COO (Atlanta, GA)

ACG Professionals, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

ACG Professionals, Inc. is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead and integrate all operational functions of a build-to-rent development and operating platform.

The COO will report to the CEO and oversee development, construction, leasing, property operations, asset management, and customer experience, driving growth, efficiency, and portfolio performance across the company. Responsibilities include establishing policies, reviewing investor reporting, leading asset management, and presenting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in homebuilding, multifamily, build-to-rent, or real estate development.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Collaborative leader with ability to scale a business.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day, process-driven operations across pre-development, construction, and project stabilization.
• Establish operational policies, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Review/approve reporting to outside investors.
• Oversee asset management department.
• Present operational results and strategic recommendations to leadership, investors, & lenders.
• Quarterly Board material preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Financial分析

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational abilities

Land development knowledge

Construction management

Leasing & property operations

Asset management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Position Summary

The Chief Operating Officer leads and integrates all operational functions of a build-to-rent (BTR) development and operating platform. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the COO oversees development, construction, leasing, property operations, asset management, and customer experience – driving growth, efficiency, and portfolio performance across the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day, process-driven operations across pre-development, construction, and project stabilization, standardizing protocols in concert with project leaders in development, construction, and asset management.
• Establish operational policies, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Review/approve reporting to outside investors.
• Oversee asset management department.
• Serve on Investment Committee.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and operational performance.
• Implement scalable operating systems and technology platforms.
• Drive operational excellence, cost control, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Establish and track KPIs across development, construction, leasing velocity, occupancy, retention, NOI, and overall portfolio performance.
• Present operational results and strategic recommendations to leadership, investors, & lenders.
• Quarterly Board material preparation
• Corporate ( non‑project level ) budget approved by COO until CFO is Chief Accounting Officer is assigned this responsibility.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Build, mentor, and retain high-performing teams.
• Recruit and develop leadership talent.
• Foster accountability and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Align departmental objectives with the company’s strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in homebuilding, multifamily, build-to-rent, or real estate development.
• Proven track record managing large-scale development and operating platforms.
• Collaborative leader who builds strong relationships—teamwork is essential to scaling the business.
• Strong command of land development, construction, leasing, property operations, and asset management.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with institutional investors, private equity-backed platforms, REITs, or large private real estate companies.
• Experience overseeing multi‑market build-to-rent portfolios.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to the Chief Executive Officer
• Oversees Asset Management and IT