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 strategic, operational, and financial performance of the Asset Maintenance business; Profitability, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, safety performance, and sustainable growth across a portfolio of roadway and infrastructure maintenance contracts; Develop and execute 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; Develop scalable operational models; Provide executive leadership and oversight of all Asset operations across multiple regions, projects, and customer accounts; Establish operational standards for consistency, efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction; Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, innovation, safety, contract compliance, operational excellence, and cost optimization; Ensure successful project delivery while maintaining compliance; Build operational infrastructure and processes; Maintain full profit and loss accountability; Develop annual business plans, operating budgets, and growth forecasts; Drive margin improvement and operational efficiency; Monitor performance against KPIs; Partner with Finance to establish capital investment strategies; Lead and develop a high-performing team; Build organizational capability through succession planning, talent management, leadership development, and workforce planning; Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement; Serve as executive sponsor for key client relationships; Partner with customers to identify opportunities to expand services; Represent the organization with industry associations, governmental agencies, and strategic stakeholders; Ensure adherence to contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and company policies; Lead risk management initiatives; Maintain focus on quality, compliance, and operational governance

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; 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

Generous compensation packages; Employee engagement events; Career development programs; Company sponsored medical insurance; Dental insurance; Vision insurance; Life insurance; Paid time off; Paid holidays