BuildOps Appoints Former Procore Executive as Chief Product Officer to Advance AI Strategy

(SeaPRwire) –   LOS ANGELES, CA – 30/03/2026 – (SeaPRwire) – BuildOps is intensifying its focus on AI-driven innovation for the construction industry with the appointment of experienced product leader Will Lehrmann as Chief Product Officer. This move highlights the company’s ambition to transform how commercial contractors operate by shifting from conventional software systems to intelligent, decision-making platforms.

Lehrmann brings over a decade of experience in construction technology, including nearly 12 years at Procore Technologies, where he was instrumental in shaping product strategies for specialty contractors. His career also includes leadership at MaintainX, where he most recently served as Senior Vice President of Product. His deep understanding of the operational challenges faced by commercial trades aligns perfectly with BuildOps’ target market.

The appointment comes at a crucial time for the construction industry. Despite robust demand driven by infrastructure upgrades, healthcare expansion, and data center development, contractors continue to grapple with labor shortages and increasing operational complexity. Traditional software solutions, largely designed for documentation and workflow digitization, have struggled to keep pace with these evolving demands.

BuildOps is positioning its platform as a next-generation solution—one that not only captures data but actively interprets and acts on it. The company’s AI-native system is designed to help contractors anticipate needs, optimize workflows, and automate decision-making processes across projects and service operations.

In his new role, Lehrmann will oversee the company’s product vision and roadmap, with a focus on advancing BuildOps’ capabilities toward fully autonomous operations. This includes expanding the platform’s ability to unify project management, field service, and financial workflows into a single, intelligent system.

Lehrmann’s previous experience at Procore centered on building industry-leading tools for specialty contractors, particularly in project management. At BuildOps, his mandate extends further—driving the evolution of a unified platform capable of predicting, recommending, and executing tasks on behalf of contractors. The company refers to this approach as a “system of action,” reflecting a shift from passive software to proactive operational intelligence.

Commenting on the appointment, BuildOps Co-Founder and CEO Alok Chanani noted that Lehrmann’s extensive industry experience positions him uniquely to lead product innovation without a learning curve. Lehrmann, in turn, highlighted the platform’s specialized focus and data-driven architecture as key differentiators that enable AI to deliver meaningful value in the trades.

This leadership expansion follows a period of sustained growth for BuildOps. The company was recently recognized on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Startup Employers for the fourth consecutive year. It has also strengthened its executive team with the addition of Chief Revenue Officer Greg Gillis and Chief Marketing Officer Colin Piper, both of whom bring significant experience scaling enterprise software businesses.

BuildOps has secured more than $225 million in total funding, including a $127 million Series C round led by Meritech Capital Partners, achieving a valuation of $1 billion. Its platform is currently used by over 1,000 commercial specialty contractors across North America, spanning industries such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and refrigeration.

About BuildOps
BuildOps is an AI-native platform designed for commercial contractors, integrating service management, project execution, and financial operations into a unified system. Powered by its proprietary OpsAI technology, the platform enables contractors to manage complex workflows with greater efficiency and visibility. Today, more than 1,500 companies across North America rely on BuildOps, supported by investors including Founders Fund, N47, and Meritech Capital.