Operations Field Manager

RK OVERVIEW

RK Industries (RK) is a second-generation family-owned business built on hard work and strong values. Led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning, we take pride in delivering a wide range of hands-on services including construction, manufacturing, custom fabrication, and building services. With seven specialized business units working in close coordination, we ensure every job is done right from start to finish.

Our proven methods, focus on safety, and commitment to quality help bring our customers' biggest ideas to life.

Position Summary

The Operations Field Manager oversees daily operations of assigned business units and field teams, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget. This role manages staffing, project planning, materials, billing, and cost control while maintaining strong client and vendor relationships.

They provide leadership, training, and performance management for field personnel and coordinate closely with estimating, pre-construction, and other departments to support project success. The Operations Field Manager also contributes to business strategy and operational improvements through independent decision-making and sound judgment.

Role Responsibilities

* Company Leader. Independent decision making.

* Responsible for a single department or functional area either as a manager or functional expert.

* Initiates and maintains relationships with key staff and other departments.

* Plays a role in company business strategy development and execution.

* Makes authoritative decisions and recommendations having important impact on activities of the company with the direction of RK Electrical President and General Manager.

* Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented complexities.

* Determines program objectives and requirements, organizing programs and projects and developing standards and guidelines for diverse activities.

* Proven specialist expertise, typically 7-10 years of experience, including fiscal responsibilities.

* College/university graduate or equivalent combination of skills or equivalent combination and experience generally expected for specified technical roles.

Qualifications

* Indirect supervision.

* Requires the use of advanced techniques and knowledge within his/her function.

* Applies diversified knowledge of applicable principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments.

* Makes decisions independently regarding complexities and methods.

* Supervision and guidance related largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts and policy matters.

* Liaison to groups within and outside of his/her organization with responsibility to act independently regarding matters pertaining to his/her function.

* College/University graduate with 7 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience generally expected for specified technical roles.

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.