Hospitality Construction Director: Build Iconic Places

The h.wood Group; Sunset (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

WFH Holiday Office Closures

Dining Discounts

Frequent travel

Job summary

The h.wood Group seeks a Construction Director to lead the day-to-day realization of a growing portfolio of restaurants and hospitality spaces from design development through opening. Based at our West Hollywood office with frequent travel, you will collaborate with brand, culinary, and operations teams to translate concept into lived environments.

You will manage schedules, budgets, and on-site execution across markets, partner with architects and fabricators, and maintain a relentless focus on

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 guest experience and operational flow.
• A strong understanding of construction processes, budgeting, scheduling, and vendor coordination.
• Experience with highly customized design elements, finishes, and bespoke installations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across different markets with competing timelines.
• Clear communicator with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach.

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.
• Provide clear, consistent updates to the SVP of Development and senior leadership.

Skills

Project delivery experience

Hospitality construction

Budgeting and scheduling

Vendor coordination

Design-driven environments

Strong communicator

Detail-oriented

Multi-project management

Job description

The h.wood Group seeks a Construction Director to lead the day-to-day realization of a growing portfolio of restaurants and hospitality spaces from design development through opening. Based at our West Hollywood office with frequent travel, you will collaborate with brand, culinary, and operations teams to translate concept into lived environments.

You will manage schedules, budgets, and on-site execution across markets, partner with architects and fabricators, and maintain a relentless focus on