Robert Long

About Robert Long

I grew up in construction.My dad built the house I was raised in, I worked my way through college on job sites, and some time working with GC’s as a structural engineer. Now I get to help contractors protect what they’ve built.Construction is still one of the least digitized industries — which means massive opportunity for the companies that get it right. The teams that connect their systems, track quotes properly, and see job performance in real time win more work and keep more of it.Too many shops are still:• Managing quotes in spreadsheets• Running service and projects in separate systems• Hoping nothing slips through the cracksBut we all know hope isn’t a strategy.I work with specialty trade contractors to bring service, projects, and maintenance into one connected system — so leaders see issues before they become expensive.If you’re busy but unsure where profit is leaking, we should talk.

Experience

1. Account Executive

   BuildOps

   Nov 2025 — Present

   BuildOps is a unified operations platform built for commercial contractors, streamlining everything from dispatch to final invoice so teams stay aligned, agile, and profitable. It connects the field and back office in real time—combining scheduling, project management, and invoicing in one intuitive system—to help contractors scale efficiently and deliver exceptional service.

Education

• Olympic College

  Associate of Science - AS, Civil Engineering

  2012 — 2015

• Washington State University

  Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

  2014 — 2016