Yard Manager

Cogent Analytics; Schwenksville (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Incentives

Job summary

Cogent Analytics seeks a Yard Manager to oversee the overall management, maintenance, and readiness of all facilities, including HQ and remote yards. The role ensures safety, compliance, and optimized operations to support rapid deployment during storm restoration events.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years in facilities management, with experience across multiple locations and strong leadership. Travel to yard locations is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of facilities management experience in construction, utilities, or industrial environments.
• Experience managing multiple locations or regional operations.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance practices, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily operations related to fleet, facilities, and asset management across departments.
• Resource management and optimization of personnel, materials, and equipment.
• Develop and implement policies to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Monitor KPIs, analyze data, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead, motivate, and mentor teams with performance management.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with senior management on strategic planning and goals.
• Communicate with stakeholders and support emergency response readiness.

Skills

People leadership

Emergency response

Fleet and facilities experience

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities/Construction/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

FM software

Job description

Our client is a premier utility company specializing in rapid response and storm chasing to utility companies and contractors in need of a quick reaction force to repair power outages when they need it most. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we provide reliable and efficient solutions to help our clients restore power quickly and effectively during emergencies and adverse weather conditions while ensuring operational efficiency and financial sustainability. Our customers are our communities, and when they need us, we are there. The Yard Manager is responsible for the overall management, maintenance, and operational readiness of all facilities, including headquarters and remote yard locations. This role ensures that all properties, equipment storage areas, and support infrastructure are safe, compliant, and optimized to support rapid deployment during storm restoration events.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing Daily Operations related to fleet, facilities, and asset management: Ensuring smooth and efficient processes across various departments
• Resource Management: Optimizing the allocation of resources (personnel, materials, equipment)
• Policy and Procedure Development: Creating and implementing operational policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity
• Performance Monitoring and Improvement: Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), analyzing data, and identifying areas for process improvement
• Team Leadership and Supervision: Leading, motivating, and mentoring teams, including performance management and conflict resolution
• Compliance and Safety: Ensuring compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards
• Strategic Planning: Collaborating with senior management to set operational goals and contribute to strategic planning
• Communication: Effectively communicating with stakeholders, including senior management, team members, and other departments
• Preparedness for, and support of, emergency response events

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Business, or related field (preferred)
• 5+ years of facilities management experience, preferably in construction, utilities, or industrial environments
• Experience managing multiple locations or regional operations
• Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance practices, and safety regulations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, emergency-response environment
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and facilities management software

Preferred

• Experience in electrical contracting, utilities, or storm restoration operations
• Familiarity with fleet yards and field crew support logistics
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and tool safety standards

Work Environment & Travel

• Periodic travel between yard locations (PA, Pittsburgh, MS, CT)
• Ability to work extended hours during storm events and emergency response situations
• Combination of office, warehouse, and outdoor yard environments

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Plus full benefit package and incentives.