Managing Principal - Rebuilding the Palisades

Managing Principal , Design-Build Overview Westside Build is a Santa Monica–based home builder that specializes in helping homeowners rebuild high-quality, resilient homes after disasters such as fires , guiding clients frominitialconcept through to move-in.Ourprocess starts with a deep discovery phase to understand clients’ needs and preferences, followed by custom design, permitting, construction, and a final hand-over of the finished home.Weemphasizeefficiency, transparency, and craftsmanship,offering expedited rebuild options that can significantly shorten typical constructiontimelines.WestsideBuild also integrates sustainable and fire-resilient features into their homes to improve durability and performance. TheManaging Principalpartners closely with Design, Preconstruction, Construction, and Operations leaders to scale the practice, drive profitability, and deliver exceptional client outcomes. You are a visionary leader who lives at the intersection of 'what if' and 'how to.' You don’t just see blueprints; you see the finished masterpiece. You’reobsessed with the magic that happens when world-class architecture is fused seamlessly with precision construction. As ourManaging Principal, youwon'tjust be managing a department—you’llbe the architect of our design-build evolution, running an architectural practice that is 'attached at the hip' to our construction powerhouse. You thrive in environments where… The stakes are high and the impact is higher. You love the challenge of scaling apracticethat changes lives by rebuilding homes and communities. Silos don'texist.You enjoy partnering across Design,Precon, and Ops to create a frictionless, integrated machine.Owning the drawing details and reviewing the sets for technical accuracy is your complete domain The P&L is your playground. You have an owner’s mindset, driving profitability and growth whilemaintainingan uncompromising standard for quality. Innovation is the default. You’reconstantly refining workflows and standardizing excellence toeliminate'rework' from your vocabulary. What you’ll be doing: Masterminding Strategy: Defining the roadmap for the design-buildpracticeand partnering with Business Development to hunt and win the right projects. Owning the Outcome: Taking full command of thepractice’s financial health, KPIs, and operational efficiency. Bridging the Gap: Championing 'constructability' and value engineering, ensuring design and construction teams are in a constant, productive dance from concept to completion. Building a Legacy: Leading, coaching, and mentoring a high-performing team of designers and builders, fostering a culture of extreme ownership and collaboration. Being the Face: Serving as the executive sponsor for our most vital clients, ensuring their vision is realized with every brick and beam. Are you ready to build what matters? Software & Tools Candidates should be comfortable operating at an executive level within modern design-build technology stacks, including: Design & BIM Autodesk Revit (working knowledge for coordination and constructability review) AutoCAD (general familiarity) Navisworks (model coordination and clash detection) Bluebeam Revu (drawing review and markup) Preconstruction & Estimating Procore Estimating or similar Sage Estimating, WinEst, or comparable platforms Excel / Google Sheets (advanced financial and scenario modeling) Construction & Project Management Procore (preferred) or similar construction management platforms Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project (schedule oversight) PlanGrid,Fieldwire, or similar field collaboration tools Financial & Reporting ERP systems such as Sage 300, Viewpoint Vista, or similar Power BI, Tableau, or dashboard-based KPI reporting tools Collaboration & Communication Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace Slack, Teams, or similar collaboration platforms Note: This role is not expected to perform day-to-day production work but must demonstratefluency in how these tools support integrated design-build delivery, forecasting, and performance management. Qualifications 12+ years of experience in design-build, construction, architecture, or integrated project delivery 5+ years in a senior leadership role with P&L responsibility Proventrack recorddelivering complex design-build projects on time and on budget Deep understanding of design development, preconstruction, and construction execution Strong leadership, financial, and operational acumen Excellent communication and client management skills Education Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related fieldrequired Master’s degree in Business Administration(MBA), Construction Management, or Architecture preferred Equivalent combination of education and extensive design-build leadership experience will be considered Certifications (StronglyPreferred) Licensed Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE) DBIA (Design-Build Institute of America) certification PMP, CCM, or similar project leadership credentials Preferred Experience High-end residential or commercial design-build environments Experience scaling design-build teams orpractices Familiarity with prefabrication, off-site construction, or technology-enabled delivery Experienceoperatingin fast-growth or transformation settings Success Metrics Practicerevenue growth, margin, and backlog health Owning the drawing details and reviewing the sets for technicalaccuracy. Schedule and cost performance across design-build projects Client satisfaction, referrals, and repeat business Team engagement, retention, and leadership bench strength Reduction in design-construction friction and rework Why Westside Build? Impact: Wearen’tjust building houses; we are rebuilding lives. Innovation: We are small enough to be nimble but ambitious enough to redefine how homes are built. Culture: A high-performance, low-ego team that values speed, precision, and automation. Benefits & Perks Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off Retirement savings plan This role is Hybrid workingonsite4 days a week. Salary range is $150,000 –220,000commensuratewith experience #J-18808-Ljbffr