About Our Client
Protex Water is a values‑driven, engineering‑led project delivery business with a flat, hands‑on structure and a strong culture of Smart, Hustle, Quality, and Reward. After a decade of significant growth, they’re entering a new phase – scaling up with more structure, process maturity, and leadership capability.
Job Description
The COO will play a key support role to the General Manager, and lead a diverse and experienced Operations and Project teams. Your role will include, and not be limited to:
* Operations & Project Delivery: Engineering / design, project management, production, procurement, and warehousing.
* Project Financials: Cost control, delivery time‑lines, and margin preservation across projects from $0.5M to $10M+.
* Systems & Processes: Initiate and lead implementation of best practices and operational platforms (e.g., Netsuite).
* Team Leadership: Manage / influence 5-7 functional leads across engineering, production, projects, procurement, and finance.
* Culture Stewardship: Maintain our transparent, merit‑based, and self‑policing culture.
The Successful Applicant
The successful applicant will require a variety of skills, experience and attitude to drive Operational performance;
* Engineering or technical background (degree preferred).
* Proven leader in project delivery with commercial accountability.
* Experience in engineering, infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, or similar sectors.
* Skilled in leading technically strong teams and driving change.
* Comfortable presenting business cases and influencing board‑level decisions.
* Grounded, humble, strategic – and not afraid to roll up your sleeves.
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