Chief Operating Officer

The Chief Operating Officer (COO), DCS Asset Maintenance, is responsible for the overall strategic, operational, and financial performance of the Asset Maintenance business. The COO serves as the senior executive leader of the business and is accountable for delivering profitability, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, safety performance, and sustainable growth across a portfolio of roadway and infrastructure maintenance contracts throughout the United States. Working closely with the CEO and executive leadership team, the COO develops and executes business strategies that support geographic expansion, market growth, operational scalability, and long-term value creation. The COO provides leadership for all regional and project operations while building the organizational capabilities necessary to support continued market leadership. This role carries full responsibility for the Asset Maintenance business performance and serves as the primary executive accountable for achieving strategic, operational, and financial objectives.

Responsibilities

Overall responsibility for the strategic, operational, and financial performance of the Asset Maintenance business; Develop and execute the long-term strategic plan; Partner with business development teams to pursue new contracts, strategic partnerships, and growth opportunities; Lead operational planning and mobilization efforts for major contract awards and new market entries; Provide executive leadership and oversight of all Asset operations across multiple regions, projects, and customer accounts; Establish operational standards that ensure consistency, efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction; Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, innovation, safety, contract compliance, operational excellence, and cost optimization; Maintain full profit and loss accountability for the Asset Business; Develop annual business plans, operating budgets, and growth forecasts; Lead and develop a high-performing team of regional leaders, project executives, and operational managers; Serve as the executive sponsor for key client relationships; Ensure adherence to all contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and company policies; Lead risk management initiatives that protect the organization while supporting growth objectives

Requirements

Proven executive leadership experience (minimum 10 years) managing multi-site infrastructure, transportation, asset management, construction, or maintenance operations; Demonstrated success leading organizations through aggressive growth and geographic expansion; Strong operational execution expertise with business development mindset combined; Experience managing large P&L responsibilities (100mm+ required); Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with operational discipline; Proven ability to select, negotiate and manage subcontractors and subcontractor agreements to seamlessly deliver contract compliance; Proven leader capable of building high-performing teams and future leaders

Nice to have

State DOT experience; Experience with PBMC

Benefits

Company sponsored medical insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; life insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; career development opportunities; employee engagement events