Blue View Builder

Designs and builds California prefab homes

Vice President of Operations

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSan Diego, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Requires 10–15+ years of progressive leadership in residential construction and manufacturing, with significant hands-on experience in manufactured, modular, prefabricated, or off-site home production.
Must have proven success scaling construction or manufacturing operations, improving efficiency, and delivering high-volume residential projects on time and on budget.
Must have deep knowledge of residential construction methods, building codes, and California-specific regulations, including Title 24, CALGreen, and San Diego permitting processes.
Must have a strong background in lean manufacturing, process optimization, and quality systems.
Must have demonstrated P&L management and financial acumen in a construction or manufacturing setting.
Requires a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.
Must have the ability to lead and communicate effectively and solve problems in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing and operational functions, including factory production, assembly lines, quality assurance, inventory management, and logistics for modular home components.
Oversee the end-to-end process of design coordination, material procurement, factory build, transportation, and on-site installation or assembly of residential modular homes.
Develop and implement scalable operational systems, processes, and key performance indicators to increase production throughput, reduce cycle times, and improve efficiency in a modular factory setting.
Manage operations P&L responsibility, working with the CFO to control costs, optimize margins, and improve profitability.
Ensure compliance with California building codes, Title 24 energy efficiency standards, CALGreen, seismic requirements, and local San Diego County and City permitting and inspection processes.
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team across design, production, engineering, supply chain, safety, and field installation.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing principles, automation opportunities, and quality control systems tailored to modular construction.
Coordinate with sales, design, and development teams to align production capacity with customer demand and project pipelines.
Manage vendor relationships, supply chain risks, and strategic sourcing of materials for modular residential construction.
Lead safety programs, workplace culture, and employee development while maintaining a strong safety record in factory and field environments.
Support strategic growth initiatives, including factory expansion, new product lines such as single-family modular homes, multifamily modules, and construction technology research and development, as well as geographic expansion.
Provide regular operational reports, performance metrics, and recommendations to the CEO and executive team.

Desired Qualifications

Prior COO, VP of Operations, or Plant Manager experience in a factory environment is preferred but not required.
Experience with Six Sigma or similar approaches is a plus.
Direct experience with modular or factory-built residential homes, including single-family homes, accessory dwelling units, or multifamily modules.
Familiarity with the California housing market, land development, and entitlement processes.
Experience implementing technology solutions in manufacturing, including enterprise resource planning systems, production software, and building information modeling integration.
A Master of Business Administration or other advanced degree is preferred.
A track record of building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

VP of Operations

Blue View Builder · San Diego, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-16

Salary: USD 282,000–315,000

Workplace: on_site

Description

Job Summary

The Vice President of Operations will serve as the key operational leader for a growing design-build residential modular home manufacturing company. Reporting directly to the CEO and COO, the VPO will oversee all day-to-day general management functions including architecture, engineering, factory operations, supply chain, production, quality control, and on-site installation processes.

This is a hands-on executive role that requires deep experience in both residential construction and manufacturing (ideally modular, prefab, manufactured housing, or off-site construction). The ideal candidate will drive operational excellence, scale production capacity, ensure high-quality modular homes that meet California building codes (including Title 24 energy standards, CALGreen, and local regulations), control costs, and deliver projects on time and within budget.

This is a critical leadership position responsible for turning strategic vision into efficient, profitable execution in a fast-paced modular housing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all manufacturing and operational functions, including factory production, assembly lines, quality assurance, inventory management, and logistics for modular home components.
Oversee the full end-to-end process: design coordination, material procurement, factory build, transportation, and on-site installation/assembly of residential modular homes.
Develop and implement scalable operational systems, processes, and KPIs to increase production throughput, reduce cycle times, and improve efficiency in a modular factory setting.
Manage P&L responsibility for operations, working closely with the CFO to control costs, optimize margins, and improve profitability.
Ensure full compliance with California building codes, Title 24 energy efficiency standards, CALGreen, seismic requirements, and all local San Diego County/City permitting and inspection processes.
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team across design, production, engineering, supply chain, safety, and field installation.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing principles, automation opportunities, and quality control systems tailored to modular construction.
Coordinate with sales, design, and development teams to align production capacity with customer demand and project pipelines.
Manage vendor relationships, supply chain risks, and strategic sourcing of materials suited for modular residential construction.
Champion safety programs, workplace culture, and employee development while maintaining a strong safety record in both factory and field environments.
Support strategic growth initiatives, including factory expansion, new product lines (e.g., single-family modular homes, multi-family modules, construction tech R&D), and geographic expansion.
Provide regular operational reports, performance metrics, and recommendations to the CEO and executive team.

Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience: 10–15+ years of progressive leadership in residential construction and manufacturing, with significant hands-on experience in manufactured, modular, prefabricated, or off-site home production. Prior COO, VP of Operations, or Plant Manager experience in a factory environment is preferred but not required.
Proven success in scaling construction or manufacturing operations, improving efficiency, and delivering high-volume residential projects on time and on budget.
Deep knowledge of residential construction methods, building codes, and California-specific regulations (Title 24, CALGreen, San Diego permitting processes).
Strong background in lean manufacturing, process optimization, and quality systems (Six Sigma or similar experience a plus).
Demonstrated P&L management and financial acumen in a construction or manufacturing setting.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Direct experience with modular or factory-built residential homes (single-family, ADUs, or multifamily modules).
Familiarity with the California housing market, land development, and entitlement processes.
Experience implementing technology solutions in manufacturing (ERP systems, production software, BIM integration).
Track record of building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

What We Offer

Competitive executive compensation package, including base salary, performance bonus, equity participation, employee discount, pension, and benefits.
Opportunity to play a pivotal role in addressing California’s housing crisis through innovative modular construction.
Direct impact on scaling a mission-driven company in the growing prefab/modular sector.
San Diego-based (on-site/factory environment focus).

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About the Company

Blue View Builder

Designs and builds California prefab homes

Blue View Builder designs and constructs prefab modular homes in California, focusing on efficiency and quality. Their homes are factory-built modules delivered and assembled on-site, with custom designs supported by draftsmen, architects, and engineers, and finished with materials like stone, wood, and stained glass. They differentiate themselves through a streamlined workflow, integrated design support, and financing options tailored to different construction types, aiming for cost-effective, environmentally friendly housing. Their goal is to provide affordable, sustainable housing in California by combining custom design, efficient prefabrication, and accessible financing.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: 2024

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