Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Real Estate | Construction | Property Management

Brooklyn, NY

250K

About the Company

We are a well-established Class A real estate organization based in Brooklyn with operations spanning real estate, construction, and property management. Our company has built a strong reputation through operational excellence, quality service, and long-term growth.

Unlike many organizations, we already have solid systems and Standard Operating Procedures in place. Our next Chief Operating Officer will focus on ensuring those systems are consistently executed while continuing to improve efficiency, accountability, and collaboration across the organization.

This is an opportunity for an experienced operational leader who enjoys bringing structure, developing people, and helping an already successful company operate at an even higher level.

Position Overview

The Chief Operating Officer will oversee the day-to-day operations across multiple divisions, including real estate operations, construction, and property management.

This individual will work closely with ownership to ensure departments operate efficiently, projects stay on track, managers are supported, and company standards are consistently followed.

Success in this role requires exceptional leadership, emotional intelligence, and the ability to build trust with employees at every level, from field staff and office personnel to department heads and senior executives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across the company's real estate, construction, and property management divisions.
• Ensure company SOPs and operational standards are consistently executed.
• Improve accountability while maintaining a positive, collaborative culture.
• Oversee department managers and help them achieve operational goals.
• Drive communication and collaboration between departments.
• Monitor operational performance through KPIs and reporting.
• Improve workflows and eliminate operational bottlenecks.
• Support project execution, scheduling, and cross-functional coordination.
• Build and develop high-performing leadership teams.
• Coach managers through difficult employee situations.
• Partner with ownership on strategic planning and company growth.
• Ensure operational excellence while preserving the company's culture and values.

Email connie@maiplacement.com