⚙️ Chief Operating Officer (COO) — EPC & Infrastructure Projects in Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Employers in Calgary 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

• HSE and quality management systems
• Cash-flow and cost forecasting tools
• Portfolio and operations dashboards

Typical deliverables

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

How success is measured

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

Common challenges

• Keeping standards consistent across sites
• Resource clashes between projects

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 Calgary?

Indicative COO, EPC & Infrastructure Projects rates for Calgary, Alberta, Canada 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 Calgary?

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 Calgary remotely?

Often yes. Many teams work across provinces and time zones; confirm language needs, especially in Quebec. Agree working-hour overlap, tools, reporting and payment method before work begins.

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