Westside Build

About Westside Build
Westside Build is a Santa Monica-based design and construction firm rebuilding homes in the Pacific Palisades in the wake of the devastating wildfires. We don't operate like a traditional contractor. We bring architecture, design, and construction under one roof-powered by fully integrated 3D digital twins, highly coordinated project delivery, and innovative building methods that produce better homes, faster.
This is a ground-floor opportunity to help build a company that is redefining residential development and reconstruction in Los Angeles. If you are drawn to meaningful work, design-driven culture, and the chance to shape something from the start-this is the role.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Director of Client Development who is deeply embedded in the luxury residential ecosystem-someone who understands how high-end clients think, earns trust naturally, and moves comfortably between architects, developers, brokers, and high-net-worth homeowners.
This role blends strategic business development with hands-on client engagement and thought leadership. You will work directly with company partners to define how Westside Build is experienced in the market-and train under the partner leading sales strategy to fully internalize how we position projects, communicate value, and win work.
What this role combines:
• Business development leadership and pipeline ownership
• Relationship building with the LA architecture and design community
• Strategic partnerships with firms, brokers, and industry influencers
• Brand visibility and thought leadership in the luxury residential space
What You'll Do
• Lead and execute Westside Build's client development and sales strategy end-to-end.
• Manage and convert inbound leads while continuously developing new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain deep relationships with architects, designers, developers, brokers, and high-net-worth homeowners.
• Represent Westside Build at industry events, community engagements, and high-profile networking opportunities.
• Develop and host educational events, private client gatherings, and thought-leadership sessions.
• Collaborate with the Client Liaison Specialist to plan and execute brand and client events.
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with architecture firms, real estate professionals, and industry influencers.
• Track leads, opportunities, and pipeline activity with discipline through the company's CRM.
• Partner closely with project leadership to ensure a seamless handoff from sales to execution.
• Help shape and communicate the Westside Build brand story and value proposition in the market.
Requirements
What We're Looking For
Experience & Background
• 12+ years of experience in construction, architecture, residential development, or luxury real estate.
• 5+ years of direct experience with luxury single-family homes or architect-led residential projects.
• Proven track record in business development, client development, or sales leadership within architecture, construction, or development firms.
• Strong understanding of the high-end residential design and build process-you know how these projects come together.
• A meaningful network within the Los Angeles architecture, design, and development community.
• Experience engaging high-net-worth clients with credibility and ease.
• Comfortable hosting presentations, industry events, and client gatherings that reflect a premium brand.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, or a related field.
Who You Are
• Relationship-driven and naturally trustworthy-people want to do business with you.
• Polished and confident in rooms with high-net-worth clients and design leaders.
• Deeply fluent in the luxury residential world and its nuances.
• Entrepreneurial-you know how to build a pipeline, not just work one.
• Passionate about architecture, design, and the craft of custom homebuilding.
• Someone who brings presence and credibility to design conversations.
Ideal Backgrounds
We are specifically targeting candidates who understand the design-driven residential world. Strong candidates often come from:
• Luxury custom home builders
• Architecture firms with client-facing or business development roles
• High-end residential developers
• Design-build firms
• Residential real estate development groups
Benefits
Base Salary: $130,000 - $180,000 depending on experience
Total Compensation: $220,000 - $310,000+ with performance-based incentives
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance • Paid time off • Retirement plan options
Primarily in-office role with flexibility (4 days on-site, 1 day remote)