Chief Operating Officer (Industrial/ASME)
Tiello has partnered with a highly successful Industrial/Mechanical Contractor in the greater Owensboro, KY area on their search for a COO with experience in quality specialty welding, including tube & pipe welding and installation, ASME Code welding on boilers & pressure vessels, equipment removal and replacement, general plant maintenance services, steel fabrication & erection, duct work fabrication & erection and any other shop fabrication projects.
Projects: Industrial - Pulp/Paper, Coal, Renewable and Gas Power Plants, Chemical, Oil/Gas, Food/Bev, heavy Metal Fabrication for Government Contracts and Commercial Projects.
Job Title: COO (10+ years)
Key Responsibilities:
- Able to perform all essential COO responsibilities
- Led a team of 100+ personnel & annual revenue of $20M in sales (currently)
- Lead and manage all day-to-day field and shop operations across welding, piping, mechanical services, and industrial maintenance.
- Ensure operational efficiency, quality assurance, safety compliance, and performance across all active job sites.
- Develop and enforce operational procedures, metrics, and reporting systems to ensure timely, safe, and on-budget project delivery.
- Collaborate with field leadership to address project execution issues, resource constraints, and customer expectations.
- Collaborate with the controller and president to develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and financial performance targets.
- Monitor key financial indicators such as job profitability, labor productivity, and overhead control.
- Ensure accurate job costing and support timely billing, collections, and cash flow management.
- Guide strategic investments in tools, equipment, systems, and workforce capabilities.
Skills & Qualification:
- Bachelor`s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 10+ years of senior leadership experience in industrial construction or mechanical contracting, with expertise in operations, estimating, and project controls.
- Proven ability to manage large-scale field operations, complex projects, and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Deep understanding of project cost structures, labor productivity, job costing systems, and scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera, MS Project).
- Strong HR acumen, including knowledge of labor laws, workforce development, and organizational planning.
- Track record of financial leadership, budget management, and delivering profitable growth.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Tiello is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Your Right to Work - In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
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