Chief Operating Officer

KenHome™; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO

12 weeks parental leave

Equity participation

Company vehicle or transportation

Executive health program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

KenHome Corporation seeks a Chief Operating Officer to run daily operations, project delivery, procurement, safety, and quality. You will own the P&L beneath executive leadership, report to the CEO, and be the internal decision-maker for tactical matters within the horizon.

The role emphasizes on-time delivery, gross margin improvement, and high employee retention at the PM level and above. Candidate will drive system investments and partner with finance on capital decisions, while shaping the

Qualifications

• 15+ years in institutional or federal construction/related field.
• At least 5 years as Director of Operations, VP Operations, or COO.
• Proven track record of managing $100M+ annual revenue projects.
• Strong ability to improve gross margin and on-time delivery metrics.
• Fluency with construction ERP and data-driven reviews.

Responsibilities

• Own the operating calendar and lead weekly ops reviews.
• Oversee on-time, on-budget delivery across active projects.
• Lead the PM function: hiring, coaching, performance management.
• Oversee procurement and pre-qualification to keep bench depth.
• Chair Safety and Quality committees; own corrective actions system.
• Partner with Finance on bonding, insurance, and working capital decisions.
• Represent KenHome with owners, architects, and prime contractors on major pursuits.
• Drive systems investments—toolchain, ERP, and process with ROI.
• Build succession plans for key operational roles.

Skills

Executive leadership

P&L management

Data-driven decisions

ERP software knowledge

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or MSCE preferred

Tools

Procore

Sage 300 CRE

Viewpoint

Job description

Run the day-to-day of KenHome Corporation. Own the operating calendar, project delivery, and the P&L that sits underneath it.

The role

KenHome is at the point where the quality of its operations determines the quality of its growth. We are bringing on a Chief Operating Officer to run the business day-to-day: project delivery, procurement, safety, quality, compliance, and the people systems that make them work.

You will report to the CEO, sit on the executive team, and be the internal decision-maker for anything below the strategic horizon. Your tenure will be judged on three numbers: on-time delivery, gross margin on closed projects, and employee retention at the PM level and above.

What you'll do

• Own the operating calendar - weekly ops reviews, monthly project-level P&L reviews, quarterly operating plan with the CEO and CFA.
• Accountable for on-time, on-budget delivery across the active project portfolio.
• Lead the PM function: hiring, coaching, performance management, and escalation of struggling projects.
• Oversee Procurement and Pre-Qualification - ensure the sub bench is always deeper than the pipeline requires.
• Chair the Safety and Quality committees; own the corrective-action system.
• Partner with Finance on bonding, insurance, and working-capital decisions at the corporate level.
• Represent KenHome with owners, architects, surety, and prime contractors on major pursuits.
• Drive systems investment - toolchain, ERP, and process - with measurable ROI.
• Build the succession plan for every key operational role.

What we're looking for

• 15+ years in institutional or federal construction, with at least 5 years as a Director of Operations, VP of Operations, or COO.
• Track record of running a portfolio of concurrent projects totaling $100M+ in annual revenue.
• Demonstrated ability to improve gross margin and on-time delivery metrics - we will ask you for specifics.
• Deep fluency with construction ERP (Procore, Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint, or similar) and the data discipline required to run reviews off the numbers.
• Executive presence - you can run an OAC meeting on a $50M project and a board meeting in the same afternoon.
• Bachelor's degree; master's (MBA or MSCE) strongly preferred.

Nice to have

• Prior P&L ownership at an ENR Top-400 contractor.
• Federal contracting experience (SAM.gov active prime experience).
• Lean / Last Planner System / Integrated Project Delivery background.

Benefits

• Executive medical, dental, and vision (100% premium coverage for family)
• 401(k) with 4% company match plus discretionary profit sharing
• Unlimited PTO with a minimum 15-day take
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Equity participation / performance bonus based on role and tenure
• Company vehicle or transportation allowance
• Executive health program
• Relocation assistance