Blue Hour Housing · 2 hours ago
Chief Operating Officer
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expBlue Hour Housing is tackling the workforce housing crisis by developing and managing affordable housing solutions. The Chief Operating Officer will lead the design and integration of the company's operating platform, ensuring effective execution of strategies and alignment across various functional areas.
ConstructionLeasingReal Estate
Responsibilities
Design and continuously improve Blue Hour's end-to-end operating model, from new site onboarding through stabilization and steady-state operations
Translate company strategy into clear operating plans, priorities, and execution frameworks
Establish company-wide planning cycles, goal-setting processes, and performance management systems
Build the annual and quarterly planning model that keeps the company aligned and moving forward
Ensure alignment and integration across Property Management, Development, Finance, and Business Development
Serve as the connective tissue between functional leaders—clarifying roles, decision rights, and accountability
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and act as the escalation point for cross-functional barriers
Develop structure and processes as needed to keep teams coordinated
Design and implement scalable systems, tools, and standard operating procedures to support rapid portfolio growth
Identify operational bottlenecks and lead cross-functional solutions
Evaluate and implement new technologies and workflows to improve efficiency, visibility, and accountability
Drive standardization where appropriate while preserving flexibility at the property level
Build the playbook: what does excellent look like at every stage from acquisition to operations?
Establish KPIs, dashboards, and operating reviews that give the leadership team real-time visibility into business performance
Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning from an operational lens
Ensure consistency in quality, execution standards, and performance across the portfolio
Develop accountability mechanisms to enhance transparency and drive results
Partner closely with the CEO on execution, prioritization, and organizational design
Support and coach functional leaders—helping them succeed without taking over their responsibilities
Help build the internal structure, operating cadence, and culture required to scale to 50+ properties and beyond
Play a key role in recruiting, developing, and retaining high-caliber talent as the organization grows
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in consulting or operations leadership, ideally in real estate, hospitality, housing, or another operationally intensive business
Proven track record building and scaling operating models, systems, and teams—not just running existing operations
Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to align diverse stakeholders
Experience working closely with founders or executive teams in growth-stage organizations
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building structure and process
Highly organized with excellent written, verbal, and general communication skills
Preferred
Builder's Mindset: You're a self-starter who has a strong bias for action, thrives in ambiguity, moves fast with limited direction, and is excited to design and implement scalable operating models and systems. You don't wait to be told what to do – you take initiative to create clarity and momentum
Strategic Systems Thinker: You connect dots across people, process, and product. You design solutions that solve today's problems while laying the foundation for years to come
Execution-Driven Operator: You're a pragmatic problem solver who's been in the trenches. You have strong organizational and project management instincts, can rigorously manage priorities with attention to detail, and know how to deliver tangible results
Force-Multiplier Teammate: You elevate the room. You collaborate easily, share credit, and care more about winning as a team than being the hero
Benefits
Equity
Performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive health benefits package
Flexible work location with proximity to major airports (current team based in NYC)
Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
Company
Blue Hour Housing
1 employee
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Chris Breen
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
San Diego Union-Tribune
2025-07-04
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