Chief Operating Officer (US Construction)
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R74,000 – R83,250 ZAR. This role is suited for senior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO) - US ConstructionLocation:Remote (Preference: LATAM / Open to: South Africa & Philippines)
Employment Type:Full-Time
Working Hours:Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM Eastern Time (US)Compensation:$4000-$4500 per month
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to partner with the Founder during an exciting phase of rapid growth. The company expects to scale significantly over the coming months, and this role will be instrumental in building operational structure, developing teams, and driving execution.
The COO will oversee daily operations, implement scalable systems, and ensure the business continues to grow efficiently while maintaining exceptional service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute operational strategies that support company growth.
* Build and optimize scalable business processes.
* Lead cross-functional teams and department managers.
* Establish KPIs and performance reporting.
* Drive operational excellence across the organization.
* Improve workflows, efficiency, and resource allocation.
* Partner with leadership on strategic planning and execution.
* Manage budgeting, forecasting, and operational performance.
* Build organizational structure to support rapid scaling.
* Ensure accountability across all business functions.
Required Qualifications
* Significant operational leadership experience.
* Experience scaling businesses during periods of rapid growth.
* Strong people management experience.
* Excellent financial and business acumen.
* Experience building systems, processes, and operational frameworks.
* Outstanding communication and leadership skills.
* Must come out of a construction background.
Preferred Qualifications
* U.S. construction industry experience.
* Experience leading remote international teams.
* Experience in construction operations or project-based businesses.
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R74,000/month, this role pays well above the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($4,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 748 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →