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 & 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