Construction Operations & Capital Projects Leader

Georgina DeCarlo

Twenty years bringing order, momentum, and accountability to high-stakes construction.

San Francisco, California High-end residential & capital projects
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Portrait of Georgina DeCarlo
20+
Years in operations & construction
$11M+
Concurrent projects managed
100
Team members led at peak
50%
Labor cost reduction delivered
Georgina DeCarlo at her desk

About

Order, momentum, and accountability — from preconstruction through closeout.

I lead the operational side of construction the way the best projects get built: with clear systems, calm communication, and a deep respect for the people doing the work.

My background spans high-end residential construction, architecture, and high-volume finance operations. That mix means I can move fluidly between a field crew, a design team, a homeowner, and a budget — and keep all of them pointed in the same direction.

From initial budgets through final closeout, I keep schedules realistic, communication honest, and client relationships steady, especially when the work gets complicated.

A significant share of my work is with high-profile clients for whom confidentiality is essential. Discretion and sound judgment are integral to how I manage every project and protect the relationships behind it.

Selected Work

A glimpse of projects led from budget to closeout.

Hillside modern residence at dusk

Lake House Retreat

Whole-home renovation · Bay Area

Bright living room with forest views

Treetop Living Pavilion

Architectural addition · Marin County

Indoor / outdoor courtyard

Indoor / Outdoor Courtyard

Architectural addition · San Francisco

Modern hillside residence with pool

Hillside Modern Residence

Capital project · Marin County

Custom interior with built-in shelving

Custom Interior & Millwork

High-end finishes · Bay Area

Experience

A track record built across construction, architecture, and operations.

BBGC
2021 — Present
San Rafael, California
Construction Operations & Capital Projects Leader
  • Lead cross-functional teams across construction, design, engineering, permitting, and operations.
  • Oversee budgeting, scheduling, consultant coordination, procurement strategy, and stakeholder communication from initial budgets through project closeout.
  • Direct construction operations across multiple concurrent multimillion-dollar projects, aligning field teams, consultants, vendors, and clients to hit schedule, budget, and quality.
Studio J Architecture
2010 — 2021
San Anselmo, California
Director of Operations
  • Oversaw business operations, staffing coordination, project scheduling, permitting strategy, consultant management, and client onboarding.
  • Reduced labor costs by 50% by developing phased project workflows and distributing work more efficiently across teams.
  • Managed permitting and entitlement coordination across multiple Bay Area jurisdictions, helping expedite approvals and protect schedules.
Wells Fargo Mortgage
1998 — 2002
Walnut Creek, California
Director of Operations
  • Directed daily operations for Wells Fargo's most productive and profitable wholesale lending office nationwide.
  • Led cross-functional teams of up to 100 across loan processing, underwriting support, funding, quality control, and customer service.
  • Implemented process improvements that increased productivity, operational efficiency, and service delivery across business units.

Skills & Tools

What I bring to the table.

Leveraging AI to drive smarter project outcomes Driving operational change that supports company goals Procore Certified LEED GA ProjectManager.com Smartsheet Microsoft Office Suite Google Workspace Budgeting & Cost Control Procurement strategy Permitting & Entitlements Client & Stakeholder Management

Contact

Let's talk about your next project.

Whether you're hiring for a senior operations role or need someone to steady a complex build, I'd love to hear from you.

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