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Chief Operating Officer

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CTBUH is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) who will be responsible for effectively running the organization: people, infrastructure,systems, and finances.

The successful COO will be a hands-on business leader who will oversee the company's operational performance and will guide the organization to enhance the current processes, procedures, systems and business disciplines necessary to grow the business.

POSITION LOCATIONCTBUH is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with offices in Italy and China. The team in Chicago is made up of 30 staff members, including Marketing, Events, IT, Membership, Research, Academic, Business Development, Finance & Administrative departments, as well as Executive staff. This role will be based at the organization's headquarters in Chicago, IL.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Report directly to the CEO, working closely to develop and implement policies, strategies and the direction of the organization Ensure that the day-to-day operations of CTBUH are effectively and efficiently coordinated, implemented and conducted within the framework provided Direct staff, including defining the organizational structure, recruitment, professional development, motivation, performance evaluation, discipline, compensation, personnel policies, and procedures, while ensuring compliance with human resources regulations Lead compliance with legislation and regulatory bodies Manage all aspects of the offices (Chicago, Venice, China), making sure that they have the necessary infrastructure, systems and protocolsCollaborate with the CEO and Board of Trustees in directing the organization's financial goals, objectives, and budgets

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS BS degree required; advanced degree in a related field is highly preferred At least twelve to fifteen years of demonstrated career progression in an operations leadership role High aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving Experience working within the building industry or for a global company, association, or trade organization a plus A basic understanding of business, technology infrastructure, and best practices with regard to business and IT systemsExcellent interpersonal and public speaking skills with the proven ability to comfortably interact with small to large groups and at all levels within an organization PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in working in a hybrid (in person/remote) collaborative environmentInternational business experience a plus OTHERS

National and international travel as neededTravel to key CTBUH events including regional and annual conferencePandoLogic. Keywords: Chief Operating Officer (COO), Location: Chicago, IL - 60603