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

Employers in New York 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

• Standardise delivery, safety and quality systems
• Control cost, schedule and cash across the portfolio
• Resolve escalated project and contractor issues
• Develop project directors and delivery capability

Skills employers look for

• EPC delivery and contract knowledge
• Safety and quality governance
• Performance management
• Process improvement

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 New York?

Indicative COO, EPC & Infrastructure Projects rates for New York, United States are about $120–$385 per hour, or $15,600–$50,050 per month for regular work.

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

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 New York 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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