Director of Residential Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Company Name: Handa Developers Group

Location: San Jose, CA (With Travel to Regional Project Sites)

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday – Friday (With flexibility as required by project needs)

Industry: Real Estate Development & Residential Construction

Salary Range: $130,000.00 – $230,000.00 per year (Based on Experience)

The Opportunity

Handa Developers Group is seeking a highly qualified Director of Residential Construction to serve as the operational and strategic leader of our residential real estate development and construction portfolio. In this executive-level role, you will command large-scale residential developments from initial concept through final handover, ensuring exceptional structural quality, strict timeline adherence, and precise financial control.

This position is designed for a visionary construction executive who excels at building high-performing teams while maintaining a supportive, professional work culture that treats people like people. As a rapidly growing firm in the San Jose market, we blend innovative community design with a collaborative environment that prioritizes work-life balance, competitive pay, and long-term career fulfillment.

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Project Command: Oversee and manage all execution phases of residential construction developments, ensuring on-time delivery, budget retention, and unyielding quality standards.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and align an internal team of project managers and supervisors alongside external subcontractors to foster a productive, collaborative field environment.
• Controls & Architecture: Author and manage critical project master schedules, comprehensive budgets, and resource allocation models.
• Regulatory Compliance: Enforce strict compliance with safety standards and local municipal regulatory requirements, including permitting pathways and building inspections.
• Technical Synchronization: Partner with design architects, structural engineers, and key stakeholders to refine building designs and proactively resolve engineering issues.
• Risk & Performance Analysis: Monitor real-time project metrics, implement process improvements, and actively mitigate construction and environmental risks.
• Procurement & Buyout: Oversee vendor and subcontractor pre-qualification, lead contract negotiations, and continuously audit partner performance.
• Process Optimization: Leverage modern construction management software and technology tools to streamline building processes and corporate reporting cycles.
• Stakeholder Relations: Maintain clear, structured, and consistent communication lines with executive leadership, project stakeholders, and clients.

What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)

• Industry Tenure: 10+ years of dedicated, professional experience in residential real estate development and construction management.
• Portfolio Leadership: Proven leadership capability managing multiple large-scale, high-density, or custom residential building projects simultaneously.
• Technical Mastery: Deep operational knowledge of structural construction processes, critical path scheduling, cost budgeting, and quality control frameworks.
• Plan Interpretation: Elite capability to read, interpret, and cross-reference blueprints, architectural drawings, technical specifications, and engineering documents.
• Critical Problem-Solving: Outstanding problem-solving skills, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to maintain executive composure under high-pressure timelines.
• Technology Literacy: High proficiency utilizing enterprise construction management software suites and digital tracking tools.
• Interpersonal Fluency: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a deep commitment to internal team collaboration and mentorship.
• Licensure Asset: An active California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) Class B General Building License is highly preferred, but not strictly required.

Compensation & Premium Benefits

• Top-Tier Pay Structure: Highly competitive base salary of $130,000.00 – $230,000.00 per year tailored directly to your trade experience.
• Financial Incentives: High-yield project completion bonuses and pay-per-performance incentives to reward successful project delivery.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous allocations for Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, personal sick leave, and paid company holidays.
• Technical Support: A premium corporate technology package, including a company-provided smartphone or tablet for seamless mobile operations.
• Health & Safety: Complete project safety equipment fully provided by the company (helmets, gloves, high-visibility gear, etc.).
• Corporate Culture: Access to regular, family-feel company events, including collective BBQs, holiday parties, fishing trips, concerts, and team-building excursions.

About Handa Developers Group

Handa Developers Group specializes in crafting high-quality residential communities that perfectly blend innovative design with practical functionality. We operate with a core dedication to treating employees with respect, fostering a positive, value-driven atmosphere where professionals can thrive over the long term.

Handa Developers Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, embracing diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.