Locations:
Greater Canberra, Australia Area
The Company is seeking a Chief Operations Officer (COO) to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and developing a high-performing team of Project Managers, ensuring the disciplined delivery of complex commercial fit-out projects to the highest standards of quality, safety, and commercial performance. This role requires a values-based leader who is inclusive, and committed to doing the right thing by their team, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors. The COO will work in close partnership with the Founder to drive operational excellence, deliver projects on time and within budget, and maintain industry-leading margins through rigorous project management practices. Candidates for the COO position should be degree-qualified in construction or a related discipline, with a background in commercial fit-out and commercial design and construction. Deep experience in leading multiple Project Managers across concurrent projects, strong technical knowledge of construction codes and standards, design and estimating, risk management, and best-practice OHS is essential. The ideal candidate will be commercially astute, yet down-to-earth, warm, and credible, with the ability to win trust, sell concepts to clients, and consistently exceed expectations in delivery. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing firm with a vision to raise standards in the building industry and to play a pivotal role in scaling the business while preserving its culture and values.
Functions:
* Operations
Travel %
Less than 10%
Fast-growing design & construction firm specializing in complex commercial fit-outs