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Chief Operating Officer-Construction

  2025-07-01     PCRecruiter - Recruitment Software & Applicant Tracking System     Portland,OR  
Description:

About the Company

The company is a nationally recognized federal contractor with a longstanding reputation for excellence in construction. From complex facility renovations to dam restoration and multi-story design-build projects, they have delivered with precision and integrity for decades. They specialize in delivering high-quality solutions in both vertical and horizontal construction for federal and municipal clients.

About the Position

As Chief Operating Officer, you will be the driving force behind construction operations. Reporting directly to the owner, you will lead strategic planning, operational execution, financial performance, and risk management across all departments. Your proven leadership in federal/military construction will be critical to optimizing efficiency, reducing risk, and ensuring delivery of safe, timely, and cost-effective projects that exceed client expectations.

This is a hands-on executive leadership role—you'll work closely with project teams, guide department heads, and play a key part they company's continued success and growth.

Note

To be considered for this position, candidates must have a minimum of

5 years of experience in federal/military construction. Applications without this experience will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Leadership

    Align operations with company goals, identify improvement areas, implement technologies, and drive continuous improvement.

  • Operational Oversight

    Lead project management, construction, design, safety, and QA/QC functions. Ensure performance, mitigate risk, and promote accountability.

  • Financial Management

    Collaborate with finance to manage budgets and forecasts, analyze project profitability, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

  • Compliance & Risk

    Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and industry regulations (including FARs), while fostering a company-wide culture of risk awareness.

  • Team Leadership

    Direct and mentor cross-functional teams, delegating assignments and developing future leaders within the organization.

  • Collaboration

    Work side-by-side with the company owner and executive team to shape business direction and success.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred)

  • Minimum of 10 years in senior/executive leadership roles in construction

  • At least 5 years of direct experience in federal/military construction

  • In-depth knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) and federal project processes

  • Proven expertise in both civil/horizontal and vertical/building construction

  • Familiarity with construction platforms such as Primavera P6, RMS, Oracle, eCMS, etc.

  • Must be willing to travel

  • On-site presence required

Benefits
  • Highly Competitive Salary

    $200,000 – $250,000/year

  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

    100% premium paid for you and your dependents

  • Life Insurance

    100% premium paid for employee

  • 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4% of salary

  • Paid Time Off

  • Performance-Based Bonuses

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