Job Title: Fractional COO / Operations Consultant Steel Erection Specialist
Location: Texasbased preferred remote/field hybrid okay
Type: PartTime / Fractional (1020 hrs/week 90day projectbased with potential to extend)
Compensation: $3000$6000/month or flatfee project depending on experience
Start Date: Immediate
About Us:
Were a hungry and growing steel erection company specializing in PEMB and structural steel. Weve got crews equipment and grit but now were hitting the limit of what hustle alone can do.
Were looking for a battletested operator who has built subcontractor operations before and knows how to install real systems: cash flow job costing scheduling billing and execution tracking. If youve taken a steel or construction company from messy to money we want to talk.
What We Need You to Do (The Mission):
Youll come in and build from the inside out:
Phase 1: Diagnose & Prioritize
- Audit current jobs cash flow cycle and cost leaks
- Identify top5 system failures killing time or money
- Create a roadmap to fix them fast and sustainably
Phase 2: Build Real Systems
- Create SOPs for job kickoff invoicing pay apps lien tracking
- Build out job cost tracking dashboards (labor materials rentals COs)
- Create change order scheduling and profit tracking systems
- Redline contracts and build templates to avoid getting squeezed by GCs
Phase 3: Transfer & Train
- Train owner 1 office/field person to maintain everything
- Set up tracking tools in Google Sheets / QuickBooks / Trello (or similar)
- Lay foundation for longterm growth and future hires
NonNegotiable Experience:
- Has built backend systems for a subcontractor (steel erection PEMB or selfperform crews)
- Understands job costing billing cycles pay apps and field coordination
- Knows GC contracts lien laws and how subs get squeezed
- Comfortable with lean teams getting in the weeds and building as you go
- Has sample SOPs/templates or can show previous systems built
NicetoHaves:
- Texasbased or familiar with regional GC practices
- Worked with QuickBooks Google Sheets Procore or Buildertrend
- Able to grow into fulltime or equityholding ops leader if its a good fit
- Background in field or field/office hybrid role (understands ironwork reality)
Comp & Terms:
- Starting at $3000$6000/month based on scope and experience
- Open to flatfee project model for 90day buildout
- Strong performance could lead to fulltime or leadership seat