Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Job Summary

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) leads all operational activities across multiple construction projects ensuring the effective execution of complex works such as multi-storey buildings infrastructure and technical structures. The role focuses on standardizing processes strengthening project governance improving performance and safeguarding deadlines costs quality safety and cash flow. The COO ensures strong QHSE and ISO compliance while enhancing operational maturity and supporting the companys growth.

Job Responsibilities

Operational Leadership (Multi-Projects)

• Translate the CEOs vision into operational plans and oversee execution.
  
• Establish project governance structures including committees RACI reporting routines and escalation paths.
  
• Allocate priorities resources subcontracting and strategic purchases across projects.
  
• Coordinate between headquarters sites and external partners (clients consultants JV partners subcontractors).
  

End-to-End Project Management

• Oversee the full project lifecycle: estimation contracting kick-off execution handover and closure.
  
• Ensure adherence to targets for schedule cost quality safety and environment.
  
• Anticipate and manage technical planning contractual and supply-chain risks.
  

Financial Performance & Operational Controlling

• Manage project margins budgets commitments productivity and corrective actions.
  
• Monitor cash flow: invoicing collection advances and cost control.
  
• Strengthen dashboards KPIs tracking systems and decision traceability.
  
• Use ERP tools (e.g. Odoo) and project management systems (Excel Smartsheet MS Project etc.).
  

Technical Procurement & Subcontracting

• Structure the purchasing process: tenders comparisons negotiations contracting and quality control.
  
• Select and evaluate subcontractors (capability performance QHSE compliance schedule adherence).
  
• Manage supply-chain risks and secure critical materials.
  

Processes Methods & Operational Excellence

• Deploy standardized procedures: site processes checklists quality plans execution plans risk registers.
  
• Standardize planning practices (WBS dependencies critical path contractual milestones).
  
• Promote a strong execution culture based on rigor documentation and accountability.
  

QHSE & ISO Compliance

• Ensure full implementation of QHSE and ISO ( 45001) standards.
  
• Prepare and manage internal/external audits and corrective action plans.
  
• Promote a zero-accident culture and strong environmental and documentation practices.
  

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead project directors project managers and site managers and build overall team capability.
  
• Set objectives monitor performance drive development plans and oversee key recruitments.
  
• Strengthen managerial discipline accountability and results orientation.
  

Client Relations & Contract Management

• Serve as the senior interface with clients and stakeholders.
  
• Manage contractual aspects: letters variations instructions claims and scope protection.
  
• Maintain positive client relationships while protecting company interests (deadlines payments scope).
  

Requirements

Education

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering Construction Engineering or Management (or equivalent experience).
  
• Additional training in project management or industrial management is an advantage.
  

Experience

• Minimum 20 years in construction/infrastructure including multi-project management and performance oversight.
  
• Strong experience with complex multi-stakeholder projects (clients consultants subcontractors partners).
  
• Proven ability to structure and scale operational organizations.
  

Technical Competencies

• Expertise in managing complex multi-project operations (planning cost control risk management).
  
• Strong background in technical procurement subcontracting and supply chain management.
  
• Solid financial acumen: margin management cash flow commitments control ERP analytics.
  
• Strong understanding of QHSE fundamentals and ISO standards ( 45001).
  

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership decisiveness and ability to manage priorities under pressure.
  
• Effective communication and client-facing skills with the ability to handle tension and complex situations.
  
• Results-oriented rigorous reliable and structured mindset.
  

Additional Requirements

• Fluent in French; professional level in English.
  
• Willingness to travel regularly to project sites.
  
• Availability during critical project phases (launch key milestones crises delivery).