About this opportunity
The Quest Organization lists this Chief Operating Officer opportunity in morris county, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Chief Operating Officer - Real Estate Development & Construction
A privately held real estate investment, development, and management company is seeking a hands-on operations executive to work directly with ownership. This role combines business operations, financial analysis, and project oversight, with the opportunity to grow into a broader executive leadership position.
Responsibilities:
Partner with ownership on daily operations, business priorities, and strategic initiatives.
Review budgets, forecasts, cash flow, project costs, and financial performance.
Monitor development and construction project budgets, schedules, and profitability.
Manage banking relationships, track loan maturities, and prepare construction loan draws.
Evaluate investment opportunities, project feasibility, capital requirements, and returns.
Identify operational efficiencies and improvements in reporting and workflows.
Coordinate with project managers, contractors, property managers, lenders, and external advisors.
Serve as the primary liaison with outside accountants and provide financial information for tax filings.
Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in real estate development, construction, investment, or property management.
Experience in business operations, project management, and/or real estate finance.
Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, project economics, and investment returns.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Hands-on, self-directed, and comfortable working directly with ownership in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.
Who can apply
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