Chief Operating Officer (Greater Corpus Christi Area)

Company Description Bay Ltd. is a full-service, multi-discipline construction, fabrication, and maintenance contractor with offices and operations across the U.S., Latin America, Canada, and other international locations. The company serves clients in refining, chemical and petrochemical manufacturing, gas processing and transmission, offshore exploration and production, power generation, and refined products storage and transmission. For over 60 years, Bay’s professionals have combined diverse technical and operational expertise to solve complex construction challenges and support long-term business partnerships.

Role Description

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a full-time, on-site leadership role based in the Greater Corpus Christi Area. The Chief Operating Officer will oversee operational strategy, develop high-performing teams, strengthen organizational culture, and develop business strategies, plans, and procedures. Primary responsibilities include managing multi-discipline divisions, reviewing current and prospective contracts, providing estimating oversight, and coordinating with the business development team to align with the Company’s long-term growth objectives. 

Essential Functions

• Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency and performance while monitoring KPIs related to project execution, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for capital improvements, revenue growth, margin enhancement, and cost reduction.
• Attract, retain, and develop a high‑performing leadership team, while holding direct reports accountable for achieving commitments.
• Execute the Company’s business plan and achieve or exceed established P&L objectives.
• Partner with executive leadership to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on operations, projects, budgets, and systems.
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and policies while promoting Bay’s safety culture.
• Establish, implement, and communicate the strategic direction of the organization’s operations across all departments.
• Identifies, recommends, and implements new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational operational processes and use of resources and materials.
• Presents periodic performance reports and metrics, including cost reports and cash flow as they relate to current operational projects to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors.
• Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in operations management.
• Fosters a healthy organizational culture that supports collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Cultivates strong relationships with strategic partners, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Acts as the primary interface between the company and the clients.
• Actively participates in business development & estimating activities to ensure alignment in business strategies.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field
• 10+ years’ project management experience in Heavy Industrial Construction required
• 10+ years’ senior management experience required
• Proven success as COO, VP of Operations, or similar executive-level leader in the industrial construction industry with experience as a general contractor.
• Advanced organizational leadership experience within EPC, engineering, procurement, or construction industries is strongly preferred

Skills/Key Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with customers and employees at all levels
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents such as scopes of work and project schedules
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
• Skilled at transitioning between strategic vision and tactical execution
• Strong working knowledge of data analysis, operational metrics, and performance management
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment when handling day-to-day information
• Excellent time-management skills to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities
• Ability to work cooperatively across all levels, delivering on commitments – results-oriented
• Strong analytical skills required to understand and interpret data
• Ability to complete work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams)
• Ability to quickly learn the organization’s systems
• Must be able to work non-routine hours, when necessary
• Must have a valid, unexpired driver's license
• Ability and willingness to travel as required for out-of-town travel assignments

Physical Requirements

• Will work in an office primarily, with the ability to visit job site settings (indoors/outdoors)
• Must be able to tolerate being outdoors, exposed to heat and humidity, cold and rain, and around heavy traffic areas for short periods of time.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one office to another
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to operate a vehicle
• Constantly perform repeating motions that may include feet, leg, wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Frequently communicate with other members of the team. Must be able to exchange accurate information in a clear manner
• Work that includes moving and/or lifting objects up to 25 pounds