Chief Operating Officer

Setpoint Systems Corporation•Littleton, CO

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Setpoint Systems Corporation is a 43-year-old award-winning systems integration firm proudly serving the Rocky Mountain Region since 1983. With over four decades of experience, we have designed, installed, and serviced more than 4,000 integrated building control systems for over 1,600 commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. Our commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction has earned us numerous accolades and a reputation as a trusted leader in building control solutions. Setpoint Systems Corporation is rapidly growing, and we’re looking for an exceptional Chief Operating Officer to help us scale. This is a critical executive role for a dynamic problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment, leads with purpose, and is ready to build something great alongside a young, energetic, and smart team. The COO will serve as a key strategic partner to the CEO/CFO and senior management team — fully aligned with senior management and our corporate vision — leading all project lifecycle activities from engineering and design through installation, turnover, and lessons learned, while upholding our core standard: “Excellence is Our Standard, Customer Service is Our Passion.” This is an opportunity for a committed, hands-on leader who wants to build a department up, not just manage it — someone who sees the potential in a growing organization and has the drive and structure to unlock it.

Requirements

10+ years of Building Automation Systems (BAS) controls experience — including mechanical system design.
10+ years of management and leadership experience, with a proven track record of leading and developing teams.
Minimum bachelor's degree in electrical / mechanical engineering
Hands-on experience with job costing and profit-and-loss management, with the ability to analyze financial performance and drive profitability at the project level.
Strong scheduling and project management skills with a history of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
Demonstrated ability to manage organizational change and lead through rapid growth — building scalable processes and maintaining excellence through expansion.
Experience estimating labor, managing change orders, and overseeing subcontractors.

Nice To Haves

CEM / PE certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategies to ensure sustained project profitability, including job costing, profit-and-loss oversight, and financial accountability across all engagements.
Oversee the development and execution of comprehensive project planning and scheduling.
Manage engineering re-estimates to keep project budgets on track.
Drive continuous improvement across all operational workflows, including documentation, project execution, and service delivery. Champion the organization’s ability to manage change and scale effectively through periods of growth.
Serve as the primary interface for key accounts, championing customer development and satisfaction.
Develop, generate, and maintain detailed project and labor schedules.
Manage installers, technicians, and subcontractor selection and performance.
Oversee all project phases: start-up, checkout, turnover, and postmortems.
Estimate labor and material change orders and manage all change order documentation.
Lead project meetings and coordinate effectively across trades.
Contribute to the design of temperature control systems and related building automation products through SSC processes.
Develop and document project software, including databases, programs, and graphics.
Assist in equipment and material standardization; manage material schedules and requisitions.
Support compilation of project submittmits.
Develop and execute training programs for technicians, engineers, and internal staff.
Create and deliver customer training on newly installed systems.
Ensure accurate documentation of service orders, billing, and labor/material estimates.
Oversee proper postmortem documentation and lessons-learned processes.