A leading New York City construction firm is seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee full operational execution across feasibility, pre-construction, procurement, field operations, project management, and close-out. This role requires deep NYC construction experience, strong leadership, and the ability to drive quality, efficiency, and growth across commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects. The COO will ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest professional standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all operational phases including feasibility assessments, pre-construction planning, procurement, subcontractor buy-outs, project execution, and close-out.

• Manage field and office operations, ensuring schedules, budgets, quality control, safety compliance, and performance standards are consistently met.

• Oversee subcontractor and vendor relations, including bidding, contract negotiation, financial tracking, procurement, and value engineering initiatives.

• Drive strategic coordination with clients, architects, engineers, and regulatory agencies while resolving field issues, optimizing workflows, and ensuring operational consistency across systems and processes.

Skills:

• Expert leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate both office and field teams in a fast-paced, complex environment.

• Deep technical and regulatory knowledge of NYC construction, including DOB processes, permitting, zoning, safety standards, and urban logistics.

• Strong financial and analytical capability, including budgeting, forecasting, buy-outs, and cost-control strategies.

• Tech-forward and process-driven, with proficiency in construction management platforms, digital reporting tools, and operational systems.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in NYC commercial and/or residential construction, with direct oversight of ground-up or major renovation projects from pre-construction through close-out.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).

• Demonstrated success in procurement, subcontractor management, scheduling, risk management, and operational oversight.

• Proven ability to manage large teams, maintain accountability, and uphold high standards of quality and professionalism.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to represent the company with clients, consultants, lenders, and agencies.

Location: Brooklyn, NY | Hours: Full-time. | Salary: $150-240k | Job#1033 |