Chief Operations Leader - Construction & Service

Cogent Analytics; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Analytics is seeking a Vice President of Operations to design, implement, and continuously improve its operational system across construction, service, and project management. The role ensures work is planned, executed, and completed profitably with clear accountability and measurable performance.

The candidate will lead the Operations team, enforce standardized practices, and drive performance through KPIs and disciplined governance, fostering depth and succession within leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of operations leadership experience.
• HVAC, plumbing, or construction industry experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing operations through metrics and systems.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce standardized operating practices across all functions.
• Ensure profitable, predictable, and on‑time project execution with strict cost controls.
• Provide leadership to Construction Director, Service Director, and Project Manager; define roles and expectations.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, dashboards, and cadence for performance visibility.
• Plan capacity and coordinate between project management and field execution.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives without disrupting operations.

Skills

Operations leadership

Metrics & systems

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/engineering/related field

Job description

Cogent Analytics is seeking a Vice President of Operations to design, implement, and continuously improve its operational system across construction, service, and project management. The role ensures work is planned, executed, and completed profitably with clear accountability and measurable performance.

The candidate will lead the Operations team, enforce standardized practices, and drive performance through KPIs and disciplined governance, fostering depth and succession within leadership.