Villa is building America’s leading next-generation homebuilding platform. With a mission to be the easiest, fastest, and most cost-efficient way to build homes, Villa is a highly scalable new approach to offsite homebuilding and is playing a critical role in solving the many problems facing the U.S. housing market. Villa provides end-to-end services for clients that span feasibility, design, permitting, and construction of high-quality homes built using modern offsite construction. Villa is currently the largest ADU builder in California and is growing rapidly into other housing products and geographies.
Role Overview:
We’re currently seeking an exceptional Director to manage the site design, permitting and project management teams for ADU and home building projects throughout California, from signed sales agreement through to project closeout. You will also have the opportunity to deliver long-term impact to the business by structuring our systems, working with our executive team, and shaping our culture.
What You'll Do:
Manage the preconstruction and project teams. The preconstruction teams are comprised of the site design team—including a civil structural engineer and site designers/drafters—and the permitting team. The project is under your leadership from the signed sales agreement through to project closeout.
Oversee the coordination between the project manager, site design, and permitting with internal departments, contractors, surveyors, engineers, design specialists, government agencies, and other third-party professionals; Oversight includes but is not limited to budget, schedule, quality, risk, project and document control.
Manage team budget for team and hold organization accountable for hitting goals that affect Villa’s financials.
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure accurate KPI and metrics reporting and results.
Resolve complex construction project-related escalations and disputes.
Develop and implement internal policies and procedures, bringing in best practices from other companies and industries as necessary.
Grow, lead and mentor a team of project managers and specialists. Provide guidance, support, and training.
Lead change management, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption.
Assist VP of Operations with company-wide initiatives, including quarterly and annual planning. You Embody Villa's Values:
Mission Before Team, Team Before Self: Low ego, high drive for results; Eager to jump in and help a teammate.
“Villacrity”: See a problem, solve a problem; Approach challenges with grit, optimism, and a controlled sense of urgency.
Measure Twice, Cut Once: Commitment to excellence - we hold ourselves to a high standard; Do what you say you’re going to do.
Mountain Goat Mentality: Undaunted, hardy, and scrappy; Ready to scale any challenge.
Golden Rule Reigns Supreme: Respect and honesty in every interaction; With customers, too (sometimes that means we have to tell them no). What You Have:
Lead by example as to how to best represent the company’s and clients’ interests.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience drafting clear communications that demonstrate attention to detail.
Passion for building relationships by interacting with people via phone, email, and social media to articulate ideas and gain their trust.
A track record of personal accountability, and a high standard of integrity and professionalism. You’ve demonstrated resilience and a desire to succeed in the face of new and/or unforeseen challenges.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Strong understanding of financial fundamentals, including budgeting, revenue recognition, and how your team’s activities tie to our Annual Operating Plan.
Eagerness to foster and grow a team with a willingness to handle escalations.
Team player with a strong desire to help reinforce and improve internal processes.
Hands-on, but know how to collaborate and prioritize (constantly looking for how things can be done more simply or automated).
Receptive to feedback, with the willingness to learn and embrace continuous improvement.
Creative problem-solving and multi-tasking skills to fluidly and effectively find answers to complex issues - find a way!
Successful experience in mentoring and coaching your team to grow in the organization.
Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years of experience in a management role; with a significant amount of time managing other managers.
10+ years Project Management experience; 5+ Construction Project Management experience required.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or other relevant certification is a plus.
The salary ranges for this position are:
California: $145,000 - $175,000
Colorado or Texas: $134,850 - $162,750
Additional Information
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you’re excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.
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