Chief sustainability officer Jobs in Fort Wayne, IN

Job Description

On behalf of the Biggs Group, Titus Talent Strategies is representing them in their search for a Chief Operations Officer.

This role serves as the strategic and operational leader responsible for translating the company’s vision into disciplined execution across its construction, development, and property management divisions. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety, while also optimizing the performance of existing assets. The COO will implement scalable systems and processes that drive efficiency, consistency, and accountability across all teams, partnering closely with the President to align operations with financial and growth objectives. A key part of the role involves mentoring leaders, strengthening vendor and community relationships, and fostering a culture centered on collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Ultimately, the COO ensures that The Biggs Group operates as a unified, high-performing organization capable of delivering exceptional value to clients, tenants, and partners.

As a company that is leveraging the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), you will gain in-depth experience in this growing and widely accepted operating discipline. This is an exciting role that requires the ability to listen, learn, and teach and align other leaders. The ideal candidate will be someone of high moral integrity who consistently displays perseverance and is growth minded in their approach.

Impact l The COO is a newly created position, offering an excellent opportunity to expand accountability, partnering with the President / Visonary to achieve current and future objectives.

Established Reputation l The Biggs Group family of companies is well established in Northeastern Indiana and is committed to addressing housing and property development challenges.

Build, Mentor, Innovate l Develop a high-performing team while implementing secure, efficient, and strategic plans for growth.

Performance Objectives :

• Establish a strong understanding of the firm’s systems, processes, and culture while building trust across teams by immersing yourself into the business.
• Work with the Visionary (President) and get to know the team, learn the diversity of the business and high-level workings of the business units.
• Conduct a thorough analysis of the company's key performance indicators (KPIs), create operational scorecards / dashboards and develop actionable insights to drive financial performance for the business units.
• Evaluate the current financial landscape and begin identifying opportunities for improvement and alignment with strategic goals.
• Evaluate and optimize budgeting, forecasting, and compensation structures in

collaboration with the owners and HR.

Experience Requirements

7+ years of senior leadership experience , or an equivalent combination of leadership experience and demonstrated results, with a proven track record of leading and developing other leaders

Prior experience in real estate development , construction, or a closely related real-asset business

Strong financial acumen , including P&L oversight, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management

Demonstrated experience driving process improvement , building scalable systems, and increasing operational efficiency

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Titus Talent Strategies is an approved partner of The Biggs Group.