Chief Operating Officer

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer
A Chief Operating Officer (COO) in a construction company is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and ensuring that the company's goals are achieved.
DETAIL OF RESPONSIBILITIES
 Reporting to the CEO
 The COO will provide leadership, management, and vision to ensure that the company delivers exceptional operational outcomes to meet agreed-upon growth objectives.
 Drive quality and profitability to meet or exceed company objectives
 Create clarity of roles and full accountability for the performance of the business in terms of top-line growth and efficiency (earnings) that are sufficiently predictive to enable near real-time intervention into problem areas
 Assess organizational structure and recommend changes for optimization and efficiency
 Develop appropriate KPIs to measure and predict performance top-line growth, efficiency, etc.
 Partner with the senior leadership team to evaluate the current strategies of the organization to ensure continued growth and success
 Continually drive innovation within operations
 Champion the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of organizational management protocols, practices, and tools
 Planning and execution: Developing and implementing strategies and processes to ensure growth, profitability, and efficiency
 Budgeting: Working with the owner and other executives to create and manage budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation
 Operations: Overseeing all operations, including finance, human resources, and sales
 Reporting: Preparing operational and management reports, and monitoring performance with tracking software
 Compliance: Ensuring compliance with company, state, and federal regulations
 Employee management: Motivating employees and ensuring they have access to mentoring and coaching
 Partnerships: Building and maintaining relationships with clients, vendors, and other professionals in the industry
 Developing and managing the current Business Plan
 Development of the company policies and procedures
 Overseeing day-to-day operations of each department (Operations, HR, Marketing, Business Development, Legal, Accounting).
 Will also be participating in day-to-day operations of construction projects (depending on candidate's background)
 Will work with Legal Dept. regarding outstanding or possible future issues

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE NEEDED:
 Field services leadership experience
 Prior national operations scope experience
 Proven experience in process strategy and implementation
 Organizational assessment and strategy
 KPI development and management
 Experience working in highly complex organizations

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:
 Construction or Real Estate Law, Architecture, Engineering.
 Residential construction services
 Non-residential (commercial) construction
MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
 Experience reporting to CEO
 Experience leading teams of significant size
 Successful history meeting and exceeding KPIs and key metrics for organizations
 Passion for and prior history of creating high-performing teams
 “Player-coach” approach to management/leadership
 Defined by others as smart, capable, hands-on, energetic, and someone who possesses a strong entrepreneurial spirit
 Building scalable management processes without suffocating innovation/speed
GENERAL
 Finally, this individual should have as many as possible of the traits required to succeed in this leadership position
 High levels of intelligence, analytical strength, and conceptual ability.
 The ability, and willingness, to set and communicate high standards for professional staff and to hold people accountable for their performance at the same time, sensitivity to, and insight into individuals’ capabilities and development needs, and the combination of firmness and liability that all good leaders possess.
 Decisiveness when necessary, coupled with a willingness to seek input and build consensus as much as possible.
 Excellent writing and speaking skills; this individual must be able to communicate complex ideas and information clearly and concisely.
OUTSTANDING PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION SKILLS.
 Good strategic instincts and long-term vision; the ability to address both big-picture issues and detailed, day-to-day management concerns.
 A sense of ownership, not just of his or her work, or that of their department, but a sense of ownership for the company as a whole.
 Demonstrated success as a people leader, including the ability to set and gain buy-in for strategic direction and vision, attract, hire, retain, and develop high-performing teams, and establish an engaging culture of accountability, quality, and customer focus.
 Demonstrate professional behaviour and actions consistent with our client's values.
Qualifications:
 A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field, an MBA or Master's is a plus.
 Minimum 10 -15 + years of experience in an executive position in a construction or Real Estate Development background preferred (i.e. Construction or Real Estate Law, Architecture, Engineering).
 The candidate will possess excellent leadership skills as well as communication, organizational, and management skills.
 The candidate must be able to work under high pressure and be a decision-maker.
 Time Management and People Management skills are essential.
 The candidate will have managed offices with many employees
 Confidentiality is essential.
 Proven experience in managing construction projects
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 Proven experience as a Chief Operating Officer or in a similar executive leadership role
 Demonstrated strategic planning and business development skills
 Strong understanding of financial management and budgeting
 Excellent leadership and organizational abilities
 Effective communication and interpersonal skills
 Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment