Fractional Chief Operating Officer

Summary/objective Trampetti IMG believes that accountability and ownership of effort are the winning formula that drives companies forward. We embed with clients, build infrastructure, and drive accountability until results stick. Our mission is to strengthen our clients’ bottom line while creating opportunities for growth.We seek self-motivated professionals with a superior work ethic, integrity, accountability, innovation, and transparency. Our consultants roll up their sleeves and work side by side with clients to deliver operational, behavioral, and cultural transformations that drive measurable performance and financial growth. With over 25 years of construction management consulting experience, Trampetti has successfully delivered over 100 projects valued at up to $3B. Our customized solutions improve productivity, quality, service, and profitability for small to mid-size commercial contractors nationwide. Our 10-year objective: help 10,000 construction firms improve their businesses and lives exponentially. Only apply if you have extensive commercial construction experience. We do not engage in residential construction. Role Summary: As a Fractional Construction COO, you will:

• Lead a six-week diagnostic and stand-up of core operations for $10–$20M commercial contractors.
• Act as interim COO during engagements, stabilizing execution while assessing.
• Deliver a 90-day operating plan, plus 1- and 5-year strategies.
• Coach owners, project managers, and teams on execution discipline.

Mandate: First 6 Weeks Week 1: Intake and baseline (financials, org mapping, interviews). Weeks 2–3: Deep dive into field operations, finance, preconstruction, systems, and people. Week 4: Synthesis and quick wins. Week 5: Operating system stand-up (cadence, dashboards, SOPs). Week 6: Strategy and handoff (90-day plan, 1- and 5-year roadmap). Deliverables

• Written assessment with quantified opportunities.
• Org chart with gaps and hiring sequence.
• KPI baseline and target ladder.
• Risk register and mitigation plan.
• SOP inventory and priority build list.
• 90-day operating plan.
• 1-year and 5-year strategies.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and fix operational dysfunction.
• Install structure and drive consistency.
• Build dashboards and metrics leaders use weekly.
• Report weekly to Trampetti CEO with status and blockers.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in commercial construction operations.
• Proven results improving margin, schedule reliability, cash, and rework.
• Strong financial acumen (WIP, job costing, forecasting, AP/AR, cash).
• Competence with ERP/PM/scheduling and timekeeping platforms.
• Process design and documentation expertise.
• Hands-on executor: you personally build, configure, and coach.
• Clear, direct communicator who delivers accountability.

Preferred:

• MBA or advanced degree.
• Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, or Predictive Index certification.
• Experience with ClickUp, Monday.com, HubSpot, or similar platforms.
• Track record with $2.5M–$50M revenue firms.
• Familiarity with financial consulting and organizational design.

Work Model

• Remote delivery with daily interviews and short working sessions.
• One onsite visit for workshop and handoff.
• Travel required for client workshops and assessments.

Application Instructions Submit your resume and a one-page operational impact summary highlighting 3–5 engagements with measurable outcomes (e.g., “Reduced project delivery time by 30% and saved $1.2M annually for a $15M construction firm”). Include two references who can verify operational impact.

Work Environment

• Multiple clients, fast-paced engagements.
• Must multitask and manage competing priorities.
• Quick learning curve with deep construction management foundation.
• Ability to create structure and consistency immediately.

Compensation

• Contract role with flexible schedule.
• Monthly retainer commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based bonuses tied to measurable client outcomes.

Job Type: Contract Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience:

• Construction Project management: 5 years (Required)
• Commercial construction: 5 years (Required)

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