RHH202416 - Chief Operating Officer
MUST HAVES:
- Concrete/Asphalt/Industrial Chemical Application background experience
- Managed large multi-million dollar projects
- Hands-on approach
The Company:
Founded on strong values over fifty years ago, our client is a growing privately held heavy civil specialty trade contractor serving the commercial markets. Located in Southeastern Michigan with 100+ employees, this is an entrepreneurial environment with a high performing culture dedicated to building strong relationships and providing excellent customer service while maintaining their sterling reputation. Values aligned with our client is a commitment to integrity and honesty.
The Opportunity:
As a member of the leadership team, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be responsible for the leadership and all day-to-day operations and management of projects while playing an integral part in managing the accelerated growth of the company. This position will feel like a Director of Operations for the first year at minimum. Responsibilities will be broad inclusive of providing leadership in establishing and improving efficiencies, processes, and procedures within the organization. This position will help to motivate, coach, mentor and develop a cohesive team capable of exceeding customer expectations with excellent work that is on time and on budget. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of the company and the autonomy to do it. The COO will be essential for growth and competitiveness by bringing best-practices and operations planning to ensure business optimization and performance.
This position reports to the Owner/President with approximately 5 direct reports and will depend on the job or issue at hand.
The Requirements:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in the specialty trade and/or construction industries, with at least 3-5 years of senior management experience managing multiple project teams. Job site experience and knowledge of construction site chain of command from heavy civil construction industry.
- Must have experience with concrete, asphalt, industrial specialty coatings, and/or self-performance divisions within general contracting environments.
- Must understand P/L and budgeting with the ability to read and interpret blueprints/CAD drawings, and strong understanding of Contract Law.Familiar with OSHA construction and safety standards and construction technology.Captive Insurance experience a plus.
- Strong problem solver in complex situations
- High emotional intelligence, strong interpersonal skills
- Must have a figure-it-out-and-get-it-done mentality.
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