COO

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Heavy Civil Construction | Concrete & Trucking Operations

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will lead all operational functions for a fast-growing, second-generation, family-owned heavy civil construction company in Sioux Falls, SD. The organization has grown from approximately 70 to 160 employees in five years, recently completed an acquisition, and is projected to exceed $100M in annual revenue in the coming year.

Reporting directly to ownership, the COO will assume full responsibility for day-to-day operations while building scalable systems, developing leaders, and driving performance across the business. This is a hands-on executive role for a construction operator who thrives in growth environments and understands how to scale people, processes, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee operations across civil construction, concrete, and trucking divisions
• Manage a leadership team of approximately 10 direct reports, including division managers, project managers, estimators, and functional leaders
• Ensure successful execution of $1MM–$15MM projects, delivered safely, on time, and on budget
• Standardize operating systems, workflows, and performance metrics across divisions and locations
• Establish and track KPIs related to safety, productivity, quality, and profitability
• Build and maintain a strong, safety-first culture
• Develop and mentor leaders to support continued growth and acquisitions
• Partner closely with ownership on strategic planning, budgeting, and expansion initiatives

Ideal Background

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in heavy civil construction or related fields bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• Strong civil construction background with experience in organizations of 100+ employees
• Proven success scaling operations during periods of rapid growth
• Strong operational and financial acumen
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategy and execution
• Experience supporting or integrating acquisitions is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Significant bonus potential, with substantial upside tied to company results
• 401(k) with company participation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Full-time, in-person executive role

Please submit a resume for consideration. Only the most qualified applicants who provide a resume will be contacted. Must be eligible to work the U.S. without restrictions. If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing opportunities, contact Dan Poel with gpac. Resumes can be confidentially sent to dan.poelgogpac #COO #chiefoperatingofficer #directorofoperations #vpofoperations #heavycivil #heavyhighway #cement #excavation #roadconstruction #civilconstruction #highwayconstruction COO COO COO COO VP of Operations VP of Operations VP of Operations Director of Operations Director of Operations Director of Operations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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