Construction Office Manager - Dispatch & Billing (Mon-Fri)

Cogent Analytics; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights, weekends, or on‑call

Direct ownership relationship

90‑day onboarding plan

Job summary

Cogent Analytics in Arlington, Texas is seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead administrative operations, dispatch coordination, Billing, and compliance on-site. This role focuses on customer communication, invoicing, receivables, and day-to-day office management.

Reporting directly to ownership, you will work with trade leads and field technicians. A structured 90-day onboarding plan and a Monday–Friday schedule offer stability in a long‑standing company.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of office management or administrative experience in construction, trades, or field service.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, including invoicing and accounts receivable.
• Experience managing receivables and customer collections.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage recurring deadlines independently.
• Professional phone presence and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for incoming customer calls.
• Log, schedule, and dispatch service and warranty calls in coordination with trade leads.
• Follow up with customers after job completion and after quotes are issued.
• Oversee and coordinate with the after-hours answering service.
• Prepare and issue invoices within 48 hours of job completion.
• Manage accounts receivable and follow up on past-due balances.
• Prepare progress billing for commercial projects.
• Provide job cost details and material documentation to the external accounting firm.
• Maintain job records, filing systems, and digital document management.
• Coordinate vendor communication, ordering, and deliveries.
• Oversee daily office operations and workflow.
• Maintain a compliance calendar for trade licenses and certifications.
• Manage insurance renewals and issue certificates of insurance.
• Track permits from application through final inspection.
• Complete contractor pre-qualification packages and assemble bid submissions.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance, registrations, and fuel card assignments.
• Maintain tool and equipment inventory records.
• Support hiring coordination, onboarding, and apprentice hour tracking.

Skills

Office management

QuickBooks Online

Accounts receivable

Customer service

Organizational skills

Job description

Cogent Analytics in Arlington, Texas is seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead administrative operations, dispatch coordination, Billing, and compliance on-site. This role focuses on customer communication, invoicing, receivables, and day-to-day office management.

Reporting directly to ownership, you will work with trade leads and field technicians. A structured 90-day onboarding plan and a Monday–Friday schedule offer stability in a long‑standing company.