Leadership That Protects Margin, People, and Contracts
Whether the issue is delivery, cash, or people, we install the systems that stop leaks.
Stop leaking profit to late invoices, messy handoffs, and guesswork. Fractional COO, CFO, and CHRO support. Senior judgment without full-time overhead.
The Full-Time Alternative
Full-time COO: $200K salary + $60K benefits + equity = $270K+ per year
Fractional COO: $3,700/month × 6 months = $22,200 total
You get senior expertise without the overhead, hiring risk, or 6-month search.
If this sounds familiar, you are in the right place
Invoices go out late and cash is unpredictable
Turnover and hiring headaches slow delivery
Compliance stress creates risk on public work
PMs run projects well but systems are uneven
How We Work: One System at a Time
Example
Fix invoice lag
Build pre-bill checklist → Train PM on weekly billing cadence → Lock the routine
Result: Invoices out 12 days faster
Example
Install utilization tracking
Simple weekly rollup by role and project → Dashboard shows over/under allocation → Owner assigned
Result: See margin leaks in real time
Example
Standardize project handoff
Kickoff checklist → Close-out SOP → Train team on workflow
Result: Margin drift stops
Fractional Leadership for AEC Firms
We charge $185 per hour. Most engagements run 20-30 hours per month ($3,700-$5,550). We work the way you buy: project, retainer, or task order.
Structure & Delivery
Fractional COO
Projects run, but margin drifts and nothing standard sticks.
Put discipline behind delivery. We lock in utilization, job costing, and handoffs, and we standardize SOPs so every PM runs the firm's way.
Recent result: 28-person consulting firm reduced invoice cycle from 47 days to 19 days in 90 days.
Standard Package
$3,700/month
20 hours per month
$185/hour • 90-180 days
- Core SOPs and QA systems
- Utilization tracking
- Project workflow planning
- One constraint per month
Growth Package
$5,550/month
30 hours per month
$185/hour • 90-180 days
- All Standard features
- Job cost tracking tied to decisions
- Compliance checkpoints
- Accountability systems
Finance & Compliance
Fractional CFO
"We have a CPA, but cash still swings and we guess on pricing."
Taxes and books are not finance leadership. We tighten AR and forecasting, make pricing and terms deliberate, and keep you audit ready.
Recent result: Finance errors down 85% and most profitable services identified within 60 days for a $4M firm.
Standard Package
$3,700/month
20 hours per month
$185/hour • Ongoing
- Monthly dashboards and forecasts
- Job costing by client and service
- AR discipline and collections
- FAR and Caltrans readiness
Growth Package
$5,550/month
30 hours per month
$185/hour • Ongoing
- All Standard features
- DSO target with weekly follow up
- Pricing and contract guidance
- Strategic budget planning
People & Culture
Fractional CHRO
"Hiring and retention feel random, and compliance is a worry."
Build simple people systems that scale. We deliver recruiting flow, onboarding, performance, and policies that reduce risk and keep good staff.
Recent result: Hiring time down 50% and compliance gaps closed that could have led to $75K+ in penalties.
Standard Package
$3,700/month
20 hours per month
$185/hour • 60-120 days
- Handbook and policies
- HRIS workflows
- Performance cadence
- Manager toolkits
Growth Package
$5,550/month
30 hours per month
$185/hour • 60-120 days
- All Standard features
- Recruiting process optimization
- Retention strategy
- Compliance training mapped
Marketing & Proposals
Fractional CMO
"Proposals are inconsistent and we look smaller than we are."
Build a repeatable pursuit engine. We sharpen positioning, systemize quals and proposals, and lift win rates without bloat.
Recent result: Win rate improved from 15% to 40%, proposal prep time reduced from 80 to 24 hours.
Standard Package
$3,700/month
20 hours per month
$185/hour • 90-180 days
- Proposal templates and roles
- Messaging and positioning
- Case libraries
- BD pipeline cadence
Growth Package
$5,550/month
30 hours per month
$185/hour • 90-180 days
- All Standard features
- Go/no-go criteria
- Competitor scan
- Pursuit strategy by segment
Strategy & Leadership
Strategic Advisory
"Big decisions feel isolating and urgent."
A focused sounding board. Monthly sessions that turn noise into clear choices on growth, hiring, pricing, and risk.
Recent result: Guided a CEO through a $12M acquisition and 18-month integration plan, completed ahead of schedule.
Advisory Retainer
$3,700/month
20 hours per month
$185/hour • Ongoing
- Monthly strategy session
- Scenario planning
- Growth map tied to capacity
- On-call input for urgent issues
Crisis & Turnaround
Interim Leadership
"We need stabilization now. Cash and delivery are at risk."
Intensive, short-term leadership to triage, stabilize, and transition. We focus on cash, communications, and the few moves that reset the system.
Recent result: Stabilized a $6M firm in 45 days during leadership transition, retained 95% of critical staff and all major clients.
Remote Stabilization
$7,400/week
40 hours per week
$185/hour • capped at 40 hours/week
- Rapid assessment
- Cash preservation and AR sprint
- Crisis communications
- Process triage
Hybrid with Onsite
$9,250/week
40 hours + travel
$185/hour + expenses • 4-10 weeks
- All Stabilization features
- Onsite days included
- 30-60 day stabilization plan
- Transition to steady state
Starter Option
30-Day Constraint Sprint
"I want to see results before committing to 90 days."
Prove fit, see results, then decide. We pick one constraint from the baseline, build the system, pilot it with your team, and lock the cadence. After 30 days, roll into Standard at $3,700/month or pause.
Sprint
$2,775
15 hours total
$185/hour • 30 days
- One metric, one owner, one cadence
- Lightweight tool or SOP
- Two video walkthroughs
- Choose to extend, sustain, or pause
Common Questions
What can you fix in 20 hours a month?
We target one constraint per month and solve it end to end. Typical flow: diagnose (4 hours) → design the SOP or tool (6 hours) → run it once with your lead (4 hours) → lock the cadence (6 hours). First-month wins often include an invoice cycle that is 7–14 days faster, a weekly utilization rollup, or a clean handoff that stops margin drift.
What happens at day 90?
We schedule a formal checkpoint. You get: Results scorecard (what improved, by how much) • System ownership transfer checklist • Three options: Stop (systems run without us), Extend (tackle next constraints), or Sustain (light monthly tune-ups at $1,850/month for 10 hours).
How do you pick the first constraint?
Short baseline review of AR, invoicing, utilization, WIP, pipeline, plus a direct interview. We rank leaks by impact and ease, then pick one for 30 days. You approve before we start.
What does side by side mean?
We design the system, co-run the first cycles with your PM in Zoom and in your ops meeting, and taper as the named owner takes over. You're never left with a binder and no training.
Why not just hire a CPA or project manager?
CPAs do taxes and books—not cash flow strategy, job costing, or pricing. Project managers run projects—not systems. We bring C-suite strategy + hands-on implementation. You get $200K+ expertise for $3,700-5,550/month with no hiring risk or benefits overhead.
Can I start with the 30-day sprint?
Yes. The sprint is $2,775 for 15 hours over 30 days. We fix one constraint together. After that you choose to roll into Standard ($3,700/month), continue with light sustainment, or pause. Zero pressure.
How We Work
We do not add fluff. We build small systems that create outsized results.
1
Assess and Align
Understand what works, what breaks, and the few moves that change outcomes
2
Design and Build
Create simple playbooks, cadence, and tools that your team can run
3
Transfer and Scale
Hand off cleanly and coach until new habits hold
Work with us by project, monthly retainer, or MSA with task orders. We match the way you buy.
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