Director of Operations

• Assist in the development and implementation of long-term strategies for operational efficiency and growth in electrical construction and manufacturing projects.
• Implement Operations programs including policies, practices, procedures, systems, and documentation.
• Complete or coordinate basic accounting, project cost and trend reports, WIP, CSRs, and monthly forecasts in conjunction with the financial team.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments for all projects, identifying potential hazards, vulnerabilities, and uncertainties that could impact project success. Develop comprehensive risk analysis reports and action plans to address these risks.
• Assist Preconstruction Team on strategic opportunities.
• Develop and implement contingency plans to address potential disruptions or emergencies, such as supply chain issues, workforce shortages, or unexpected project changes. Ensure these plans are regularly reviewed and updated to adapt to evolving project conditions.
• Review and monitor the Operations Team preparation and setup of budgets, billings and change orders, and negotiation of subcontractors, monitoring of labor hours and project costs, coordination with suppliers.
• Negotiate and manage contractual agreements with subcontractors, owners, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Coordinate timely completion of procurement procedures in conjunction with the purchasing team.
• Responsible for the administration of the signed subcontract requirements with respect to conformance with agreements, contract documents, and change orders.
• Coordinate ordering, processing, and delivery of materials and equipment with OEMs, vendors and purchasing.
• Assist investigations into any incidents or accidents that occur on-site, analyzing root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure turnover and pre-production planning meetings are conducted.
• Confirm bid matches contracted work and that an accurate budget is developed.
• Ensure prompt review and processing contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Provide training, mentoring, coaching and leadership to Operations team.
• Ensure productivity tracking is implemented, updated and analyzed on a weekly basis.
• Collaborate with executive management to align operational strategies with the company's overall goals and objectives. Contribute to strategic planning sessions by offering insights on operational capabilities, resource needs, and market trends.
• Ensure that all RKEL projects' monthly cost projections are completed accurately and timely.
• Maintain owner, customer, engineer and vendor relationships as required.
• Continuously improve utilizing input from the team on improving procedures, productivity and efficiency.
• Provide regular updates and detailed reports to executive management on project progress, operational performance, and key metrics. Ensure clear and transparent communication regarding project status, challenges, and achievements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by senior leadership.

• Master Electrician or degree in engineering/construction management
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with a proven track record in leading large-scale projects.
• Expertise in the field with significant experience in project management with P&L responsibilities.
• Strong strategic planning, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership with a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment.

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