Chief Operating Officer

Acquire Connect

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A well-established masonry and concrete company in Los Angeles is searching for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead strategic planning, enhance operational effectiveness, and maintain quality control. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the construction industry, demonstrating strong leadership and financial acumen. This role offers a competitive salary between $120,000 and $200,000, inclusive of performance bonuses tied to key performance indicators. Apply to join a family business committed to excellence.

Qualifications

10+ years of operational management experience in the construction industry.
Proven track record of job costing in construction.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with management to set quarterly goals.
Introduce and optimize job-costing processes.
Lead sales process scaling.
Develop dashboards for KPIs.
Ensure team morale and culture improvement.
Oversee quality reviews on the residential side.
Facilitate employee development programs.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Data presentation

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

MBA

Job description

Company Overview

The company is a century-old, family-owned masonry and concrete business based in Los Angeles. With extensive experience and commitment to superior quality, they have been the go-to choice for residential and commercial clients alike. As they evolve and adapt in a modern construction landscape, they are searching for a dedicated Chief Operating Officer (COO) to guide them toward new horizons while respecting their foundational values.

Position

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Location

Los Angeles, California

Salary

$120,000 - $200,000 per year, depending on experience, with performance bonuses tied to key performance indicators (KPIs).

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Execution – Collaborate with management to set and achieve quarterly goals for each team member.
Financial Analysis and Job Costing – Introduce and optimize job-costing processes to improve profitability and efficiency.
Sales and Pricing – Partner with the owner to scale the sales process, making it streamlined and more manageable.
Commercial Division Growth – Lead the strategy for scaling the commercial division of the company.
Data and Metrics – Be adept at understanding and presenting financial and performance metrics. Develop dashboards to show agreed KPIs.
Team Morale and Culture – Ensure the team’s morale and culture are continually improving.
Quality Control – Oversee quality reviews, particularly on the residential side of the business.
Employee Development – Facilitate programs aimed at career growth for employees.
Onboarding – Improve and execute a standard operating procedure (SOP) for the onboarding of new hires.
Management Meetings and SOP Reviews – Take control of management meetings, identifying flaws in existing SOPs and spearheading improvements on a week-to-week basis.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. An MBA is a plus.
10+ years of operational management experience in the construction industry.
Proven track record of introducing job costing to a construction business.
Excellent leadership and team management skills.
Strong financial acumen, comfortable with numbers and data presentation.
Familiarity with creating and managing dashboards for business KPIs.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Bonus