Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Location: Tampa, FL

Company: Private Production Homebuilder

Type: Full-Time

Position Summa

ry
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of a growing private production homebuilding company based in Tampa, Florida. This leader will play a critical role in driving operational excellence, improving efficiency, supporting growth, and ensuring successful delivery of homes across the company’s Florida marke

ts.The ideal candidate must have direct production homebuilding experience in Florida and a strong track record of leading operations within the residential homebuilding industry. This role requires a hands-on executive who can partner closely with ownership and senior leadership to scale the business while maintaining quality, profitability, and customer satisfacti

on.

Key Responsibil

ities
Lead all day-to-day company operations across construction, land, purchasing, sales support, customer care, and related fun
ctionsDevelop and execute operational strategies to support growth, margin improvement, and scala
bilityOversee production homebuilding processes to ensure homes are delivered on time, on budget, and to quality sta
ndardsPartner with ownership and senior leadership to establish short- and long-term business
goalsDrive accountability across departments and ensure strong cross-functional coordi
nationMonitor operational performance metrics, budgets, schedules, and profita
bilitySupport land planning, product development, and market execution e
ffortsOversee vendor and trade partner relationships to ensure cost control and high perfo
rmanceIdentify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce cycle
timesEnsure compliance with company policies, construction standards, and applicable Florida regul
ationsLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing managemen
t teamServe as a key leader in a private, entrepreneurial environment with a focus on growth and exe

cution

Qualif

ications
Proven executive-level leadership experience in production hom
ebuildingMust have Florida homebuilding e
xperienceStrong background in residential construction operations, preferably with a private or regiona
l builderDemonstrated success managing multiple operational disciplines within a homebuilding org
anizationExperience improving profitability, efficiency, and operational
executionStrong leadership, communication, and organization
al skillsAbility to thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced, growth-oriented en
vironmentBachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent industry experience c

onsidered

Ideal Candid

ate Profile
Has led operations for a production homebuilde
r in FloridaUnderstands the Florida residential market, construction environment, and regulato
ry landscapeBrings a builder/operator mindset with both strategic thinking and tactic
al executionIs comfortable working closely with ownership in a private com
pany settingHas the ability to build structure, drive accountability, and scal

e operations

Compensation
Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including base salary, performance incentives, and

potential LTIs

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