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

Employers in Edmonton 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

• Develop project directors and delivery capability
• Lead operations across all active projects
• Standardise delivery, safety and quality systems
• Control cost, schedule and cash across the portfolio

Skills employers look for

• Process improvement
• Multi-project operations leadership
• EPC delivery and contract knowledge
• Safety and quality governance

Tools and standards

• Cash-flow and cost forecasting tools
• Portfolio and operations dashboards
• Project delivery and stage-gate frameworks

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.

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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 Edmonton?

Indicative COO, EPC & Infrastructure Projects rates for Edmonton, Alberta, Canada are about $85–$275 per hour, or $11,050–$35,750 per month for regular work.

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

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 Edmonton 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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