Field Operations Manager - Electrical

Step into a high-impact leadership role where you’ll shape how electrical field operations are executed across the business. As the Electrical Field Operations Manager at RK Industries, you’ll provide strategic direction and day-to-day leadership for field teams delivering complex commercial and industrial projects. RK’s integrated approach—bringing design, fabrication, and construction together under one roof—allows for faster problem-solving and a higher level of execution in the field. As a family-owned company with strong values and a collaborative culture, RK offers a place where leadership is accessible and your contributions are visible. You’ll work closely with executive leadership, develop and mentor field leaders, and play a key role in driving performance, growth, and operational excellence. It’s an ideal role for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact while building strong teams and lasting results.

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 (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.

Summary of Duties:

The Electrical Field Operations Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight of all electrical field operations to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role is responsible for developing and leading Superintendents, General Foremen, and field leadership teams while driving workforce planning, productivity, safety performance, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. The Electrical Field Operations Manager serves as a key partner to Project Management, Preconstruction, Safety, and Executive Leadership to support business growth and achieve organizational objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for all electrical field operations.
• Establish and maintain field performance standards, expectations, and accountability.
• Ensure consistent execution of company policies, procedures, and operational best practices.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, productivity, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Support project teams in resolving complex field and operational challenges.
• Lead workforce planning and manpower forecasting efforts across all electrical projects.
• Optimize labor allocation to maximize productivity and project performance.
• Coordinate with Recruiting, Workforce Development, and Operations to address current and future labor needs.
• Monitor workforce utilization and develop strategies to improve labor efficiency.
• Ensure proper staffing levels and skill mix across projects.
• Develop and mentor Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, and emerging field leaders.
• Establish succession plans for key field leadership positions.
• Conduct regular field leadership meetings, coaching sessions, and performance reviews.
• Support apprenticeship development and workforce training initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, leadership, and professional growth.
• Monitor project execution, labor productivity, schedules, quality, and safety performance.
• Partner with Project Managers and Operations Leaders to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate project risks impacting schedule, cost, labor, or customer satisfaction.
• Participate in project reviews and operational planning meetings.
• Support recovery planning for underperforming projects.
• Champion the company’s safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Review safety performance metrics and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Conduct field visits, audits, and safety observations.
• Support incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Ensure all field personnel receive required safety training and development.
• Establish and maintain electrical installation quality standards.
• Monitor and improve labor productivity and operational efficiency.
• Promote lean construction practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

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