Director of Hospitality Construction

The h.wood Group; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

Office travel

Company dining discounts

West Hollywood office with travel

Job summary

The h.wood Group is a Los Angeles-based lifestyle and hospitality company seeking a Construction Director to lead day-to-day execution of hospitality projects from design development through pre-opening. You will partner with brand, culinary, and operations teams to translate visions into spaces that feel both cohesive and meticulously crafted.

This role demands hands-on leadership, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multiple projects across markets.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years delivering projects in restaurants, boutique hotels, members’ clubs, or design-led retail environments.
• Hands-on experience managing hospitality buildouts that prioritize both guest experience and operational flow.
• A strong understanding of construction processes, budgeting, scheduling, and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day management of multiple hospitality projects—from design development through construction and pre-opening.
• Drive schedules, budgets, and on-site execution with a high level of precision and accountability.
• Coordinate closely with general contractors, fabricators, and specialty vendors to ensure quality and consistency.
• Navigate permitting, approvals, and landlord coordination with confidence and clarity.
• Track procurement, custom elements, and long-lead items that are often critical to design-forward projects.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Vendor coordination

Construction knowledge

Communication

Design collaboration

Multi-project leadership

Hospitality experience

Site presence

Job description

The h.wood Group is a Los Angeles-based lifestyle and hospitality company seeking a Construction Director to lead day-to-day execution of hospitality projects from design development through pre-opening. You will partner with brand, culinary, and operations teams to translate visions into spaces that feel both cohesive and meticulously crafted.

This role demands hands-on leadership, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multiple projects across markets.