Chief Operations Officer (COO) (Frankfort)

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Operations to lead our organization's operational strategies and initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities and a proven track record in operations management. This role requires a strategic thinker who can effectively manage resources, drive process improvements, and foster business development while ensuring alignment with the company's goals.

• Responsibilities
• Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness across all departments.
• Lead and mentor a team of managers, providing guidance and support to enhance their performance.
• Develop and implement strategic plans that align with organizational objectives.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project completion.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors and partners to optimize operational costs.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance productivity.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align operational strategies with overall business goals.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Qualifications
• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within operations management.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Strong leadership and knowledge of utility infrastructure installation.
• Strong knowledge of directional drilling and fiber optic cable installation.
• Excellent project management skills with a focus on delivering results on time and within budget.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution, with a focus on long-term growth.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits :
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule :

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s) :

• How many years of telecommunications infrastructure installation do you have?

Education :

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience :

• Project leadership : 5 years (Required)
• Construction management : 5 years (Required)
• Fiber splicing : 5 years (Preferred)
• Cabling : 5 years (Preferred)

License / Certification :

• OSHA 30 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute :

• Frankfort, IL 60423 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate :

• Frankfort, IL 60423 : Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location : In person