⚙️ Chief Operating Officer (COO) — EPC & Infrastructure Projects in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Employers in Chicago 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

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

How success is measured

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

Common challenges

• Supply chain and subcontractor risk
• Keeping standards consistent across sites

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 Chicago?

Indicative COO, EPC & Infrastructure Projects rates for Chicago, Illinois, United States are about $100–$320 per hour, or $13,000–$41,600 per month for regular work.

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

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 Chicago remotely?

Often yes. Overlap with US time zones and a clear contractor or employee status are usually the first points to settle. Agree working-hour overlap, tools, reporting and payment method before work begins.

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