Director of Operations

Lead the future of one of the region's most respected electrical contractors. As Director of Operations for RK Electrical, you will own the performance, growth, and execution of complex, high-profile projects while shaping strategy, developing top talent, and driving operational excellence at scale. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role where your decisions directly impact safety, profitability, innovation, and the careers of hundreds of professionals, building not just projects, but a legacy within a rapidly growing, industry-leading organization.

Self. Made. At RK

At RK, Self. Made. isn't a tagline, it's how work gets done. People here build more than projects; they build capability, confidence, and careers they can be proud of. With so much work designed and fabricated in-house, ideas move quickly from concept to shop floor to job site. Teams collaborate across disciplines, solve real-world challenges, and grow through hands-on work that truly matters.

RK Company Overview

RK Industries is a second-generation family-owned company led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning. With seven specialized business units working together, we deliver construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services with a focus on safety, quality, and craftsmanship.

People join RK for the craftsmanship, complexity, and the ability to make a real impact. Our in-house capabilities mean employees see their ideas become real solutions, creating meaningful collaboration and clear visibility into how work gets built. Growth happens through challenging projects, mentorship from experienced builders, and opportunities that stretch your skill set.

With RK University, accredited apprenticeships, competitive benefits, and deep community investment, RK offers the stability of a family-owned company with the opportunity and momentum of an industry leader.

Position Summary

Responsible for overall performance of the Operations Department of RK Electrical, Inc. Responsible for project management, construction management, and financial performance of all electrical construction operations. Provides leadership, oversight, and accountability to ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with established company policies and procedures. Accountable for margin performance, operational excellence, and the scalable growth of RK Electrical.

Role Responsibilities

• Work with Operations Managers, Operations Field Manager, and project leadership on performance and execution of their assigned projects and business units.

• Oversee and review all major, difficult, or high-risk operational, financial, or contractual issues affecting electrical projects.

• Ensure development, training, implementation, and enforcement of operations policies and procedures.

• Conduct monthly project management meetings to review financial performance, labor productivity, schedule adherence, and risk mitigation.

• Ensure effective project startup including estimating turnover, budget validation, manpower planning, procurement planning, and scheduling.

• Responsible for overall financial performance of electrical operations including gross margin, forecasting accuracy, and margin fade reduction.

• Ensure change condition work is accurately and timely priced, submitted, approved, billed, and collected.

• Provide leadership specific to electrical construction including NEC compliance, AHJ coordination, and execution of complex electrical systems.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain to align material procurement, vendor performance, and delivery with construction schedules.

• Provide leadership, mentoring, coaching, and development for operations and project management personnel.

• Maintain and improve owner, general contractor, engineer, and vendor relationships.

• Support strategic planning, business development, and long-range growth objectives for RK Electrical.

Qualifications

• Responsible for one or more programs/functions of such diversity and scope to be of critical importance to overall company objectives.

• Makes authoritative decisions and recommendations having significant operational and financial impact.

• Demonstrates advanced judgment, foresight, and leadership in managing complex construction operations.

• Manages autonomous managers and diverse teams with broad direction.

• Expert in electrical construction operations with extensive relevant experience.

• Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in electrical construction leadership.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

What Sets RK Industries Apart

• Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental

• Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition

• Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards

• Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation

• Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law