Chief Operating Officer

Job description

Chief Operating Officer - Luxury Residential & Hospitality Construction, Long Island City, NY

Our client is an established Long Island City general contractor serving luxury residential and hospitality clients across New York City. Built on a reputation for craftsmanship, honest communication, and a seamless client experience from start to finish, the firm is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to assume operational leadership of its general contracting business. This role offers a rare opportunity to run a respected, owner‑built company across its construction and business functions as the senior operating executive below ownership.

Key Responsibilities

Lead day‑to‑day operations across the general contracting business, spanning construction delivery and business operations, as the senior operating executive reporting to ownership.

Oversee project execution from pre‑construction through closeout, partnering with field and project management teams to protect quality, schedule, and margin.

Oversee field operations and site supervision, ensuring safe, on‑schedule, and on‑budget execution across active projects.

Direct all non‑construction functions, including accounting, finance, HR, legal, IT, purchasing, logistics, and office operations.

Own company financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, job costing, and reporting, in partnership with ownership.

Build, mentor, and hold accountable the leadership team across field and office.

Develop and implement operational policies, systems, and KPIs that improve efficiency and support disciplined growth.

Manage risk, insurance, contracts, and regulatory compliance in coordination with legal and financial advisors.

Oversee estimating, procurement, and subcontractor and vendor relationships to strengthen buying power and delivery.

Partner with ownership on strategic planning, growth initiatives, and the long‑term transition of day‑to‑day leadership.

Qualifications

Minimum of 15 years of progressive operations leadership, including senior responsibility within a high‑end construction or related building trades business.

Demonstrated P&L ownership with command of construction financials, job costing, and margin management.

Proven experience leading both field operations and back‑office functions simultaneously.

Direct experience overseeing superintendents, project teams, and field execution on high‑end build and renovation work.

Track record of building systems, processes, and accountable teams within an owner‑led business.

Strong financial acumen and the ability to partner with ownership on strategy and capital decisions.

Excellent leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills, with the presence to lead a team through an ownership transition.

Familiarity with luxury residential and hospitality construction strongly preferred.

Bachelor's degree in business, construction management, engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.

Proficiency with construction ERP and accounting systems and the Microsoft Office Suite.

This is a defining leadership role for an operator ready to take the reins of a premier New York general contractor and carry its standards forward.

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Worksite address

new york, NY, 10261, US

Who can apply

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