Location: San Antonio, TX

Salary: $125,000-150,000

Campbell HR is with CNG Engineering in the search for a Chief Operations Officer who can assist in the growth and development of the company.

The Chief Operations Officer provides strategic and hands-on executive leadership across all operational functions of the firm. This role drives operational discipline, efficiency, and alignment within a fast-paced, project-centric environment.

The COO oversees accounting, human resources, marketing, business development and critical infrastructure systems, and key performance metrics to executive leadership. This position participates and monitors performance against targets and recommends
corrective actions as needed.

The COO establishes and enforces internal controls, risk management practices, and compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements. This role leads operational improvement initiatives, evaluates business systems and workflows, partners with leadership to scale operations efficiently as the firm grows and promotes a company culture that supports high performance and strong morale.

Serving as a key advisor to the CEO and Principals. The COO supports informed decisionmaking across the organization. This position ensures that business processes align with
sustainable growth, competitive pricing, and the timely delivery of profitable, high-quality engineering design services. The COO brings proven experience optimizing systems and
processes and a collaborative leadership style.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or liberal arts
• Expertise in project management, business operations, organization development, and
  leadership.
• Master’s degree in related field preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive operations experience and/or organizational leadership.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in a senior leadership or executive role within a
  growth-oriented organization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across
  teams and with clients.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Industry experience in consulting within engineering design, construction management
  or another project-based professional services firm.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and ability
  to pass a background check.

Expectations

• Partners with the CEO and Principals to shape financial strategy, annual planning and
  long-term growth objectives, translating business strategy into actionable operational
  plans across all departments.
• Evaluates business opportunities, including service-line expansion, geographic growth,
  joint venture partnerships and selective acquisitions
• Monitors critical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including net revenue, labor
  utilization rate, net labor multiplier, work in progress, accounts receivable aging,
  backlog health, overhead rate, indirect labor and project gross margin
• Provides strategic insight into firm-wide department-level performance
• Leads regular operational meetings focused on project status, risk management and
  resource allocation
• Collaborates with Human Resources on talent acquisition, development, performance management, skills mapping, employee relations and training needs
• Leads the development and refinement of standard operating procedures and
  automations to improve workflows, streamline processes and enhance internal
  communication
• Reviews vendor agreements for acceptable fee terms, payment provisions, retainage,
  indemnity and limitation of liability.
• Ensures and maintains adequate insurance coverage, including professional liability,
  cyber and general liability
• Oversees timely filing and management of corporate registrations, certifications and
  operational documentation
• Administers and optimizes Employee Resource Planning Software.
• Fosters a culture of service, technical excellence, accountability, responsiveness and
  collaboration
• Performs other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned

The above description outlines the principal duties and responsibilities of the position but should
not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all tasks that may be required. The candidate selected
for employment will be required to submit to a criminal background check, education
verification and drug test.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.