2,693 Chief Operating Officer jobs in the United States

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

UHS is currently recruiting for our COO at Aiken Regional Medical Center located in Aiken, SC, which was named 2018's “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine. Aiken Regional Medical Center opened its doors in 1917 as the Aiken Hospital and Relief Society to provide quality healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities. Today, it is a 273-bed acute care facility offering a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional receives more than 42,000 emergency room visits, performs nearly 9,000 surgeries and delivers over 1,100 babies each year. The hospital has more than 1,200 skilled healthcare/support professionals, a team of more than 200 multi-specialty physicians and 130 volunteers to help the hospital continue to provide quality care. Aiken received an A’ grade in The Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety most recently in the Fall 2023.

The COO provides day to day operations of the hospital. Implements strategy of CEO and Corporation. Manages hospital departments efficiently and effectively to maximize quality of services and profits of the hospital.

This leader also:

• Directs effective quality operations to maximize return on investment and community reputation. Increases revenues and income before inter-company allocations, maintains or decreases the effective bad debt rate, achieves the margin percentage, and implements operating cost controls in the areas of staffing, supplies, purchased services, etc.
• Develops and provides quality programs and service to the community. Manages and implements programs to ensure all employees are committed to quality and service.
• Manages and develops employees. Through appropriate management practices, creates a hospital climate to motivate employees to highest performance. Establishes direction, coaches employees, provides feedback, and builds commitment.

This opportunity provides the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries

• Competitive Compensation

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

• 401k plan with company match

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Relocation benefits

Qualifications

• Five years of acute hospital experience, with a minimum of two years as a COO or equivalent level experience required.
• Master’s degree required, with a preference for MBA or MHA.
• Strong written and verbal and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Chief Operating Officer

Tallahassee, Florida | Full-time | Executive Leadership

My client is one of the fastest-growing MEP contractors in North Florida, delivering high-quality mechanical and plumbing solutions for commercial and federal projects. Their recent portfolio includes healthcare facilities, large-scale commercial builds, government installations, and high-efficiency HVAC/plumbing retrofits throughout the Southeast.

Their culture is built on four core values Hard Work, Dependability, Integrity, and a Positive Attitude and we are looking for team members who live these values every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across field teams, project management, estimating, procurement, and safety.
• Translate company strategy into actionable business plans and measurable results.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Mentor and develop department leaders, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Partner with the President and executive team to drive growth and profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical construction, HVAC contracting, or MEP operations.
• Proven track record leading multimillion-dollar construction projects.
• Strong financial, operational management skills and P&L reasonability.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive executive compensation + performance bonus.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Vehicle allowance and travel reimbursement.

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Chief Operating Officer

Location: Orange County, CA (On-site)

Industry: Legal Services

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a dynamic, experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead and scale their operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in consumer law (preferably personal injury), deep operational expertise, and a proven ability to manage large teams and complex systems. They are looking for a positive, energetic leader who can drive performance, implement new technologies, and foster a high-energy, mission-driven culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day operations, managing a large team (200+ reports) and multiple middle managers.
• Develop, track, and optimize KPIs, dashboards, and incentive systems to drive performance.
• Lead the implementation and adoption of case management software and other operational systems (experience with Litify or Salesforce is a plus, but not required).
• Manage data migration and articulate software requirements to ensure successful technology rollouts.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented culture—motivating staff, building morale, and driving mission alignment.
• Collaborate with leadership to set monthly goals, milestones, and performance targets.
• Adapt to a flexible work environment, including hybrid or remote arrangements as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Significant experience in operations leadership, ideally within consumer law or personal injury law.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large teams and complex organizational structures.
• Strong proficiency with operational metrics, performance management, and process optimization.
• Experience implementing new systems/software and driving user adoption.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and motivational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Litify, Salesforce, or similar case management software.
• Background in consumer-facing legal services at scale.
• Experience in the Texas legal market is a plus.
• Professional services experience adjacent to personal injury law will be considered.

Culture Fit:

• Positive, can-do attitude with a passion for building high-performing teams.
• Energetic, motivational, and able to foster a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
• Flexible and open to compromise—understands that the perfect candidate may not exist, but strives for excellence.

Title: COO

Compensation: $400,000+ cash comp plus Equity

Location: Long Beach, CA 90808

Email your word document resume to and reference the subject as COO

Position Synopsis

Our client is a consumer products company that launched their eCommerce platform two years ago that propelled the company’s top line to new levels as their Onni-channel presence has clearly been felt by all their competitors. They are seeking a Chief Operating Officer that will act as the Executive Vice President of Operations, Logistics, and Fulfillment to run the company alongside the CEO, CFO, VP of Sales, and CHRO. When push comes to shove you will lead day-to-day leadership as you implement well thought out plans for infrastructure build out of processes and personnel

In conjunction with CEO and equity sponsor your gravitas will accommodate the company's vision, mission and objectives. Constantly encouraging employees to reach new heights by leading by example and celebrating small and large wins.

If you are currently a COO, VP of Supply Chain, Vice President of Operations, General Manager, or SVP of Demand Planning that is ready for the next challenge this could be the right role for you.

Job Duties

• Lead the demand and supply planning functions, including the implementation of a professional Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle.
• Ensure effective communication and alignment between operations and other departments, including the CEO, Chief Marketing Officer, SVP R&D, and Chief Revenue Officer with whom you will work closely to drive operational improvements and strategic initiatives.
• Lead a Savings Value Improvement Program in partnership with R&D and conduct reviews of commercial relationships to identify cost-saving initiatives.
• Evaluate and manage the gross margin of our product portfolio, which includes over 1500 SKUs, and partner with the Marketing team on sourcing innovations for new product development.
• Drive continuous improvement in service levels and optimize working capital by identifying and addressing operational losses.
• Replace our current manual, Excel-based planning tools by identifying and implementing next-generation planning systems to significantly improve capability and efficiency.
• Professionalize the procurement function, moving beyond basic purchasing to a more strategic, holistic supplier management approach.
• Develop and execute an optimized outsourced supply chain strategy, leveraging our network of 70+ contract manufacturers and logistic partners.
• Oversee operational market expansion efforts into new regions, including leveraging partnerships with retailers such as Ulta & Sephora
• Develop a strategic logistics plan for e-commerce to ensure faster responsiveness while optimizing last-mile delivery costs.
• Be responsible for the negotiation and management of all freight, logistics, and 3PL contracts for both domestic and international operations.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing global operations team, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and accountability.

Qualifications:

• Experience in consumer goods, durable goods, industrial products, apparel, wholesale, Big Box Retail, eCommerce, or automotive
• Someone who can resolve conflicts and create solutions, as well as an excellent communicator
• Demonstrated ability to effectively inspire, develop, and lead a team; A leader who values teamwork, excellence, authenticity, accountability, integrity and commitment to the organizational values
• Possess in-depth knowledge of successful finance and operations strategies and systems to assure tight controls and sound financial reporting, business planning, and forecasting

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Confidential Search

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Location: South Carolina

Industry: Luxury Home Building

About the Company:

This privately held design-build firm has earned a reputation as a leader in its field, known for timeless design, craftsmanship, and a client experience that sets the bar in the industry. Over the last four years, during one of the most disruptive times in the market, the company not only sustained but accelerated its growth — strengthening processes, elevating standards, and building a foundation for long-term momentum.

What truly defines this firm is its culture. Leaders and team members alike describe it as family-oriented, values-driven, professional, and collaborative. People here don’t just talk about values — they live them. Integrity, accountability, and care for both clients and colleagues are woven into every decision and every project.

This is a company where passion for the craft meets discipline in execution. It is a place where belief in people and belief in excellence fuel growth, innovation, and the drive to continually raise the standard.

The Opportunity: COO / Integrator:

The COO will step into a thriving, values-led organization and serve as the operational anchor — bringing stability, clarity, and repeatable systems that allow the leadership team to keep building on their momentum.

Above all else, this role requires an exceptional people leader. The right candidate has a proven track record of managing, empowering, and aligning teams. They know how to step into an organization, elevate its people, and build the trust, accountability, and culture that take a company to the next level.

This role is about amplifying what already works. The COO will unify and empower department heads, ensure alignment across multiple divisions, and strengthen the company’s ability to scale — without losing the culture and standards that make it exceptional.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead & Empower People

• Serve as the direct leader of department heads, building trust and accountability across construction, design, cabinetry, admin, and pre-construction teams.
• Coach, mentor, and develop leaders — helping them grow while keeping teams aligned and engaged.
• Strengthen the company’s culture by living its values and ensuring they’re reflected in daily leadership and decision-making.

Strengthen Systems & Structure

• Build and refine the operational systems, processes, and rhythms that allow the company to scale sustainably.
• Ensure that tools, SOPs, and best practices are not just implemented, but actually adopted and embraced by the team.
• Bring clarity to complexity, simplifying workflows and ensuring that accountability structures support — not burden — the business.

Ensure Capacity & Flow

• Oversee scheduling and capacity planning, ensuring projects move smoothly from design through construction and cabinetry.
• Anticipate and address bottlenecks before they disrupt workflow, keeping teams coordinated and clients confident.

Support Financial & Strategic Alignment

• Partner with the President and accounting team to connect operational execution with financial goals.
• Track and communicate key performance metrics, helping the leadership team make proactive adjustments.
• Use sound judgment and data to balance growth with sustainability.

Uphold Standards & Client Experience

• Ensure that the company’s reputation for timeless design, craftsmanship, and service excellence is reflected in every client interaction.
• Protect and elevate the brand by holding teams accountable to milestones, quality standards, and communication expectations.

Integrate Across Divisions

• Serve as the operational bridge across all current and future divisions, aligning shared resources such as marketing, finance, and administration.
• Lead strategic initiatives and special projects, turning vision into reality without compromising day-to-day stability.

Qualifications:

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• Proven People Leadership: Demonstrated success managing and empowering teams, with a track record of building trust, accountability, and alignment across departments.
• Culture & Team Development: Experience stepping into organizations and elevating team performance through clear communication, coaching, and systems that stick.
• Operational Leadership: Ability to design and implement systems, training programs, and accountability structures that support growth and improve execution.
• Change Management: Brings calm, clarity, and steady leadership during periods of transition, complexity, or rapid growth.
• Financial & Business Acumen: Competence with budgets, projections, and performance metrics to align operational strategy with financial goals.

Preferred Background:

• 5–10+ years in senior leadership, operations, or general management.
• Experience in construction, design-build, or related industries is a plus but not required — the greater priority is proven ability to lead people and scale organizations.
• Familiarity with project management/workflow tools (e.g., Buildertrend, CoConstruct, or similar) is helpful.
• Comfortable engaging with high-expectation clients and maintaining brand standards.

Ideal Traits:

• A relational leader who knows how to hold people accountable while maintaining trust.
• Growth-oriented — eager to help an already successful company keep building momentum.
• Balances high standards with a people-first, values-driven approach.
• Willing to live in or relocate to South Carolina.

Success in this Role:

• The COO provides proactive, repeatable stability for the leadership team.
• Systems, training, and accountability are consistent across divisions.
• The company’s culture and client experience remain as strong as its growth trajectory.
• Salary Range of 180K-225K. Very dependent on experience.

Chief Operating Officer (COO)/ VP of Operations – Roofing & Construction

Mississippi Gulf Coast | On-site | Full-Time

About Us

We’re a fast-growing commercial & residential roofing company (~$10M revenue and scaling to $5M+) with a reputation for quality, integrity, and innovation. We’re not just building roofs — we’re building a process-driven, tech-enabled roofing company that will set the standard for our industry.

We’re not just building a roofing company — we’re building a tech-enabled operating system for roofing. Our COO will help ensure the data and processes we run today support the innovations we’re developing for tomorrow.

About the Role

We’re hiring a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to act as the owner’s right hand and run day-to-day operations across projects, warehouse, and field. This is a hands-on builder role, not a corporate corner office position. If you thrive in structure, love enforcing accountability, and get excited about scaling a company from $10M to $20M+, thi is the opportunity for you.

What You’ll Do

• Own all day-to-day operations: project managers, superintendents, warehouse/inventory, and scheduling
• Drive accountability and enforce SOPs across the company
• Implement operational KPIs and dashboards (profitability, job progress, equipment tracking)
• Reduce waste and improve efficiency — target: raise profitability from 8% → 12%
• Build operational capacity so the company can scale to $15M+ ithout breaking systems
• Lead and develop managers and field leaders

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record in construction or specialty trades (roofing preferred, but not required)
• Direct leadership over PMs, supers, or field ops at a company $1 M–$5 M+ in revenue
• Experience working with documented processes, SOPs, and structured systems (non-negotiable)
• Hands-on operator: comfortable enforcing structure, not just talking strategy
• Strong communicator and motivator who knows how to hold teams accountable
• Tech-friendly: comfortable with project management software, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Strong leadership and organizational skills

Chief Operating Officer (COO)/ VP of Operations – Roofing & Construction

Mississippi Gulf Coast | On-site | Full-Time

About Us

We’re a fast-growing commercial & residential roofing company (~$10M revenue and scaling to $5M+) with a reputation for quality, integrity, and innovation. We’re not just building roofs — we’re building a process-driven, tech-enabled roofing company that will set the standard for our industry.

We’re not just building a roofing company — we’re building a tech-enabled operating system for roofing. Our COO will help ensure the data and processes we run today support the innovations we’re developing for tomorrow.

About the Role

We’re hiring a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to act as the owner’s right hand and run day-to-day operations across projects, warehouse, and field. This is a hands-on builder role, not a corporate corner office position. If you thrive in structure, love enforcing accountability, and get excited about scaling a company from $10M to $20M+, thi is the opportunity for you.

What You’ll Do

• Own all day-to-day operations: project managers, superintendents, warehouse/inventory, and scheduling
• Drive accountability and enforce SOPs across the company
• Implement operational KPIs and dashboards (profitability, job progress, equipment tracking)
• Reduce waste and improve efficiency — target: raise profitability from 8% → 12%
• Build operational capacity so the company can scale to $15M+ ithout breaking systems
• Lead and develop managers and field leaders

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record in construction or specialty trades (roofing preferred, but not required)
• Direct leadership over PMs, supers, or field ops at a company $1 M–$5 M+ in revenue
• Experience working with documented processes, SOPs, and structured systems (non-negotiable)
• Hands-on operator: comfortable enforcing structure, not just talking strategy
• Strong communicator and motivator who knows how to hold teams accountable
• Tech-friendly: comfortable with project management software, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Strong leadership and organizational skills

Chief Operating Officer (COO)/ VP of Operations – Roofing & Construction

Mississippi Gulf Coast | On-site | Full-Time

About Us

We’re a fast-growing commercial & residential roofing company (~$10M revenue and scaling to $5M+) with a reputation for quality, integrity, and innovation. We’re not just building roofs — we’re building a process-driven, tech-enabled roofing company that will set the standard for our industry.

We’re not just building a roofing company — we’re building a tech-enabled operating system for roofing. Our COO will help ensure the data and processes we run today support the innovations we’re developing for tomorrow.

About the Role

We’re hiring a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to act as the owner’s right hand and run day-to-day operations across projects, warehouse, and field. This is a hands-on builder role, not a corporate corner office position. If you thrive in structure, love enforcing accountability, and get excited about scaling a company from $10M to $20M+, thi is the opportunity for you.

What You’ll Do

• Own all day-to-day operations: project managers, superintendents, warehouse/inventory, and scheduling
• Drive accountability and enforce SOPs across the company
• Implement operational KPIs and dashboards (profitability, job progress, equipment tracking)
• Reduce waste and improve efficiency — target: raise profitability from 8% → 12%
• Build operational capacity so the company can scale to $15M+ ithout breaking systems
• Lead and develop managers and field leaders

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record in construction or specialty trades (roofing preferred, but not required)
• Direct leadership over PMs, supers, or field ops at a company $1 M–$5 M+ in revenue
• Experience working with documented processes, SOPs, and structured systems (non-negotiable)
• Hands-on operator: comfortable enforcing structure, not just talking strategy
• Strong communicator and motivator who knows how to hold teams accountable
• Tech-friendly: comfortable with project management software, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Strong leadership and organizational skills

Chief Operating Officer (COO)/ VP of Operations – Roofing & Construction

Mississippi Gulf Coast | On-site | Full-Time

About Us

We’re a fast-growing commercial & residential roofing company (~$10M revenue and scaling to $5M+) with a reputation for quality, integrity, and innovation. We’re not just building roofs — we’re building a process-driven, tech-enabled roofing company that will set the standard for our industry.

We’re not just building a roofing company — we’re building a tech-enabled operating system for roofing. Our COO will help ensure the data and processes we run today support the innovations we’re developing for tomorrow.

About the Role

We’re hiring a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to act as the owner’s right hand and run day-to-day operations across projects, warehouse, and field. This is a hands-on builder role, not a corporate corner office position. If you thrive in structure, love enforcing accountability, and get excited about scaling a company from $10M to $20M+, thi is the opportunity for you.

What You’ll Do

• Own all day-to-day operations: project managers, superintendents, warehouse/inventory, and scheduling
• Drive accountability and enforce SOPs across the company
• Implement operational KPIs and dashboards (profitability, job progress, equipment tracking)
• Reduce waste and improve efficiency — target: raise profitability from 8% → 12%
• Build operational capacity so the company can scale to $15M+ ithout breaking systems
• Lead and develop managers and field leaders

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record in construction or specialty trades (roofing preferred, but not required)
• Direct leadership over PMs, supers, or field ops at a company $1 M–$5 M+ in revenue
• Experience working with documented processes, SOPs, and structured systems (non-negotiable)
• Hands-on operator: comfortable enforcing structure, not just talking strategy
• Strong communicator and motivator who knows how to hold teams accountable
• Tech-friendly: comfortable with project management software, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Strong leadership and organizational skills