Operations Manager
Phoenix, AZ
$170,000-$200,000 Base Salary + Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) + Benefits
Lead the business. Develop the leaders. Own the results.
Operations Managers play a critical role in business performance, providing leadership across project execution, financial results, workforce development, and customer relationships. By aligning field operations, project management, and business strategy, they help ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably, and to the highest standards of quality.
At RK Mechanical, you'll lead business unit operations across industrial, semiconductor, mission-critical, healthcare, manufacturing, and commercial construction projects. Working closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Preconstruction, and executive leadership, you'll oversee project performance, staffing strategies, forecasting, customer relationships, and operational execution.
This is an opportunity to lead a growing business, develop high-performing project teams, and influence the success of some of the most complex mechanical construction projects in the region.
What You'll Do
- Lead day-to-day operations across business units, project teams, and field operations.
- Develop, mentor, and hold Project Managers accountable for project execution, financial performance, customer satisfaction, and team development.
- Oversee staffing strategies, labor forecasting, workforce planning, and resource utilization.
- Review WIP, cost-to-complete forecasting, productivity metrics, and monthly business performance.
- Monitor project financials, including revenue, margins, billing, change management, cash flow, and profitability.
- Support estimating, preconstruction, procurement, contract review, and project planning efforts.
- Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, and executive leadership to identify risks, resolve challenges, and drive successful project outcomes.
- Maintain strong relationships with owners, general contractors, engineers, vendors, and industry partners.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, operational efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Support long-term business planning, strategic growth initiatives, and organizational development.
What You Bring
- 15+ years of experience in mechanical construction, operations leadership, project management, or business unit management.
- Experience with mechanical contractors, HVAC contractors, plumbing contractors, MEP construction, process piping, or industrial construction environments.
- Proven experience leading Project Managers, Superintendents, and operational teams.
- Experience leading business-unit performance, including WIP reviews, cost-to-complete forecasting, budgeting, staffing, procurement, and P&L management.
- Experience overseeing large-scale project portfolios, programs, or business units exceeding $50M in annual volume.
- Experience supporting semiconductor, mission-critical, industrial, healthcare, manufacturing, data center, or advanced technology construction projects preferred.
- Strong understanding of project delivery, forecasting, contract administration, risk management, and construction operations.
- Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Why Build Your Career at RK
Lead a growing business. Influence the operational performance, profitability, and long-term success of major construction operations.
Develop exceptional leaders. Mentor Project Managers, Superintendents, and future operational leaders across the organization.
Drive business results. Own forecasting, financial performance, staffing strategy, and operational execution.
Shape what's next. Partner with executive leadership to support strategic growth initiatives and market expansion.
Build for the long term. Join a second-generation, family-owned company that combines the stability of an established builder with the growth opportunities of an industry leader.
Your Benefits
- Paid Time Off plus 6 paid holidays
- Health Insurance with a $100 wellness incentive
- 401(k) with company match
- Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)
- Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot
If you're ready to lead operations, develop high-performing teams, and drive the success of complex mechanical construction projects, we'd like to talk.
Lead the business. Develop the leaders. Own the results with RK.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Skills Required
- 15+ years of extensive relevant experience
- Master's degree, college or university degree, or equivalent combination of skills and experience
- OSHA 30 training
- RK Mechanical orientation and applicable shop or site-specific safety orientation
- CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training
What We Do
RK Industries, LLC is a second-generation, family-owned company serving the Mountain West through construction, specialty contracting, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services. Its seven business units—Mechanical, Steel, Electrical, Energy, Mission Critical, Service, and Water—provide integrated solutions and modular or prefabricated systems. The company emphasizes safety, quality, craftsmanship, employee development, and community investment, operating from its headquarters in Aurora, Colorado.
