Chief Operating Officer

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This Role is for experienced candidates only.

About Us:

NY Major is one of New York City's premier full-suite commercial and residential construction firms — with 15+ years of excellence, 70 + completed projects, and a reputation for integrity, quality, and on-time delivery. We operate across Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, and the greater NYC metropolitan area. Our portfolio encompasses a range of development types, including multi-unit residential, commercial, institutional, and mixed-use projects.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced construction executive to join as
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
. The COO will own full operational leadership — overseeing feasibility, pre-construction, procurement, field operations, project execution, and close-out — ensuring NY Major continues delivering excellence, growth, and client satisfaction across NYC.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead early project feasibility, constructability reviews, and cost planning.

Guide zoning strategy, DOB approvals, scope definition, and budget alignment.

Oversee late-stage design approvals and pre-mobilization (demo, asbestos, soil testing, utilities).

Lead complete subcontractor bidding process, including bid review, tracking, leveling, and final selection.

Negotiate and award subcontracts; ensure
≥75% buy-out
before site mobilization.

Maintain accurate budgets through buy-outs and implement value-engineering savings.

Manage contract issuance, compliance tracking, and subcontractor/vendor performance database.

Oversee daily operations of PMs, APMs, and Site Managers ensuring schedule, cost, and quality control.

Review ACRs, daily/weekly reports, manpower, and safety compliance with NYC DOB + OSHA standards.

10.  Resolve field escalations: design conflicts, change impacts, logistics, and agency coordination.

11.  Drive TCO/C of O strategy, punchlist completion, and timely project close-outs with full documentation.

12.  Enforce performance, punctuality, attendance, and growth plans for office and field staff.

13.  Uphold operational consistency across RFIs, submittals, change mgmt, and meeting workflows.

14.  Implement technology evolution — Procore, scheduling dashboards, AI-enabled reporting, SOPs.

15.  Represent the company with clients, architects, lenders, and agencies; champion jobsite reputation and delivery excellence.

What We're Looking For:

years
in NYC commercial/residential construction, with hands-on experience managing GC projects from pre-con through close-out.

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).

Strong track record with project buy-outs, subcontractor/vendor procurement, and financial controls.

Thorough understanding of NYC DOB, permitting, and construction logistics in dense urban environments.

Proven leadership managing both office and field teams; disciplined, accountable, with high work ethic and integrity.

Tech-savvy, data-driven operator comfortable with digital tools, reporting systems, and continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits:

Qualifying candidates will earn an annual salary between $150,000 to $240,000, depending on experience and ability to meet the job description.

Senior leadership role with direct impact across all phases of construction and development.

Opportunity to shape and scale operations at a respected NYC firm with growth ambitions.

Collaborative, high-integrity culture with a proven track record.

Additional benefits TBD upon pre-qualification.

Summary

NY Major Construction & Development — Brooklyn, NY

Position: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Company Size: Mid-size general contractor/development firm (~25 employees)

Website:

Please send your résumé, a short cover letter, and references to

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