Operations Manager

Design and Create Builders; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Tech package

Employee referral bonus

Company events

Uniforms

Monthly incentives

Job summary

Design and Create Builders in Los Angeles seeks an Operations Manager to lead high-end residential construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. The role demands strong leadership, rigorous scheduling, and accountability across field teams and trade partners.

You will drive systemized workflows, coordinate designers, owners, and subcontractors, and ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery with performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience managing residential construction projects.
• Proven track record in residential construction operations with deep knowledge of trade sequencing.
• Strong leadership skills with a history of driving project accountability and meeting strict deadlines.
• Exceptional communication skills and a team-player mindset focused on collaborative success.
• Willingness to travel as needed within the local region to manage active jobsites.
• Prior experience working within systemized, design-focused general contracting environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and streamline field operations from initial pre-construction planning through final project handoff.
• Manage sequence of trades to keep residential builds moving efficiently and safely.
• Maintain rigorous accountability standards for sub-contractors and field team members to hit deadlines.
• Communicate proactively with ownership and designers to ensure custom residential visions come to life seamlessly.
• Implement structured operational systems to optimize scheduling, reduce delays, and maintain high standards.
• Track project progress closely to meet financial goals and earn performance-based completion bonuses.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project accountability

Teamwork

Trade sequencing knowledge

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management/Related Field

Job description

Operations Manager – Lead High-End Residential Construction Projects

Job Overview:

• Company: Design and Create Builders
• Salary/Pay Rate: $115,000 - $135,000 per year (based on experience)
• Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid, 30% travel required)
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: High-End Residential Construction

The Opportunity

You will serve as a vital leader driving residential construction projects seamlessly from pre-construction to final completion. You will join a rapidly growing, highly systemized team where your expertise directly shapes company operations and project success. You will be empowered to lead field operations, hold trade partners accountable, and share in the financial rewards of on-time project execution.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Oversee and streamline field operations from initial pre-construction planning through final project handoff.
• Manage sequence of trades to keep residential builds moving efficiently and safely.
• Maintain rigorous accountability standards for sub-contractors and field team members to hit deadlines.
• Communicate proactively with ownership and designers to ensure custom residential visions come to life seamlessly.
• Implement structured operational systems to optimize scheduling, reduce delays, and maintain high standards.
• Track project progress closely to meet financial goals and earn performance-based completion bonuses.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of related work experience managing residential construction projects.
• Proven track record in residential construction operations with deep knowledge of trade sequencing.
• Strong leadership skills with a history of driving project accountability and meeting strict deadlines.
• Exceptional communication skills and a team-player mindset focused on collaborative success.
• Willingness to travel as needed within the local region to manage active jobsites.
• Prior experience working within systemized, design-focused general contracting environments.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business, or a related field.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with bi-weekly pay cycles.
• Performance-based bonuses and project completion incentive programs.
• Mentor training and provided technology package (smartphone or tablet).
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Unique perks including company events, uniforms, monthly incentives (gift cards, electronics), and sales promos.

About Us

Design and Create Builders is a rapidly growing, family-oriented general construction company in Los Angeles. We approach the construction business differently—focusing on systemized processes, high-end residential design, and selective client partnerships. Owned by close friends and supported by a dedicated, highly skilled team, we prioritize great people, high standards, and shared success.

Design and Create Builders is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.