Chief Operating Officer [HT-962053]

MID ATLANTIC CONTRACTING

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

THE PERSON

Do you thrive on turning vision into action and helping teams succeed together Are you passionate about building strong operations while honoring the people who make the work possible Do you bring a balance of strategy and hands-on leadership ready to step into the field as easily as the boardroom If you are a decisive collaborative leader who values curiosity and learning as much as results we want to talk to you!

Our ideal COO is:

• Transparent Communicator You share direction clearly encourage dialogue at every level and listen actively to ensure understanding across the organization.
• Hands-On Leader Youre not confined to an office; you work shoulder to shoulder with the team respecting every role and valuing the contributions of all employees.
• Curious and Humble You ask thoughtful questions observe before acting and learn from the people around you. You avoid preconceived ideas and adapt by truly understanding how the business operates.
• Accountable and Decisive You own outcomes make timely data-driven decisions without analysis paralysis and instill confidence by following through from start to finish.
• Strategic Business Partner You bring strong business acumen guiding growth financial health and long-term planning while championing innovation.
• Empathetic Mentor You coach and develop talent celebrate wins and foster a culture of integrity humility and respect.

Our ideal COO combines vision with curiosity grit with humility. This is a leader who drives results while honoring the heritage of a family-owned business. Youll enhance processes shape growth and create harmony between people and performance. At Mid Atlantic Contracting your leadership will have a direct impact on scaling the company supporting employees and building a future where success is shared by all.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of the COO role include but are not limited to:

Executive Leadership

• Guide the organization toward growth by translating strategic goals into a clear direction.
• Champion a collaborative team-first environment rooted in respect and accountability.
• Inspire confidence through decisive action and consistent follow-through.
• Foster innovation and process improvement while preserving the companys values.

Management

• Oversee financial performance across the enterprise including P&L and pro forma planning.
• Strengthen client retention satisfaction and acquisition through operational excellence.
• Lead employee growth and retention efforts by mentoring coaching and building efficiencies.
• Design and implement effective processes tools and metrics for proper labor and staffing levels.
• Manage multiple verticals and divisions ensuring alignment and clarity across teams.
• Support and manage sales leaders in driving organizational revenue and market expansion.

Accountability

• Hold teams responsible for process adoption and execution.
• Address escalated issues with fairness and clarity serving as a sounding board and problem-solver.
• Ensure operational initiatives are carried through from concept to completion.
• Balance financial stewardship with people-first decision making.
• Make work engaging and rewarding reinforcing the companys passion for winning together.

**This is a full-time in-person position based in the Woodbine MD area**

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Minimum 5 years in an executive-level role such as COO VP of Operations or Director of Operations.
• Experience leading multiple divisions concurrently.
• Experience in a blue-collar service industry managing diverse teams from hourly field staff to formally trained white-collar professionals.
• Commercial construction background including fleet safety programs purchasing and facilities management.
• Proven financial planning and analysis expertise with P&L management and strategic opportunity development.
• Track record managing sales professionals and organizational growth of $20M$50M in revenue.

Preferred

• Career progression from field experience into leadership demonstrating steady growth and success.
• Exposure to light manufacturing.
• Background in privately held or family-owned businesses.
• Enterprise risk management knowledge including insurance bonding and HR risk oversight.
• Experience guiding growth from $20M$100M in revenue.
• Involvement in merger and acquisition integration.
• Government contracting experience.

Desired

• Exposure to multiple trades including general contracting wireless infrastructure concrete contracting metal fabrication and contract manufacturing.
• Experience scaling organizations from 10 employees to 500 employees.

THE COMPANY MID ATLANTIC CONTRACTING

Founded in 1995 Mid Atlantic Contracting (MAC) began as a regional general contractor serving commercial and government clients. Over the years we have expanded into multiple specialties evolving into a multi-division firm that includes general contracting communications infrastructure metal fabrication contract manufacturing and concrete contracting.

Based in Woodbine Maryland our footprint covers Delaware D.C. Maryland Virginia West Virginia and south-central Pennsylvania. Our clientsfrom federal agencies to private developerscome back to us for our integration of hands-on technical capability cross-disciplinary collaboration and steadfast commitment to safety budgets and timelines.

MACs structure allows us to self-perform critical trades while coordinating subs design and infrastructure work holistically. As COO youll oversee and align multiple operational arms ensuring each division advances in harmony under a unified vision.

WHY WORK WITH US

• Beautiful rural location with access to major cities
• Highly experienced passionate leadership team
• Collaborative culture that values growth and knowledge sharing
• Opportunities to design and implement scalable processes
• Autonomy and ownership of your role
• A variety of projects spanning wireless custom builds government and concrete
• Work-life harmony as a top priority
• An environment that celebrates wins and enjoys the work

OUR CORE VALUES:

• Its Personal We invest in relationships win and learn together and treat every team member with care.
• Inspire & Empower Everyone leads and mentors; we grow each other regardless of title.
• Beyond the Box We constantly challenge the possible in service to clients and our business.
• Grit We choose positivity act ethically adapt and press forward with determination.

If you are a decisive hands-on leader ready to grow a thriving company then apply now!

Salary: $180k - $210k base performance-based incentives tied to company and individual goals

Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Life & Disability HSA/FSA EAP Wellness Benefits Supplemental Health Benefits 401(k) PTO

JOB CODE: Mid Atlantic Contracting