Chief Operating Officer
$225,000–$250,000 year
On-siteLong Island City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Lead day-to-day operations across the general contracting business, overseeing project execution from preconstruction through closeout and managing field supervision to ensure safe, on-schedule, and on-budget delivery. Direct all non-construction functions including accounting, finance, HR, legal, IT, and purchasing while owning company financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, and job costing. Build and mentor the leadership team across field and office, develop operational policies and KPIs, and manage risk, insurance, and regulatory compliance. Oversee estimating, procurement, and subcontractor relationships to strengthen buying power and delivery. Partner with ownership on strategic planning and growth initiatives to scale the firm.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive operations leadership, including senior responsibility within a high-end construction or related building trades business
- Demonstrated P&L ownership with command of construction financials, job costing and margin management
- Proven experience leading both field operations and back-office functions simultaneously
- Direct experience overseeing superintendents, project teams and field execution on high-end build and renovation work
- Track record of building systems, processes and accountable teams within an owner-led business
- Strong financial acumen and the ability to partner with ownership on strategy and capital decisions
- Excellent leadership, communication and decision-making skills, with the presence to lead a growing team across field and office
- Bachelor's degree in business, construction management, engineering or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered
- Proficiency with construction ERP and accounting systems and the Microsoft Office Suite
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with luxury residential and hospitality construction strongly preferred
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