Papich Construction is currently seeking a Chief Operating Officer to join our team.

Who We Are:

Since 1997 Papich Construction has successfully served clients across California and has helped build communities as a respected full-service General Engineering Contractor. We take pride in successfully owning and managing one of the largest equipment fleets in California as well as being a vertically integrated Heavy Civil Contractor specializing in Road & Highway, Emergency Response, Railway Infrastructure, Utility Infrastructure, Alternative Energy, Airport, Environmental Remediation, and Heavy Equipment Rental.

It is by design that we are known for our expertise and quality. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with an approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do, we’re just built to be better.

Joining the Papich team will provide you with a career that gives you ownership. As a 100% employee-owned company, Papich Construction empowers every employee to take ownership in their future. When we say our value is in our employees, we mean it. Building long-term success one project at a time and by working together and owning it, we all share in our successes. Own your future by joining our team at Papich Construction.

What You’ll Do…

The Chief Operating Officer will plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee operations activities in the organization, ensuring that the organization is managed and performing efficiently and effectively. They will develop and implement efficient operations and cost-effective processes to meet current and future needs of the organization.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· Participates in the hiring and training of management-level staff in the company.

· Organizes and oversees the work and schedules of departmental managers.

· Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

· Manages discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

· Integrate new business units or resources through strategic growth plans.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Establishes, implements, and communicates the strategic direction of the organization’s operations division.

· Collaborates with executive leadership to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on operations and projects.

· Collaborates with other departments to carry out the organization’s goals and objectives.

· Identifies, recommends, and implements new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials.

· Ensures that departmental decisions and project plans such as those for staffing, development, organization, material efficiency, equipment acquisitions, and facilities are in line with the organization’s business plan and vision.

· Establishes, communicates, and implements operations-related policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent support and execution.

· Reviews and approves cost-control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for projects.

· Establishes and administers the company’s budget(s).

· Presents periodic performance reports and metrics to the chief executive officer and other leadership.

· Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in operations management.

· Identifies training needs and ensures proper training is developed and provided.

· Establishes quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards by which the company’s efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated; identifies opportunities for improvement.

· Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business procedures.

· Implements policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations.

· Ensures work environments are adequate and safe.

· Oversees business departments, ensuring each is reaching goals set by departmental and company leadership.

· Plans, directs, controls, implements, evaluates, monitors, and forecasts budgets and cost of sales to achieve financial objectives.

· Communicates and explains new directives, policies, or procedures to managers; for major changes, meets with entire operations staff to explain changes, answer questions, and maintain morale.

· Improves customer service and satisfaction through policy and procedural changes.

· Leads coordination and integration of efforts among operations, engineering, technology, and administrative staff to produce smoother workflow and more cost-effective business processes.

· Projects a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry, and community.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For…

Building trust with the CEO.  The foundation of any great CEO and COO relationship is trust. This allows the CEO to confidently pass anything off their plate to the CEO so they can focus on the tasks that are the highest and best use of the CEO’s time.

A proven track record of hiring and developing high performers . We want our COO to attract, hire and retain high performers, in other words keeping their finger on the talent pulse. We feel that our ideal COO will understand that hiring top talent is one of the most important functions of the company.

Extremely effective at holding people accountable.

Our COO will be able to lead, manage and hold people accountable. Consistently holding people truly accountable takes the right COO and leader.  Drawing the map and keeping the organization on course because they are accountable for translating the vision and goals set by the leadership team into easily understood and actionable initiatives. They have the ability to jump in wherever they are needed to keep things on track and understand how to get the best from their team through impeccable execution. 

What You’ll Bring…

Required Qualifications:

· Experience in managing heavy civil construction, aggregate and asphalt manufacturing.

· Thorough understanding of practices, theories, and policies involved in the industry.

· Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

· Strong analytical, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.

· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, or related software.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or another industry-related field required; MBA preferred.

· At least 10 years of industry-related experience including three years in upper management required.

Preferred Qualifications:

· HCSS, Agtek, Viewpoint knowledge is a plus.

Work Schedule:

· Full-time

· Monday through Friday

· Weekends as needed.

What We Offer:

· Pay: $175,000 - $250,000 per year

· Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

· 401(k) with matching

· Health Insurance

· Dental insurance

· Vision Insurance

· Employee assistance program

· Flexible Spending & Health Savings accounts

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

Important Notes :

· This position is based in Arroyo Grande, CA, and requires full-time, in-office/on-site presence. This is not a remote or hybrid position.

· We are seeking qualified candidates that are available to start immediately.

· We strongly prefer local candidates or those with prior plans to relocate.

· Selected candidates for all positions must submit to post offer pre-employment drug/alcohol screen.

Work Environment :

Indoor and outdoor as required. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and carrying objects up to 25 lbs. is required.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters when performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Papich, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best.

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.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Papich makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. If you meet the above requirements, we welcome the opportunity to learn more about you. Please apply via this posting and not by contacting our local or corporate office.

We are committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities where we live and work. We place a strong focus on conducting our business in an ethical, compassionate, and respectful way. We seek to hire, develop, and promote a talented and diverse team of professionals. We believe in leveraging the power of our different backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and capabilities to create value for our company and our communities.

We do participate in E-Verify.

To all recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.