Eco Home Builders is a premier design-build construction company in Southern California specializing in high-end residential remodels, ADUs, and new construction. We're not your typical contractor — we're building a legacy brand with systems, discipline, and an obsession for quality.
THE ROLE
We're hiring a Director of Construction Operations to own execution, quality, and profitability on our most complex projects — including challenging hillside builds, custom homes, and intricate design-build remodels.
You'll be the right hand to our CEO, managing high-stakes projects while building the systems and training the team to scale. This isn't just project management — you're part superintendent, part QC inspector, part operations strategist, and part teacher.
WHAT YOU'LL DOOwn Complex Projects End-to-End
- Manage high-end residential projects (remodels, ADUs, new construction, design-build)
- Coordinate subcontractors, schedules, budgets, permits, and inspections
- Handle challenging builds : hillside grading, coastal permits, structural engineering, retaining walls
- Run daily operations in Buildertrend — schedules, budgets, RFIs, change orders, client communication
Quality Control & Field Oversight
Weekly job site walks with QC checklists (framing, rough MEP, finishes, punch lists)Catch issues before they're expensive — scope creep, installation errors, code violationsStep in as superintendent when needed on critical phases or at-risk projectsEnforce company standards for cleanliness, safety, and client experiencePre-Construction & Subcontractor Management
Review and vet subcontractor bids for completeness, scope gaps, and pricingSelect and onboard trades — check licenses, insurance, references, past workBuild a deep bench of reliable subcontractors across all tradesValue-engineer projects to hit budget without sacrificing qualityBuild Systems That Scale
Create SOPs, checklists, and templates for project phases (pre-con, handoffs, inspections, closeout)Train project coordinators and PMs so they can handle standard projects independentlyOptimize Buildertrend workflows — automations, dashboards, client portalsLead weekly coordination meetings with the teamSupport Office Operations
Review proposals, change orders, and contracts for accuracy and margin protectionTrack project metrics : profitability, schedule adherence, change order ratioCommunicate with clients on high-stakes issues (delays, budget, design conflicts)Report weekly to CEO on project status, risks, and opportunitiesWHAT YOU BRINGNon-Negotiables (Must-Haves)
✅ 10+ years in high-end residential construction (custom homes, major remodels, design-build)✅ Buildertrend expert — you live in it daily and know how to use it as a weapon✅ Experience managing complex projects from bid to closeout✅ Hillside / slope construction experience (grading, retaining walls, soils, drainage)✅ PM + Superintendent hybrid skills — you can run the office AND walk the job site✅ San Diego or Orange County based — you'll be on job sites 2-4 days / week✅ QC obsessive — you catch problems before they become change ordersIdeal (Nice-to-Haves)
Experience with coastal commission permits and Del Mar / Encinitas / La Jolla buildsExisting subcontractor relationships in San Diego / OCProcore, PlanGrid, or similar software experience (in addition to Buildertrend)Design-build fluency — you can read plans, understand engineering, and collaborate with architectsTrack record of hitting project margins and schedule deadlines consistently