Chief Operating Officer

Peergrowth Consultancy Co.; Doha; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A key opportunity has arisen for a visionary Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead operations at a major civil contracting company in the GCC. This role involves overseeing project execution and operational strategy, managing diverse teams, and driving excellence across multiple high-value developments. The ideal candidate will possess over 20 years of experience in civil construction, particularly with Tier 1 contractors, and a solid understanding of the GCC market.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of progressive experience in civil construction.
• Strong regional exposure to GCC construction market dynamics.
• Background with Tier 1 contractors known for high-value projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and strategic delivery of large-scale civil construction projects.
• Drive performance across engineering, planning, procurement, HSE, QA/QC and site operations.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

P&L Acumen

Operational Scale-up

Job description

Are you a visionary leader with a proven track record in delivering complex construction projects across the GCC? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead and scale operations for a prominent player in the regions civil contracting industry.

As COO, you will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end project execution, operational strategy, resource planning, and cross-functional leadership to drive excellence, efficiency, and growth across multiple high-value developments.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the operational and strategic delivery of large-scale civil construction projects
• Drive performance across engineering, planning, procurement, HSE, QA / QC and site operations
• Ensure adherence to project timelines, budget and quality standards
• Manage a diverse workforce and subcontractor ecosystem across multiple sites
• Optimize processes and implement best-in-class systems and controls
• Collaborate closely with the executive leadership team on business strategy, project pipeline, and client relations

What Were Looking For :

• 20+ years of progressive experience in the civil construction sector (not infrastructure)
• Strong regional exposure with a solid understanding of GCC construction market dynamics
• Background with leading Tier 1 contractors known for complex, high-value building projects
• Proven leadership in operational scale-up and delivery of major developments
• Exceptional stakeholder management, team leadership, and P&L acumen

This is a rare opportunity to shape the operational future of one of the GCCs most respected construction businesses.