⚙️ Chief Operating Officer (COO) — EPC & Infrastructure Projects in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Employers in Brisbane hiring this role typically need: run day-to-day operations across EPC and infrastructure projects, aligning delivery, safety, quality, cost and people performance with company strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Resolve escalated project and contractor issues
• Develop project directors and delivery capability
• Lead operations across all active projects
• Standardise delivery, safety and quality systems

Skills employers look for

• Performance management
• Process improvement
• Multi-project operations leadership
• EPC delivery and contract knowledge

Tools and standards

• Portfolio and operations dashboards
• Project delivery and stage-gate frameworks
• HSE and quality management systems

Typical deliverables

• Operations plan and delivery standards
• Portfolio performance review
• Safety and quality improvement programme

How success is measured

• Portfolio schedule and cost performance
• Safety record
• Cash conversion and margin

Common challenges

• Resource clashes between projects
• Supply chain and subcontractor risk

Work modes

• Freelance
• Remote
• Hybrid
• Onsite

COO, EPC & Infrastructure Projects assignments are commonly offered as freelance, remote, hybrid or onsite work. Agree the mode, hours and reporting upfront.

Hiring tip

Ask how they keep safety and quality steady while several large projects run under pressure.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a COO, EPC & Infrastructure Projects cost in Brisbane?

Indicative COO, EPC & Infrastructure Projects rates for Brisbane, Queensland, Australia are about $90–$290 per hour, or $11,700–$37,700 per month for regular work.

What does a COO, EPC & Infrastructure Projects do in Brisbane?

Run day-to-day operations across EPC and infrastructure projects, aligning delivery, safety, quality, cost and people performance with company strategy. Typical work includes lead operations across all active projects, standardise delivery, safety and quality systems and control cost, schedule and cash across the portfolio.

What qualifications are usual for a COO, EPC & Infrastructure Projects?

Engineering degree, often with an MBA; 15+ years in EPC or infrastructure delivery; Experience running several projects at once.

Can I hire a COO, EPC & Infrastructure Projects for Brisbane remotely?

Often yes. Time-zone distance is the main factor, so look for async-friendly candidates and clear written reporting. Agree working-hour overlap, tools, reporting and payment method before work begins.

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