Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Concrete Construction Company

Position Summary

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of the concrete construction company, including field operations, project execution, personnel management, cost control, safety compliance, and operational systems. The COO ensures that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual, safety, and quality standards.

The COO reports directly to Ownership and is accountable for operational performance, profitability, and scalability of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Field Operations & Production Oversight

2. Direct oversight of all field crews, superintendents, and foremen

3. Assign crews to projects based on scope, schedule, and manpower needs
4. Monitor daily and weekly production metrics (labor hours, yardage, output)
5. Ensure consistent quality standards across all job sites

6. Resolve operational issues related to manpower, equipment, or sequencing

7. Project Execution & Scheduling

8. Develop and manage master schedules for all active projects

9. Coordinate concrete pours with excavation, rebar, plumbing, inspections, and suppliers
10. Ensure jobsite readiness prior to pours (forms, embeds, inspections, access)
11. Address schedule disruptions due to weather, inspections, or material delays

12. Communicate schedule risks or changes to ownership and clients

13. Financial & Job Cost Control

14. Review job cost reports on a weekly basis

15. Monitor labor efficiency, material usage, equipment costs, and subcontractor expenses
16. Identify margin erosion early and implement corrective action
17. Ensure all change orders are properly priced, approved, and documented

18. Prevent unauthorized scope creep or unapproved field changes

19. Procurement & Equipment Management

20. Manage supplier relationships for concrete, rebar, formwork, and pumping services

21. Negotiate pricing and availability with vendors
22. Oversee equipment utilization, maintenance schedules, and repair planning

23. Evaluate rent vs. own decisions for equipment and specialty tools

24. Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

25. Enforce OSHA compliance and company safety policies

26. Conduct safety meetings and ensure proper documentation
27. Investigate incidents and implement corrective measures
28. Reduce workplace incidents, insurance claims, and EMR ratings

29. Ensure work complies with plans, specifications, and municipal requirements

30. Systems, Processes & Scalability

31. Develop and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for field operations

32. Implement project management and reporting systems
33. Standardize workflows for job startup, execution, and closeout
34. Provide ownership with operational dashboards and reporting

35. Build repeatable systems to support company growth

36. Leadership & Personnel ManagemenT

37. Recruit, train, and retain key operations staff

38. Mentor foremen and superintendents into leadership roles
39. Establish performance expectations and accountability measures
40. Address performance issues through coaching or corrective action

41. Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and quality workmanship

42. Client & Stakeholder Relations

43. Serve as senior operational contact for clients and general contractors

44. Attend jobsite meetings as required
45. Resolve escalated client or project issues professionally
46. Maintain strong working relationships with inspectors and engineers

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in concrete construction operations
• Proven experience managing multiple crews and projects simultaneously
• Strong understanding of job costing, scheduling, and production metrics
• Leadership experience with field and management teams
• Strong organizational, communication, and decision-making skills

Reporting Structure

• Reports directly to Ownership / Managing Partner
• Oversees Superintendents, Foremen, and Operations Staff

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70, $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person