Chief Operating Officer- Luxury Residential

The Quest Organization • Full-time • Washington DC-Baltimore Area, US • $400,000 - $500,000 / year • 1w ago

Our client is a privately held, fully integrated real estate development and investment firm with a long-standing history and strong growth trajectory. The company specializes in high-quality multifamily and mixed-use developments, with a focus on design excellence, operational efficiency, and long-term value creation. With in-house capabilities across development, construction, and property management, the firm has completed billions in real estate transactions and developed thousands of residential units throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for overseeing and optimizing core business operations across finance, property management, development, and construction. This individual will partner closely with ownership to drive strategic growth initiatives, enhance operational performance, and help guide the next phase of the company’s evolution.

Responsibilities:

Oversee day-to-day operations across Finance & Accounting, Property Management (residential and commercial), Development, Construction, and Risk Management
Partner with ownership on strategic planning, growth initiatives, and capital deployment
Drive operational efficiency, scalability, and profitability across all business lines
Serve on the Investment Committee and Executive Leadership Team
Lead, mentor, and manage senior leadership, including CFO and division heads
Implement best-in-class processes, systems, and reporting infrastructure
Participate in investment, development, and asset management decision-making
Foster a high-performance, entrepreneurial culture across the organization

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred
20+ years of experience in real estate investment, development, or operations
Proven experience in a senior leadership role (COO, President, or CFO/COO hybrid) within a multifamily-focused organization
Deep expertise in Class A multifamily assets; mixed-use and commercial experience preferred
Strong background in real estate finance, accounting, and capital structuring
Experience with ground-up development and lease-up of large-scale multifamily projects
Demonstrated success managing vertically integrated platforms
Strategic, growth-oriented executive with strong operational instincts
Hands-on leader with the ability to execute while thinking long-term
High level of integrity, professionalism, and emotional intelligence
Effective communicator with strong presentation and stakeholder management skills
Collaborative, low-ego leadership style with the ability to influence across all levels
Proven ability to drive results in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment