Chief Operating Officer

Role Description The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will provide strategic and operational leadership to JBJ As-Built Drawing Services, overseeing day-to-day operations, process efficiency, and service delivery across all business lines. This part-time hybrid role is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with a combination of on-site presence and work-from-home flexibility. The COO will be responsible for operational planning, resource allocation, workflow optimization, and cross-functional coordination between measurement, drafting, and project management teams. The role includes developing and implementing business plans, managing budgets, monitoring financial performance, and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery of services to clients. The COO will also support business development initiatives, strengthen client relationships, and drive continuous improvement in systems, tools, and operational standards.

Qualifications

• Strong Business Planning and strategic management skills to guide growth, set operational priorities, and align resources with company objectives.
• Proven Operations Management experience, including process optimization, workflow design, and cross-functional team coordination.
• Advanced Analytical Skills to interpret operational and financial data, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Solid Finance and Budgeting skills to oversee cost control, revenue tracking, and financial performance against targets.
• Experience in architecture, engineering, construction, or technical services environments is highly beneficial.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including team development, performance management, and collaborative stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural, hybrid work setting in Dubai.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree is an advantage.