Fractional COO for Austin Trade Businesses

A Fractional COO runs your day-to-day operations 1-2 days per week. For Austin contractors, this typically means: facilitating weekly team meetings, tracking job profitability metrics, managing hiring and onboarding processes, fixing workflow bottlenecks, holding your team accountable to deadlines, and handling the operational fires so you can focus on sales and growth. Think of it as having a $150K+ executive on your team for a fraction of the cost.

We use a hybrid model optimized for Austin-Round Rock Metro businesses. This includes: weekly video calls for team meetings and check-ins, real-time communication via Slack or text for urgent issues, monthly or quarterly on-site visits for hands-on work sessions, and same-time-zone availability for Austin business hours. Most clients find this more effective than a full-time in-person COO because you get concentrated expertise without the overhead.

We work with trade businesses in the Austin-Round Rock Metro doing $500K to $10M in annual revenue. You're big enough to need real operations leadership (owner-does-everything stopped working), but not yet ready to justify a $150K+ full-time COO salary plus benefits. If you have 5-50 employees and feel like you're working harder than ever with diminishing returns, you're likely a fit.

We work with HVAC contractors, plumbers, electricians, roofers, general contractors, and landscaping companies throughout the Austin-Round Rock Metro. We understand the specific operational challenges of each trade in this market: Explosive growth outpacing capacity, Tech company relocations driving commercial demand. Our systems are built for trade businesses, not generic small business advice.

Engagements start at $2,500/month for 1 day per week of embedded operations support. Most Austin area clients invest $3,500-5,000/month for comprehensive COO coverage. Compare this to a full-time COO salary of $120-180K plus benefits. Month-to-month engagement—no long-term contracts. We earn our place every 30 days.

Most clients see measurable improvements within 30-60 days: clearer team accountability, fewer operational fires, better visibility into job profitability. Within 90 days, you'll typically see margin improvements as we fix pricing leaks and tighten processes. The testimonial from David's Electrical company reflects typical results: 2x revenue with same management overhead.

Start with a free 30-minute consultation call. We'll discuss your current operations, biggest pain points, and whether fractional COO support makes sense for your situation. No pitch—just an honest assessment. Many business owners realize they need different help than they thought, and we'll point you in the right direction regardless. Schedule at thekpsgroup.com/contact or call (469) 534-3392.

Business coaches give you advice and ask questions. Consultants diagnose problems and write reports. A Fractional COO actually does the work. We're embedded in your business weekly, running team meetings, tracking metrics, fixing processes, and holding people accountable. When there's an operational fire, we're in the trenches putting it out—not sending you a framework. Austin contractors need someone who executes, not just advises.