Chief Operating Officer

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants is seeking a highly experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) for a leading construction group. The role focuses on steering day-to-day operations, aligning delivery with strategic goals, and driving operational excellence across multiple projects.

You will oversee project management, resource planning, risk and HSSE compliance, and lead high-performing teams while embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Requires 22–25 years of progressive operations experience in construction.
• 5–7 years in a senior leadership role within construction/projects.
• Expertise in operational excellence, process improvement, and digital transformation.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, resource management, and HSSE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction operations, project management, and resource management for timely, cost-effective delivery.
• Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Lead process improvement, automation, and enterprise systems initiatives.
• Drive operational excellence, data-driven decision making, and performance management.
• Manage operational risks and HSSE compliance across projects.
• Collaborate with executives to align operations with business objectives.
• Build high-performing teams and foster accountability and continuous learning.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic execution

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction/Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Lean

Six Sigma

Project management software

Job description

Job Summary

A leading construction company is seeking a highly experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the organization, ensuring the efficient execution of strategic objectives and driving operational excellence across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee construction operations, project management, and resource management to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and best practices to improve productivity and service quality.
• Lead business process improvement initiatives, including process automation, digital transformation, and enterprise systems implementation.
• Drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation through data-driven decision-making and performance management.
• Manage operational risks, HSSE compliance, and organizational performance across projects.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to align operational strategies with overall business objectives.
• Build and develop high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or LEED are an advantage.
• 22–25 years of progressive experience in operations management, including 5–7 years in a senior leadership role within the construction and projects industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in operational excellence, process improvement, digital transformation, and enterprise systems implementation.
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, resource management, quality control, operational risk management, and HSSE requirements.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in construction/project management software, ERP systems, Lean, Six Sigma, and change management practices.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic execution capabilities.
• Experience delivering operational transformation and large-scale construction projects.