Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer

Pathway Talent Partners is exclusively supporting a confidential search for a Chief Operating Officer on behalf of a highly successful, vertically integrated real estate investment, development, and property management organization headquartered in Western Wisconsin.

Our client oversees every phase of the real estate lifecycle, including acquisitions, development, construction oversight, asset management, and ongoing property operations. The organization has built an impressive portfolio of multifamily and commercial assets across multiple markets and continues to execute an aggressive growth strategy supported by significant assets under management and a robust development pipeline.

This is a unique opportunity for a proven executive leader to partner directly with ownership and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a growing real estate platform.

The Chief Operating Officer will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for driving operational excellence, organizational alignment, and scalable growth across the business. The COO will oversee the day-to-day operations of the organization while ensuring strong collaboration across development, construction, asset management, property management, finance, and administrative functions.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced operator who combines strategic vision with hands-on execution, has a strong understanding of real estate investment and operations, and possesses a track record of building high-performing teams and systems that support growth.

• Partner closely with the CEO and executive team to execute the organization's long-term strategic vision.
• Evaluate growth initiatives, acquisitions, development opportunities, and market expansion strategies.
• Participate in annual business planning, budgeting, and organizational goal setting.
• Drive accountability and alignment across all major business functions.
• Foster a culture focused on collaboration, performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Lead day-to-day operations across the enterprise.
• Develop scalable systems, processes, and reporting structures to support continued growth.
• Establish key performance metrics and operational standards across business units.
• Improve communication and execution across departments.
• Drive initiatives that enhance efficiency, profitability, and organizational effectiveness.

• Provide executive oversight of development projects from acquisition through stabilization.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and overall performance.
• Collaborate with development, construction, finance, and operations teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support due diligence and investment analysis efforts for new opportunities.

• Oversee portfolio operations and asset performance.
• Monitor occupancy, rental rates, operating expenses, and NOI performance.
• Identify opportunities to maximize asset value and investment returns.
• Evaluate business performance and drive strategic operational improvements.
• Ensure execution remains aligned with overall investment objectives.

• Provide strategic direction for property management operations.
• Support leasing performance, resident retention, maintenance, and customer experience initiatives.
• Promote operational consistency and excellence across all properties.
• Develop and implement best practices that support growth and scalability.
• Drive resident satisfaction and portfolio performance metrics.

• Partner with finance leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Monitor business unit performance and key operational metrics.
• Support capital allocation and investment decision-making processes.
• Utilize data and reporting to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Champion financial discipline and operational accountability throughout the organization.

• Lead, coach, and develop department leaders and high-performing teams.
• Build organizational capacity to support future growth objectives.
• Support talent acquisition, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
• Foster accountability, professional development, and employee engagement.
• Help cultivate a culture aligned with the organization's values and vision.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Construction Management, or a related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, including executive operational responsibilities.
• Significant experience within real estate development, multifamily housing, property management, real estate investment, construction, or related industries.
• Proven success leading organizations through periods of growth and…