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⚙️ Chief Operating Officer (COO) — EPC & Infrastructure Projects in United States
US employers often pay premium rates and expect overlap with US business hours.
$100–$320 / hour≈ $13,000–$41,600 / monthUS
Run day-to-day operations across EPC and infrastructure projects, aligning delivery, safety, quality, cost and people performance with company strategy. Overlap with US time zones and a clear contractor or employee status are usually the first points to settle. This is usually a senior appointment, full-time or fractional, with a notice period and performance-linked pay.
Rates by city
| City | Hourly (USD) | Monthly (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $120–$385 | $15,600–$50,050 |
| Los Angeles | $110–$350 | $14,300–$45,500 |
| Chicago | $100–$320 | $13,000–$41,600 |
| Houston | $105–$335 | $13,650–$43,550 |
| Dallas | $100–$320 | $13,000–$41,600 |
| San Francisco | $125–$400 | $16,250–$52,000 |
| Seattle | $115–$370 | $14,950–$48,100 |
| Atlanta | $95–$305 | $12,350–$39,650 |
| Boston | $115–$370 | $14,950–$48,100 |
| Washington DC | $115–$370 | $14,950–$48,100 |
Key responsibilities
- Control cost, schedule and cash across the portfolio
- Resolve escalated project and contractor issues
- Develop project directors and delivery capability
- Lead operations across all active projects
Skills employers look for
- Safety and quality governance
- Performance management
- Process improvement
- Multi-project operations leadership
Tools and standards
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
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.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a COO, EPC & Infrastructure Projects cost in United States?
Indicative COO, EPC & Infrastructure Projects rates for United States are about $100–$320 per hour, or $13,000–$41,600 per month for regular work.
What should I know before hiring in United States?
Overlap with US time zones and a clear contractor or employee status are usually the first points to settle.
Which cities in United States do you cover?
New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle, Atlanta, Boston, Washington DC.
More: role guide · all roles in United States
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