Manager of Operations, Electrical

RK Industries; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off and holidays

Health Insurance with wellness program

401(k) with company match

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

RK Electrical in Aurora, CO is seeking a hands-on Manager of Operations to drive operational excellence across complex commercial electrical construction projects. You will partner with the Director of Operations to standardize procedures, implement new programs, and train Project Managers while building scalable, repeatable processes that empower field teams to perform at their best.

This role demands a builder's mindset, a focus on people, and the discipline to turn strategy into action,

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in commercial electrical construction or related field.
• Experience documenting and implementing standardized operational processes across multiple projects.
• Proven success leading program implementations, technology rollouts, or system adoption in construction.
• Experience delivering workforce training and coaching Project Managers.
• Working knowledge of budgeting, cost codes, forecasting, workforce planning, and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, standardize, and implement operational procedures across electrical construction projects.
• Lead the rollout of new operational programs, systems, and tools with hands-on training and change management.
• Train and develop Project Managers and field leadership on best practices and controls.
• Partner with project and field leadership to improve day-to-day execution, including scheduling and cost tracking.
• Establish performance measures, identify gaps, and drive continuous improvement for efficiency and scalability.

Skills

Operational leadership

Process standardization

Program rollout

Staff training

Budgeting & forecasting

Job description

Manager of Operations | RK Electrical

Aurora, CO
Compensation: 155-180K + AIP

Build better processes. Empower stronger teams. Drive operational excellence.

RK Electrical is looking for a hands-on Manager of Operations who knows that successful projects start with strong people, consistent processes, and disciplined execution.

In this role, you'll partner with the Director of Operations to strengthen how we operate across complex commercial electrical construction projects. From standardizing procedures and implementing new programs to training Project Managers and driving system adoption, you'll help build the operational foundation that enables our teams to perform at their best.

This is an opportunity for a builder and problem-solver who thrives on bringing structure to complexity, turning strategy into action, and developing teams that deliver results.

What You'll Do

• Develop, organize, standardize, and implement operational procedures, creating consistent workflows and accountability across electrical construction projects.
• Lead the rollout of new operational programs, systems, and tools, driving adoption through hands‑on training, change management, and ongoing performance measurement.
• Train, coach, and develop Project Managers and field leadership on operational best practices, project controls, financial management, and consistent execution standards.
• Partner with project and field leadership to improve day-to-day execution, including workforce planning, scheduling, cost tracking, forecasting, and project risk management.
• Establish operational performance measures, identify process gaps, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, accountability, and scalability.

What You'll Bring

• Progressive experience in commercial electrical construction, including project management, field operations, or operational leadership.
• Proven experience developing, documenting, and implementing standardized operational processes across multiple projects or teams.
• Demonstrated success leading new program implementations, technology rollouts, or system adoption initiatives within a construction environment.
• Hands‑on experience developing and delivering workforce training, coaching Project Managers, and driving consistent execution of new procedures.
• Working knowledge of commercial electrical project operations, including budgeting, cost codes, forecasting, workforce planning, and project controls.

Why Build Your Career at RK

Build bigger. Lead sophisticated, high‑profile projects with the resources and capabilities to execute them well.

Have a voice. Influence project strategy, field operations, and how RK continues to improve the way we build.

Build with an integrated team. Tap into seven specialized business units and extensive in‑house fabrication, manufacturing, and prefabrication capabilities.

Develop who's next. Build future field leaders while continuing your own development through mentorship, hands‑on learning, and RK University.

Build for the long term. Join a second‑generation, family‑owned company that combines the stability of an established builder with the growth and opportunity 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
• Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot

If you're an electrical construction professional who knows how to turn operational challenges into repeatable solutions, develop teams, and make change stick, we want to meet you.

Build the process. Empower the people. Build your future with RK.

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