Intelligent City is an urban housing technology company that takes a product and platform-based approach to buildings. We combine exceptional design with mass timber construction, robotic manufacturing, and parametric software. Our mission is to build smarter and to empower people to live better. We create a new value paradigm for housing and workplace solutions that are more affordable, faster to build, consistently carbon neutral and socially resilient.
Our motto is ‘Build Smarter. Live Better. Think Change.’ If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply to join our team and help us build a better world!
About You:
We are looking for a seasoned COO who shares our passion for disrupting the traditional housing and construction industry. As our COO, you will have the unique opportunity to work in an innovative environment where you can make a real impact and play a critical role in shaping the operations of our company as we expand to multiple markets and manufacturing locations.
You have a high level of experience in the scale up of complex manufacturing environments that require constant innovation and process engineering to maximize the efficiency and output of large-scale commercial products. Perhaps you know the wood product manufacturing industry or building construction industries, although we are open to having you explain how your experience in other manufacturing industries can have direct relevance to our requirements.
If you're a forward-thinking COO with a passion for innovation in a technologically advanced manufacturing environment and a desire to make a real impact on housing challenges, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey and help us change the world, one building at a time.
The Role:
As a fundamental partner to our founding CEO, you'll be responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of the business. You will provide executive oversight of all internal operations of the company, including manufacturing operations, scaling operations to emerging markets, contract management, facilities management, inventory management, quality assurance, project execution and quality control, health and safety, and intellectual property protection.
Your strong change management experience will be critical in challenging the status quo and driving innovation and collaboration across multiple aspects of the business. You'll work closely with our multidisciplinary team, providing leadership and guidance to our various operations teams as we continue to grow and scale, guiding company expansion into new marketplaces. You will know how to establish appropriate KPIs and OKRs, measure the organization’s performance against them, and push for continuous improvement.
As a seasoned senior executive, you will contribute to the Company’s strategic direction along with the CEO, CTO, CFO and CCO, and other senior managers. You will plan and manage annual operating budgets to enable the achievement of strategic goals within the established parameters. You will utilize the latest technological tools and methods to enable data analysis and forecasting that ground the company’s strategy and ensure we remain ahead of industry trends and developments.
Qualification:
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in manufacturing operations or scaling operations in emerging markets.
Location:
This position is based in Vancouver, BC. Candidates from out of province are welcome to apply but should be willing to relocate.
Compensation Package:
In return for your contribution, we offer a compensation package that includes base salary, benefits, paid time off, and stock options. The base salary range for this role will be between $175,000 to $280,000. A discussion about base salary will begin during the first introductory call.
Candidates applying should expect stock options to comprise an element of the total compensation package. You'll have a direct stake in our success, with the potential for significant financial rewards as we continue to grow and disrupt our industry.
Responsibilities - Executive Leadership:
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a culture of innovation, diversity, and inclusivity, striving for open discussions, best hiring, and operational practices. We are also committed to providing a comfortable and accessible interview process; please let us know if we can support you throughout the process with accommodations.
Land Acknowledgement
Intelligent City acknowledges that its work takes place in Vancouver on the unceded, traditional, and ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples and on the unceded, traditional, and ancestral territories of the scəw̓aθən (Tsawwassen), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), and other Coast Salish peoples at its Delta location.