Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Bay Ltd.; Corpus Christi, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Ltd. in the United States seeks a Chief Operations Officer to lead operational strategy, build high-performing teams, and drive growth aligned with long-term objectives.

The role covers multi-discipline oversight, contract review, estimating support, and collaboration with business development to strengthen the company’s position in heavy industrial construction.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and senior management experience in industrial construction.
• Experience reviewing contracts and guiding estimating activities.
• Strong business acumen with ability to translate strategy into action.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to drive efficiency and KPI performance.
• Identify opportunities for revenue growth, margin improvement, and cost reductions.
• Develop and retain a high-performing leadership team with accountability for commitments.
• Execute the company’s business plan and achieve P&L objectives.
• Collaborate with business development to align operations with growth objectives.
• Set strategic direction across departments and drive process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic vision

Contract documents

Data analysis

Performance management

Time management

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Chief Operating Officer will oversee operational strategy, develop high-performing teams, strengthen organizational culture, and develop business strategies, plans, and procedures. Primary responsibilities include managing multi-discipline divisions, reviewing current and prospective contracts, providing estimating oversight, and coordinating with the business development team to align with the Company’s long-term growth objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency and performance while monitoring KPIs related to project execution, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for capital improvements, revenue growth, margin enhancement, and cost reduction.
• Attract, retain, and develop a high-performing leadership team, while holding direct reports accountable for achieving commitments.
• Execute the Company’s business plan and achieve or exceed established P&L objectives.
• Partner with executive leadership to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on operations, projects, budgets, and systems.
• Establish, implement, and communicate the strategic direction of the organization’s operations across all departments.
• Identifies, recommends, and implements new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational operational processes and use of resources and materials.
• Present periodic performance reports and metrics, including cost reports and cash flow as they relate to current operational projects to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors.
• Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in operations management.
• Fosters a healthy organizational culture that supports collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Cultivate strong relationships with strategic partners, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Acts as the primary interface between the company and the clients.
• Actively participates in business development & estimating activities to ensure alignment in business strategies.
• Ensure compliance of all safety procedures and policies while promoting Bay’s safety culture.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field
• 10+ years’ project management experience in Heavy Industrial Construction required
• 10+ years’ senior management experience required
• Proven success as COO, VP of Operations, or similar executive‑level leader in the industrial construction industry with experience as a general contractor.

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Bay Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Advanced organizational leadership experience within EPC, engineering, procurement, or construction industries is strongly preferred

SKILLS / KEY COMPETENCIES

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with customers and employees at all levels
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents such as scopes of work and project schedules
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
• Skilled at transitioning between strategic vision and tactical executionStrong working knowledge of data analysis, operational metrics, and performance management
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment when handling day-to-day information
• Excellent time‑management skills to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities
• Ability to work cooperatively across all levels, delivering on commitments – results‑oriented
• Strong analytical skills required to understand and interpret data
• Ability to complete work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams)
• Ability to quickly learn the organization’s systems
• Must be able to work non-routine hours, when necessary
• Must have a valid, unexpired driver’s license
• Ability and willingness to travel as required for out-of-town travel assignments

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Will work in an office primarily, with the ability to visit job site settings (indoors/outdoors)
• Must be able to tolerate being outdoors, exposed to heat and humidity, cold and rain, and around heavy traffic areas for short periods of time.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one office to another.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to operate a vehicle.
• Constantly perform repeating motions that may include feet, leg, wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Frequently communicate with other members of the team. Must be able to exchange accurate information in a clear manner.
• Work that includes moving and/or lifting objects up to 25 pounds.

Bay Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer