Chief Operating Officer

Compensation

Commensurate with experience

Reporting Line

To the CEO

Location

Based out of Metro Manila or Cebu, with regular travel to project sites nationwide

Job Summary

DOZA Group Inc. is seeking an experienced, highly capable, and execution-driven Head of Operations to join our senior leadership team during a period of rapid expansion.

This is not simply a role focused on maintaining current operations. We are looking for a leader who can build ahead of growth — creating the organizational structure, systems, controls, leadership layers, and operating discipline required for a company scaling from 400+ employees toward a workforce in the thousands.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Scaling the Organization

• Lead the operational transformation required to support DOZA’s next stage of growth, anticipating requirements rather than reacting to bottlenecks.
• Design scalable management structures, reporting lines, approval authorities, and accountability frameworks.
• Partner with the CEO in translating growth strategy into operational capability — evolving DOZA into a professionally managed, scalable organization without losing its entrepreneurial speed.

Company-Wide Operations

• Lead and oversee the company’s overall day-to-day operations, translating CEO direction into clear plans, responsibilities, and measurable outcomes.
• Ensure strong coordination among Projects, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and HR/Admin.
• Establish clear decision-making and escalation structures, reducing unnecessary dependence on the CEO for routine decisions.

Project & Construction Operations

• Maintain management-level oversight of all active projects — schedules, budgets, manpower, procurement, subcontractors, and quality.
• Establish standardized project reporting and review mechanisms across the company.
• Identify delays, cost overruns, and bottlenecks before they become critical, escalating major concerns to the CEO with clear analysis and recommendations.

Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead and coordinate department heads and key operational leaders, establishing clear KPIs and accountability mechanisms.
• Build the next layer of leadership beneath senior management so the company can scale without every decision flowing through the CEO.
• Partner with HR on organizational design, succession planning, and senior-level recruitment.

Systems, Processes & Scalability

• Review existing processes and introduce stronger systems, SOPs, controls, and automation where needed.
• Establish clear approval matrices and delegated authorities appropriate for a rapidly growing organization.
• Improve communication and information flow between project sites and head office.
• Work with Finance and Project teams to monitor budgets, operating expenses, collections, and profitability.
• Establish regular operational and financial performance reviews against budget, schedule, and margin targets.
• Help management identify underperforming projects or processes and establish corrective action plans.

Procurement, Supplier & Internal Controls

• Strengthen procurement and purchasing systems across the organization, including approval workflows, canvassing, and vendor evaluation.
• Establish stronger segregation of duties and controls around purchasing and disbursements.
• Work closely with Finance and Legal to safeguard against unauthorized transactions, financial leakage, and conflicts of interest.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in the construction industry, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or executive role managing large-scale operations, multiple concurrent projects, and sizable teams.
• Experience in a rapidly growing construction company is highly preferred
• Proven track record scaling an organization’s systems, structure, and leadership bench through a high-growth period.
• Strong command of project controls, procurement, and financial/commercial fundamentals.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead management teams, with strong judgment on organizational design and delegation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; comfortable operating at both strategic and execution level.
• Willingness to travel regularly to project sites nationwide.