Chief Operating Officer

About This Role

This leadership role oversees operational strategy, develops high-performing teams, strengthens organizational culture, and develops business strategies, plans, and procedures. The Chief Operating Officer manages multi-discipline divisions, reviews current and prospective contracts, provides estimating oversight, and coordinates with the business development team to align with the Company's long-term growth objectives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency and performance while monitoring KPIs related to project execution, quality, and operational efficiency
• Identify opportunities for capital improvements, revenue growth, margin enhancement, and cost reduction
• Attract, retain, and develop a high-performing leadership team, while holding direct reports accountable for achieving commitments
• Execute the Company's business plan and achieve or exceed established P&L objectives
• Partner with executive leadership to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on operations, projects, budgets, and systems
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and policies while promoting Bay's safety culture
• Establish, implement, and communicate the strategic direction of the organization's operations across all departments
• Identify, recommend, and implement new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational operational processes and use of resources and materials
• Present periodic performance reports and metrics, including cost reports and cash flow as they relate to current operational projects to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors
• Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in operations management
• Foster a healthy organizational culture that supports collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Cultivate strong relationships with strategic partners, vendors, and stakeholders
• Act as the primary interface between the company and the clients
• Actively participate in business development & estimating activities to ensure alignment in business strategies
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field
• 10+ years' project management experience in Heavy Industrial Construction required
• 10+ years' senior management experience required
• Proven success as COO, VP of Operations, or similar executive-level leader in the industrial construction industry with experience as a general contractor
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with customers and employees at all levels
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents such as scopes of work and project schedules