Ron Johnson | Fractional COO & Turnaround Consultant
Helping Construction Companies Regain Profitability,
Operational Clarity, and Long-Term Value.
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Is Your Construction Business Facing a Crossroads?
Many construction and specialty trade companies reach a point where operational friction, declining profitability, and workforce challenges stall growth or threaten stability. Projects run over budget, cash flow becomes unpredictable, and the systems that once worked are now holding you back. You know change is necessary, but finding the right path forward while managing day-to-day demands feels impossible.

Common Warning Signs:
  • Consistently low or negative profit margins on jobs
  • Inaccurate job costing and poor cash flow visibility
  • High employee turnover and inefficient crew scheduling
  • Delayed project closeouts and mounting accounts receivable
  • Lack of clear systems, processes, and team accountability
Your Partner in Building a More Profitable Future
As a Fractional COO and Turnaround Advisor, I partner with owners and leadership teams to transform operational challenges into strategic advantages. My role is to provide hands-on, executive-level guidance to stabilize operations, restore profitability, and build a resilient business that runs efficiently. Whether your goal is aggressive growth, a smooth succession plan, or a profitable exit, I provide the expertise to get you there without the cost of a full-time executive hire.
Stabilize & Strategize
Diagnose the root causes of financial and operational strain, creating a clear, actionable plan for immediate improvement.
Implement & Execute
Lead your team to implement practical solutions, from financial controls to workforce optimization, ensuring changes stick.
Build Lasting Value
The goal is to create robust systems and a high-performance culture that drives sustainable profitability and long-term success.
Comprehensive Turnaround & Restructuring Services
When a business is underperforming, decisive action is critical. My turnaround services are designed to quickly identify the core issues driving financial distress and implement a disciplined plan to restore stability and profitability. We go beyond surface-level fixes to restructure the fundamental drivers of your business.
Diagnose Root Causes
Conduct a deep-dive analysis of financial statements, job costing, and operational workflows to pinpoint sources of financial leakage and inefficiency.
Operational Reset
Implement strict margin discipline, reset overhead to align with revenue, and optimize crew efficiency and field productivity to boost job profitability.
Financial Restructuring
Actively renegotiate unfavorable contracts, improve vendor terms, and work with lenders and creditors to restructure debt and improve cash flow.
Fractional COO: Executive Leadership on Demand
Gain the strategic oversight and operational leadership of an experienced Chief Operating Officer without the long-term commitment and expense of a C-suite salary. As your Fractional COO, I integrate with your leadership team to drive performance, accountability, and strategic execution across the entire organization.
This model is ideal for companies navigating growth, preparing for a sale, or simply needing to professionalize their operations to scale effectively. I provide the structure and systems that empower your team.
Optimizing Your Most Valuable Assets: People & Processes
In construction, profitability is won or lost in the field. Effective workforce and operations management is the bedrock of a successful company. I will build a high-performance culture by aligning your team structure, operational processes, and technology stack for maximum efficiency and control.
Implementing Robust Project & Financial Controls
Guesswork has no place in a profitable construction business. By implementing rigorous financial controls and project management systems provide crystal-clear visibility into every aspect of your operations. From accurate cash flow forecasting to disciplined change order management, we build the financial framework that enables smart, data-driven decisions.

Key Areas of Focus:
  • Accurate, forward-looking cash flow and budget forecasting by project and company-wide.
  • Streamlining the change order process to ensure all work is captured and billed promptly.
  • Improving project closeout procedures and accelerating accounts receivable cycles.
  • Implementing and optimizing construction management software for seamless integration.
Expertise in Leading Industry Software
I have hands-on experience implementing and optimizing the platforms that power modern construction companies.
Who I Partner With
I specialize in working with small-to-mid-sized construction contractors and specialty trade companies that are committed to achieving operational excellence and sustainable growth.
Construction Contractors & Subcontractors
General contractors and trade specialists with annual revenues between $5 million and $100 million, facing challenges with growth, profitability, or operational efficiency.
Specialty Trades
Deep expertise in sectors including Mechanical, Commercial Roofing, Plumbing, Demolition, and Electrical contracting, understanding the unique challenges of each.
Businesses in Transition
Companies in distress requiring immediate, hands-on intervention. Privately held firms contemplating sale, PE-backed firms optimizing performance, and family-owned businesses navigating succession.
Why Choose Ron Johnson?
When you partner with me, you're not hiring a theoretical consultant. You're gaining an executive ally with over two decades of in-the-trenches experience leading and turning around construction companies. I've sat in your chair, faced your challenges, and delivered the results you need.
25+
Years of Leadership
Across construction, demolition, and real estate development.
100%
Execution-Focused
Deep operational and financial expertise, I implement, not just advise.
Credentials: Former COO & Regional VP | USC MBA
Ready to Build a Stronger Business?
Let’s have a confidential conversation about your challenges and goals. Contact me directly to schedule an initial consultation and discover how we can restore profitability, clarity, and long-term value to your company.
Ron Johnson
Fractional COO & Turnaround Consultant