The Senior Director, Design, Construction & Facilities is responsible for the end-to-end leadership of the built environment across the family’s portfolio, overseeing design vision, project delivery, and ongoing property performance. 

This role operates at the intersection of aesthetic excellence, operational functionality, and long-term asset stewardship. The Senior Director is accountable not only for delivering exceptional spaces, but for building the systems, teams and partnerships that ensure consistency, quality, and scalability across all properties. 

This is a high trust, high impact leadership role requiring strong judgement, discretion, and the ability to operate seamlessly between principals, internal teams, and work class external partners. The ideal candidate is both strategic and execution orientated. Capable of setting vision while ensuring flawless delivery. 

Key Responsibilities

Design Leadership & Project Vision

• Partner closely with family members and senior leadership to translate vision into thoughtful, functional, and aesthetically exceptional environments
• Establish and uphold portfolio-wide design standards, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with the family’s preferences
• Lead selection and direction of architects, interior designers, landscape architects, and specialty consultants
• Guide design development from concept through construction documents with close attention to materials, finishes, and furnishings

Construction & Project Delivery

• Provide oversight of all construction projects, including planning, budgeting, procurement, and execution
• Manage general contractors, project managers and vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards
• Conduct regular site visits and maintain hands-on involvement throughout project lifecycles
• Implement rigorous project controls, reporting, and risk management practices
• Lead value engineering efforts while preserving design intent and quality

Portfolio & Capital Planning

• Develop and manage annual operating budgets and multi-year capital plans
• Prioritize and sequence projects across the portfolio based on family needs and strategic objectives
• Provide regular updates and reporting on project status, budgets, and risks
• Identify opportunities to enhance asset value, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Build and scale the design and construction organization to support a growing multi-property, multi-geography portfolio, including PM bench strength, regional leads where appropriate, and specialty functions.
• Coach, develop and mentor an internal team elevating capability across the organization 
• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, safety, and service
• Lead through influence across distributed teams and geographies, ensuring consistency in standards and execution
• Develop training programs and succession plans to ensure operational continuity
• Establish performance metrics and evaluate team effectiveness 
• Collaborate closely with other family office functions, including finance, legal, and most importantly property operations which consists of; house manager, housekeeping, culinary, schools and childcare
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the family on all matters related to the built environment

Vendor & Relationship Management

• Maintain a trusted network of best-in-class architects, builders, artisans, and service providers
• Negotiate contracts and oversee procurement processes
• Ensure accountability, performance, and alignment with expectations across all external partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field  
• 15+ years of experience in high-end residential and commercial projects including leading multi-property portfolios with concurrent capital deployment
• Proven track record managing complex, design-forward construction projects from concept through completion
• Strong understanding of building systems, construction methods, and materials
• Experience overseeing multi-property portfolios across multiple geographies required. Experience delivering projects in international jurisdictions and direct experience supporting UHNW principals or family office environments strongly preferred.
• Exceptional financial acumen, including budgeting and capital planning
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and emotional intelligence

Key Competencies

• Accountability - Take full ownership of outcomes, sets a high bar, and holds team to it
• Alignment - Breaks down silos and drives collaboration across functions and geographies
• Authenticity - Communicates with clarity, discretion, and trust-building transparency
• Achievement - Invests in developing people and building long-term organizational capability
• Adaptability - Navigates ambiguity, evolving priorities, and complex environments with agility
• Judgement & Discretion - Exercises exceptional decision-making in a high-confidentiality environment
• Service Leadership - Models a silent service mindset anticipating needs without being intrusive

Work Environment & Expectations

• Frequent domestic and international travel between properties and project sites, with availability to support principal presence and active construction milestones across time zones
• Availability to support time-sensitive projects and family needs
• Combination of office-based, field-based, and on-site residential engagement

Impact

This role is instrumental in shaping and maintaining the family’s physical environments, ensuring each property is thoughtfully designed, expertly built, and impeccably maintained. The Senior Director serves as a steward of the family’s assets, delivering enduring quality, comfort, and value across generations.

We are a fast-paced family office managing high-end residential construction and facilities for our UHNW family. Our projects are complex, highly customized, and often run for several years and locations. We are seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to join our Design & Construction team. You will operate in an owner’s representative capacity, partner closely with internal stakeholders and external partnership (project managers, architects, general contractors) to drive successful project delivery. 

This role requires a high degree of ownership, discretion, and attention to details, with the ability to both lead workstreams independently and support broader project execution. Projects are primarily domestic at this time and will require regular travel. 

Core Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Manage and oversee a range of projects from smaller, specialized scopes to large-scale, multi-year residential construction projects and facilities
• Assist in ensuring alignment across internal stakeholders and external partners through the full project lifecycle
• Coordinate and drive communication between internal teams, architects, consultants, and contractors to ensure clarity, accountability, and progress
• Track and manage project milestones, budgets, and schedules, proactively identifying risks and driving resolution
• Review and oversee key project documentation, including contracts, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Partner with the Director of Design & Construction to provide regular project updates, insights, and recommendations
• Ensure quality standards are met, with a strong focus on high-end finishes, execution, and detail
• Support project closeout documentation and activities, including turnover documentation, warranties, and operational readiness
• Ensure compliance with all applicable building codes, safety requirements, and project-specific standards
• Operate as a versatile team member, able to shift between hands-on execution, coordination, and project leadership as needed

Skills & Work Requirements: 

• 5–10+ years of experience in construction project management
• Experience in high-end residential, luxury hospitality, or complex commercial construction strongly preferred
• Experience working in an owner’s representative, client-side, or multi-stakeholder environment (not solely general contractor execution)
• Strong ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documentation
• Proven experience managing budgets, schedules, and project deliverables
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Clear, professional communication skills with the ability to navigate multiple stakeholders and priorities
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a high level of accountability
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and construction/project management tools (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project)

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field preferred but not required
• Certifications such as PMP, LEED AP, or similar are a plus

Work Environment: 

• Based in Redwood City, CA, with an expectation of 2–3 days per week in-office 
• Regular presence at local properties as needed
• Requires frequent travel (up to ~50%) to support active construction projects across multiple locations
• This role requires flexibility to support both onsite project needs and in-office collaboration

The San Francisco Bay Area base pay range for this role is $148,000-$168,000. New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. Actual placement in range is based on job-related skills and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process. Pay ranges outside the San Francisco Bay Area are adjusted based on cost of labor in each respective geographical market. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your location during the hiring process.