Senior Product Manager, Project Management

About the Job

At BuildOps, we're building a groundbreaking software solution designed to empower today's commercial contractors. From service management to project execution, we're reimagining how our customers operate. Our team thrives on ambition, innovation, and collaboration-qualities we look for in every new hire.

As a Senior Product Manager, Project Management, you will build an industry-leading Project Management solution for the commercial subcontracting industry that spans field workflows, labor planning and forecasting, collaboration, financials, and AI-powered experiences.

You'll partner closely with our customers to deeply understand their people, organizational structures, processes, and what they need from their operations platform-then translate that into solutions that drive measurable outcomes for both our customers and the business.

You'll work cross-functionally with Engineering, Design, Sales, Customer Success, and leadership, and you'll be accountable for customer-driven KPIs and clear business impact.

What You'll Do

• Own the product vision and roadmap for the Project Management domain, driving strategy and execution with a cross-functional squad of engineers, designers, QA, and data partners.
• Engage directly with customers of varying sizes and segments to uncover needs, validate solutions, and ensure we're solving real project-execution problems.
• Design workflows that help contractors run stronger projects by streamlining field and office collaboration, preventing schedule slippage, forecasting labor demand, and providing accurate, real-time financial visibility.
• Leverage AI and ML to challenge traditional approaches, exploring and shipping innovative experiences that materially improve speed, accuracy, and decision-making for project teams.
• Align the roadmap with company objectives by working closely with other Product Managers, Customer Success, Sales, and Implementation to prioritize opportunities and trade-offs.
• Lead go-to-market and change management for your domain: communicate priorities and feature launches across the company, and partner with Customer Success to drive successful rollouts and adoption.
• Run effective beta programs with early adopters, capturing feedback to refine experiences before broader release.
• Own clear customer and business outcomes, defining and tracking KPIs that improve platform value (e.g., adoption, NPS, efficiency gains) and support revenue and retention goals.

What We Look For

• 7+ years of experience in the technology industry, with 5+ years in Product Management for B2B SaaS;
• or: 3+ years in a contractor or construction firm followed by 3+ years building B2B software as a Product Manager.
• Experience building end-to-end product experiences, including prototyping and solution development with AI coding assistants.
• Strong familiarity with contractor / construction project workflows (labor planning, schedules, change orders, cost tracking, collaboration) and how they show up in software.
• Mission-driven mindset, motivated by complex, real-world challenges faced by commercial subcontractors.
• Experience working in a technical environment, with basic SQL skills and proficiency in analytics tools to inform decisions.
• Strong understanding of agile development methodologies and a track record of working effectively with engineering and design in an agile environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience partnering closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., Sales, CS, Implementation, PS).
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data-both quantitative and qualitative-to shape product strategy and day-to-day prioritization.

Bonus

• Direct experience in specialty contractor operations (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or similar) or adjacent construction domains.
• Experience working on 2D / BIM solutions or construction project planning tools.

Who You Are

• Someone with a genuine passion for construction tech and the customers we serve.
• A strategic thinker who thrives in a high-growth startup environment.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and breaking down complex, messy problem spaces into clear, actionable work.
• A self-starter who takes ownership, follows through, and delivers results without needing heavy direction.
• Collaborative, curious, and eager to learn from customers and teammates across disciplines.
• A team player with integrity, grit, and a strong work ethic, who raises the bar for those around them.

Compensation

• Raleigh: $133,000 - $166,000 base + annual bonus opportunity
• LA/SF: $139,000 - $174,000 base + annual bonus opportunity
• Toronto: 120,000 - 150,000 CAD base + annual bonus opportunity

What we offer

• Generous equity grant, become an owner in our company!
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible PTO and hybrid work schedules
• One-time work-from-home allowance
• Hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, and Raleigh with hybrid work schedules and lunch provided for in-office days
• Company events and team-building activities, both in-person and virtual
• Fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic work environment
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement
• Chance to work with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions
• The chance to get in on the ground floor and build something truly groundbreaking for ourselves and our amazing customers

We welcome applicants from across the U.S. where we are registered to do business and able to support employment. Currently, this excludes the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, West Virginia, and Wyoming. This list is based solely on operational and compliance considerations and is reviewed from time to time as our footprint grows.

About BuildOps

Join BuildOps, the largest commercial trade platform in the country, as we transform the multi-billion dollar commercial contracting industry!

We're not just talking incremental improvements-we're talking a full-scale revolution, empowering the hardworking heroes who build and maintain the infrastructure that keeps our world running. See why contractors choose Buildops here.

This is your chance to be part of a rocketship.

We're fresh off a $1 billion valuation and a $127M Series C funding round (part of over $275M raised to date) led by industry-leading investors like Meritech Capital, BOND, and SE Ventures, backed by Schneider Electric (Reuters, TechCrunch, LA Business Journal) . Our latest investors join our team of industry heavyweights like Next47, former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo, former Salesforce President Gavin Patterson, and Boost Mobile CEO Stephen Stokols.

Their investment is fueling our aggressive growth and our commitment to equipping contractors with AI-driven tools to conquer chaos, boost efficiency, skyrocket profitability, and ultimately, deliver exceptional service.

At BuildOps, we're changing the game and doing the best work of our careers. You'll be a key player in a company that's truly making a difference for the backbone of our economy. If you're ready to tackle big challenges, work with a passionate team, and build something extraordinary, BuildOps is the place for you.

BuildOps is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

BuildOps will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act pursuant to applicable local and state laws.

Skills

Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Beta Test/Release, Business Skills, Business-to-Business (B2B), Business-to-Business (B2B) Software, Calendar Management, Change Management, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Planning, Construction Projects, Cross-Functional, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Establish Priorities, Forecasting, Funding, HVAC, Hubs, Juniper Networks M-Series, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Performance Metrics, Product Management, Product Planning, Product Strategy, Profit & Loss, Project Execution, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Prototyping, Quality Assurance, SQL (Structured Query Language), Sales, Salesforce.com, Service Delivery, Software Design, Software as a Service (SaaS), Startup, Team Player, Twitter, Work From Home

About the Company

BuildOps