Chief Operations Manager

NW Recruiting Partners

Chief Operations Manager

Everett, WA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Chief Operations Manager

    Everett

    Join a well-established and fast-growing General Contractor with $100M in annual revenue and a robust multi-family, self-storage, and retail development pipeline. As the company enters its next phase of growth, they are seeking a strategic, operationally minded leader to drive cross-functional excellence and support long-term scalability.

    This high-impact role offers long-term stability, leadership autonomy, and the opportunity to shape a values-driven organization. Construction experience is not required—we’re looking for a strong business operator who knows how to lead teams, optimize systems, and get results.

    Chief Operations Manager Responsibilities:

    • Lead and develop high-performing teams across departments, fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, and results.
    • Build and reinforce an operations-focused culture grounded in collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
    • Translate company vision into actionable strategies, systems, and processes.
    • Oversee and align daily operations across field, administration, accounting, and marketing to ensure seamless execution and communication.
    • Identify and address operational gaps, implement best practices, and lead change initiatives across departments.
    • Establish and monitor key performance metrics, holding teams accountable to operational goals.
    • Guide hiring decisions, team assignments, vendor selection, and subcontractor coordination to ensure optimal project execution.
    • Oversee project schedules and budgets, ensuring alignment with business targets and timelines.
    • Drive proactive issue resolution and problem-solving to eliminate roadblocks and inefficiencies.
    • Mentor and coach team leaders, enhancing individual performance and building organizational capacity.
    • Ensure compliance, accurate documentation, and risk mitigation across contracts, change orders, and client-facing communications.
    • Collaborate with finance to manage billing cycles, accounts receivable, and financial closeout processes.

    Chief Operations Manager Qualifications:

    • 5+ years of experience in an executive-level operations or general management role.
    • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or MBA preferred.
    • Proven track record of scaling teams, building systems, and delivering results in a growing organization.
    • Exceptional leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
    • Strong understanding of budgeting, contract negotiation, performance management, and process improvement.
    • Comfortable navigating competing priorities while maintaining alignment across departments.
    • Proficient in data analysis, business software (including Microsoft Office Suite), and systems optimization.
    • Familiarity with business infrastructure, compliance, and operational risk management.

    Company Benefits:

    • Medical/Dental/Vision insurance with 95% of employee’s paid by employer.
    • 401k with employer match at 4%
    • Generous PTO and paid holidays

    Compensation: $150,000 - $225,000 + 20% Bonus Potential