Director of Construction

About Revive Real Estate Revive is a venture-backed proptech company built on the belief that the future starts at home. While most people see renovation as a project, we built it as a path to real wealth for homeowners. By connecting renovation with financing and selling, we create new ways to buy, sell, and unlock value, giving homeowners real control over their biggest asset. At Revive, ownership is real and impact is visible. We move fast, challenge broken systems, and hold a high bar for clarity and outcomes. If you want to work on problems that matter and see your work translate into real-world change, this is where you will do your best work. What we offer Competitive salary & benefits in a high-growth, VC-backed companyReal ownership, clear accountability, and the authority to make decisions that matterDirect working relationships with Revive’s founders and senior leaders on initiatives that shape how the company growsThe opportunity to design and build in a company where craft, clarity, and outcomes are valuedA fast-moving environment where strong work leads to more responsibility and more opportunityFlexibility in how and where you work, paired with high expectations for impactA culture that values contribution, judgment, and follow-through over titles or tenure Revive is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on contribution, capability, and alignment with how we work. Why this role exists At Revive, we are not just renovating homes — we are unlocking value at scale. Our projects are complex, capital-intensive, and time-sensitive, often exceeding $500K to $1M+ in scope. The difference between a successful project and a failed one comes down to execution: permits, plans, contractors, and the ability to move quickly when things get stuck. The Director of Construction role exists to ensure that execution happens with clarity, speed, and discipline. This role is responsible for unblocking projects, navigating permitting and planning challenges, and ensuring construction moves forward without unnecessary delay. You will operate at the center of high-value projects, making decisions that directly impact timelines, costs, and outcomes. What you will do Own the execution and progression of complex residential construction projects from pre-construction through completionUnblock stalled or delayed projects by resolving permitting issues, contractor challenges, scope gaps, or planning constraintsReview construction plans, scopes of work, and specifications to ensure feasibility, completeness, and alignment with project objectivesNavigate permitting processes across jurisdictions, ensuring projects move efficiently through approvals and inspectionsCoordinate with contractors, engineers, architects, and internal teams to align execution and remove bottlenecksEvaluate project risks related to scope, budget, timeline, and construction feasibility, and implement corrective actionsEnsure projects are structured correctly before construction begins, including scope clarity, material readiness, and contractor alignmentDrive accountability across all parties involved in construction execution, including General Contractors and internal teamsEstablish and maintain standards for construction execution, documentation, and project readinessProvide field-level insight and decision-making on construction issues, including sequencing, constructability, and problem resolutionSupport Owner Representatives by resolving construction blockers and ensuring projects stay on trackIdentify systemic issues across projects and implement process improvements to increase execution speed and reliabilityMaintain visibility across active projects and intervene where execution risk is highest Who you are You have deep experience in residential construction and understand how projects actually get builtYou can read plans, scopes, and specifications and quickly identify issues or gapsYou understand permitting, inspections, and how to move projects through city processesYou are decisive and comfortable making judgment calls that impact cost and timelinesYou are not afraid to step in and solve problems directly when projects stallYou communicate clearly with contractors, engineers, and internal teamsYou operate with urgency and understand the cost of delaysYou take ownership of outcomes, not just responsibilities Qualifications 7–12+ years of experience in residential construction, general contracting, or construction managementStrong experience with permitting, plans, and construction executionAbility to read and interpret architectural plans, scopes of work, and construction documentsExperience managing or overseeing large-scale renovation or construction projects ($500K+)Proven ability to resolve construction issues, delays, and field challengesStrong understanding of construction sequencing, materials, and contractor coordinationExperience working with General Contractors, subcontractors, and permitting authoritiesCalifornia construction experience strongly preferredContractor’s license (preferred but not required) Locations: Irvine, CA