About the Role:
NextNRG, Inc. is seeking an accomplished Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead company-wide operations and accelerate growth across our energy, EV infrastructure, and clean‑tech initiatives. This executive will drive operational excellence, scale emerging service lines, and strengthen our position as a leader in innovative energy solutions. The ideal candidate is a strategic operator with deep industry expertise and a passion for building high‑performing teams in fast‑moving environments.
Key Responsibilities
Operational & Financial Leadership
- Own full operational P&L and partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term planning.
- Improve gross margins through process discipline, resource optimization, and utilization management.
- Implement reporting frameworks to track profitability, performance, and capacity across departments.
- Use data and analytics to drive decision‑making and evaluate operational and marketing effectiveness.
- Provide leadership input on pricing models, backlog forecasting, and growth initiatives.
Strategic Execution & Service Expansion
- Partner with the executive team to develop and execute strategic plans, including new market expansion.
- Operationalize new and evolving service offerings across digital, technology, project management, and energy solutions.
- Ensure services are scalable, profitable, and consistently delivered.
- Identify and mitigate operational risks impacting performance or reputation.
Technology, AI & Systems Enablement
- Evaluate and implement systems that enhance speed, quality, visibility, and client outcomes.
- Optimize the internal tech stack to support efficiency and scalability.
People Leadership & Organizational Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop multi‑disciplinary department leaders.
- Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management across the organization.
- Build a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure organizational structure aligns with strategy, workload, and growth.
Vendor, Partner & Client Management
- Select, negotiate, and manage third‑party vendors and technology partners.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Review and negotiate contracts, scopes of work, and proposals.
Energy, Utility & Infrastructure Oversight
- Bring deep experience in electric utility construction and energy infrastructure.
- Oversee Microgrid, Delivery, Due Diligence, and Industrial service lines.
- Lead execution of utility‑scale solar and wireless EV projects.
Operations Management
- Identify, analyze, and implement energy and efficiency projects.
- Prepare and manage departmental budgets and monitor expenditure.
- Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance.
- Review and approve takeoffs, requirements, and preconstruction deliverables.
- Lead internal review meetings to assess risk, scope, and strategy.
- Collaborate with project management to ensure smooth project turnover.
- Develop competitive pricing strategies and maintain strong vendor relationships.
Success Metrics
- Revenue retention and reduced churn
- Client satisfaction and relationship strength
- Operational efficiency and utilization
- Margin improvement
- On‑time, on‑scope project delivery
- Adoption of AI and data‑driven workflows
- Team productivity, accountability, and leadership effectiveness
Qualifications
- 10+ years of senior operations leadership in the energy sector, EV infrastructure, consultancy, construction, or similar complex service environment.
- Extensive background in energy or EV infrastructure (10+ years required).
- Proven experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams.
- Strong financial, operational, and strategic acumen.
- Demonstrated success implementing process discipline and operational accountability.
- Experience integrating technology, data, and automation into operations.
- Exceptional leadership, mentoring, and client relationship‑building skills.
- Thrives in fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environments.
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
- Authorized to work in US
About NextNRG, Inc.
NextNRG, Inc. is a leader in innovative energy solutions, delivering sustainable, reliable, and forward‑thinking services for over a decade. Our clients value our commitment to quality and performance, and our team thrives in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
NextNRG is building a first of its kind energy company, that delivers fueling, energy generation, storage, and distribution. Powered by patented AI technology, we are solving legacy energy inefficiencies to create the only vertical ecosystem from the pump to the grid, to the plug.
At the heart of the energy transition is one company built from the ground up by industry veterans - individuals who have spent decades solving the biggest pain points in electrification, grid stability, and infrastructure deployment.
NextNRG is the culmination of that experience: a vertically integrated, next-gen energy platform that unifies on-site mobile fuel delivery, wireless EV charging, commercial fleet electrification, predictive grid analytics, and advanced microgrid systems into one seamless ecosystem.
Mission
Our mission is clear: harness the power of cutting-edge technology to modernize essential systems and propel society into a sustainable and efficient future. Fueled by innovation and driven by data, we're leading the charge in transforming key sectors, starting with energy and transportation. Through our unique and patented data-driven products, we're redefining the way these industries operate, optimizing processes, and driving toward a more resilient and responsive infrastructure network.
Vision
Our vision extends far beyond the boundaries of today's challenges. We see a world where every aspect of infrastructure, from power grids to transportation networks, is seamlessly integrated and intelligently managed through AI and machine learning. This vision encompasses not just efficiency, but also sustainability and resilience in the face of evolving global needs. At NextNRG, we're not just dreaming of the future; we're actively shaping it. Join us as we embark on this journey to empower tomorrow's infrastructure and pave the way for a brighter, more connected world.