Chief Operating Officer of Multifamily Construction

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Operating Officer of our company will oversee an operations team of approximately 80+ employees across multiple states. The COO will provide leadership, management, and vision to ensure that the company delivers exceptional operational outcomes to meet agreed-upon growth objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with other executives, such as the CEO and CFO, to develop and execute overall business strategies.
• Work with the President and Executive Project Managers to adopt and drive the organization's unique culture by leading employees who have a passion for what we do, while understanding the mission, and maintaining our values.
• Implement business strategies and plans that align with the short- and long-term objectives developed in tandem with the CEO.
• Analyze internal operations and identify areas for process enhancement
• Identify, engage, and manage consultants for special projects, e.g., project management and strategic planning procedures implementation.
• Develop and implement specific, identifiable, actionable, achievable, and measurable business KPIs, SIPs, and SOPs to ensure alignment with industry best practices and strategic goals.
• Actively participate in business development efforts, and maintain relationships with industry associations, key clients, design partners, and subcontractors.
• Assess organizational structure and recommend changes for optimization and efficiency
• Assess operational risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring business continuity and resilience. Must possess a high proficiency of construction delivery methods and contractual risk.
• Recruit, manage, coordinate, and unite employees from various departments and locations to achieve greater efficiencies and nurture a positive team culture.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction to all departments within the organization, including but not limited to development, construction, accounting, and marketing.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of ground-up construction projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability among team members, promoting a high-performance work environment.

MINIMUM SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field, Master's degree a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in an executive role related to Construction or Real Estate Development preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including aptitudes in listening, public speaking, and effectively interacting with senior executives, employees, and customers.
• Objective and thorough in the evaluation of opportunities, with a bottom-line orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational efficiency and enhance productivity.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Experience leading a team of significant size.
• Successful history meeting and exceeding KPIs and key metrics for organizations.
• Passion for and prior history of creating high-performing teams
• Building scalable management processes without suffocating innovation/speed.
• Remote/virtual team management experience preferred.
• Out-of-state experience in real estate development is a plus.