COO (Atlanta, GA)

Position Summary:

The Chief Operating Officer leads and integrates all operational functions of a build-to-rent (BTR) development and operating platform. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the COO oversees development, construction, leasing, property operations, asset management, and customer experience – driving growth, efficiency, and portfolio performance across the company.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day, process-driven operations across pre-development, construction, and project stabilization.
• Oversee land development, vertical construction, and community stabilization.
• Establish operational policies, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and operational performance.
• Manage relationships with contractors, consultants, and key vendors.
• Implement scalable operating systems and technology platforms.
• Drive operational excellence, cost control, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Establish and track KPIs across development, construction, leasing velocity, occupancy, retention, NOI, and overall portfolio performance.
• Lead risk management and compliance initiatives.
• Present operational results and strategic recommendations to leadership, investors, and lenders.
• Quarterly Board material preparation

Qualifications/Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in homebuilding, multifamily, build-to-rent, or real estate development.
• Proven track record managing large-scale development and operating platforms.
• Collaborative leader who builds strong relationships—teamwork is essential to scaling the business.
• Strong command of land development, construction, leasing, property operations, and asset management.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Build, mentor, and retain high-performing teams.
• Recruit and develop leadership talent.
• Foster accountability and cross-functional collaboration.
• Align departmental objectives with the company’s strategic goals.

Preferred Experience and Reporting Structure

• Experience with institutional investors, private equity-backed platforms, REITs, or large private real estate companies.
• Experience overseeing multi-market build-to-rent portfolios.
• Reports to the Chief Executive Officer and partners closely with the CFO, CIO, and Development, Construction, and Operations leaders.