Chief Operating Officer

Description

This is a transformational leadership role responsible for operational strategy, division leadership, manufacturing operations, remote office oversight, and enterprise-wide process improvements. The ideal leader will combine deep mechanical construction expertise, outstanding executive presence, and a passion for developing people. With successful performance, this individual will be positioned to grow into the President role as part of ACI’s long-term succession plan.

• Evaluate the financial impact of operational decisions to support sustainable scaling.
• Lead performance management for all operational leaders, ensuring accountability and alignment.
• Lead negotiations for major project contracts, subcontractor agreements, and strategic vendor partnerships.
• Ensure strong forecasting, risk management, cash flow planning, and backlog health across all operating units.
• Drive initiatives that elevate safety performance, operational consistency, and customer satisfaction.
• Support major pursuits, high-visibility negotiations, and proposal strategy for key accounts.
• Implement standardized operating frameworks across all remote offices and divisions.
• Ensure contract terms, scopes, and project delivery approaches align with ACI’s operational strategy and risk profile.
• Build leadership capability across divisions through coaching, mentorship, and structured talent development.
• Drive operational excellence, including standard operating procedures, job costing accuracy, and field productivity.
• Lead continuous improvement and lean initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and financial results.
• Lead technology adoption and digital transformation initiatives to improve scheduling, planning, fabrication, and execution.
• Drive integration between manufacturing and field operations to optimize prefabrication strategy.
• Oversee companywide OKRs, performance dashboards, and KPIs to ensure accountability and progress.
• Model and reinforce ACI’s strong culture, values, and commitment to employee development.
• Partner with estimating and business development to ensure operational accuracy during preconstruction.
• Implement best practices in claims avoidance, dispute resolution, and project controls.
• Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the President, executive team, and ownership group.
• Develop retention strategies, career paths, and bench strength for future field and operational leadership.
• Provide leadership and direction for:
• Strengthen client relationships and ensure operational alignment with customer priorities.
• Partner with finance to manage ACI’s overall P&L, optimizing margins, cost controls, and project profitability.
• Leadership & People Development: Rallies teams around purpose, develops next-generation leadership, and builds a culture of accountability and performance.
• Lead long-range planning, workforce development, and succession strategy for operations leadership.
• Align operations with budgets, forecasts, and organizational capacity.
• Translate organizational goals into clear, actionable operational strategies that drive performance, growth, and culture alignment.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of operations leadership within a large commercial mechanical contractor (preferred experience: $200M+ revenue environment).
• Emotional Intelligence: Builds trust, creates psychological safety, and communicates with empathy—even in challenging situations.
• Experience integrating manufacturing/prefabrication processes into construction operations.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Thrives in change, maintains composure under pressure, and leads the organization through evolving market conditions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related).
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Navigates complexity, makes sound decisions under pressure, and resolves issues with clarity and speed.
• Experience managing large teams of PMs, Superintendents, Fabrication Managers, and Division Leaders.
• Strong executive presence, communication skills, and the ability to influence across diverse teams.
• Operational Expertise: Deep understanding of mechanical construction workflows, prefabrication, PM execution, field operations, and risk management.
• Demonstrated track record of improving operational performance, safety, and financial outcomes.
• Experience supporting or stepping into President-level or EVP-level roles.
• Strategic Vision: Thinks several moves ahead; turns goals into executable plans that align operations, teams, and resources.
• Proven experience leading multi-division, multi-location operations with full P&L accountability.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance