Chief Administrative Officer
MRINetwork
Chief Administrative Officer - Construction Location: Bethesda, MD
Industry: Building Construction / Skilled Trades
Lead. Integrate. Transform.
Our client-a respected, well-established contractor with over 100 years of proven success-is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to join their executive leadership team. Known for tackling complex projects and delivering excellence, this organization values integrity, collaboration, and long-term growth.
Why This Role Matters
As CAO, you'll report directly to the President and play a pivotal role in shaping the company's administrative backbone. You'll lead and integrate critical functions- Business Management, HR, IT, Marketing, and Office Operations -to ensure operational efficiency and strategic alignment across the organization.
This is an on-site leadership position designed for real-time collaboration with executives, staff, and partners.
What You'll Do
Ready to take the next step in your leadership career?
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David O'Connor
Managing Director
Highland Consulting Group
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Industry: Building Construction / Skilled Trades
Lead. Integrate. Transform.
Our client-a respected, well-established contractor with over 100 years of proven success-is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to join their executive leadership team. Known for tackling complex projects and delivering excellence, this organization values integrity, collaboration, and long-term growth.
Why This Role Matters
As CAO, you'll report directly to the President and play a pivotal role in shaping the company's administrative backbone. You'll lead and integrate critical functions- Business Management, HR, IT, Marketing, and Office Operations -to ensure operational efficiency and strategic alignment across the organization.
This is an on-site leadership position designed for real-time collaboration with executives, staff, and partners.
What You'll Do
- Drive strategic leadership across all administrative departments.
- Partner with executives to set goals, monitor performance, and align operations with business objectives.
- Oversee policies, compliance, and risk management for a highly regulated industry.
- Optimize systems for efficiency, productivity, and growth.
- Manage insurance programs and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with IT vendors to maintain secure, high-performing digital infrastructure.
- Represent the company at industry events to strengthen visibility and partnerships.
- Education: Bachelor's in Business Administration or related field (Master's preferred).
- Experience: 10-15 years in senior administrative or operational leadership, ideally in construction.
- Proven success in strategic planning, organizational development, and system optimization.
- Strong financial acumen, risk management expertise, and leadership skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial systems.
- Competitive base salary + bonus + profit-sharing
- Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401(k) with company match
- Life Insurance
- Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
Ready to take the next step in your leadership career?
Apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation.
David O'Connor
Managing Director
Highland Consulting Group
View phone number on click.appcast.io
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