Operations Manager

Jobvite, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off plus 6 paid holidays

Health Insurance with a $100 wellness

401(k) with company match

Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)

Employee Discount Program through Perk

PerkSpot

Job summary

RK Mechanical in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations across multiple business units, align project teams, and drive safety, profitability, and quality in mechanical construction projects.

You will mentor Project Managers and Superintendents, oversee staffing, forecasting, and performance metrics, and collaborate with executive leadership to shape growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in mechanical construction or operations leadership.
• Experience with large-scale projects >$50M annual volume.
• Proven ability to lead PMs, Superintendents, and teams.
• Strong forecasting, budgeting, and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across business units and field operations.
• Oversee staffing, labor forecasting, and resource utilization.
• Review WIP, cost-to-complete forecasting, and project performance.
• Manage project financials: revenue, margins, billing, cash flow.
• Partner with PMs and executives to drive outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement in productivity and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Forecasting

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Operations Manager

Phoenix, AZ

$170,000-$200,000 Base Salary + Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) + Benefits

Lead the business. Develop the leaders. Own the results.

Operations Managers play a critical role in business performance, providing leadership across project execution, financial results, workforce development, and customer relationships. By aligning field operations, project management, and business strategy, they help ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably, and to the highest standards of quality.

At RK Mechanical, you'll lead business unit operations across industrial, semiconductor, mission-critical, healthcare, manufacturing, and commercial construction projects. Working closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Preconstruction, and executive leadership, you'll oversee project performance, staffing strategies, forecasting, customer relationships, and operational execution.

This is an opportunity to lead a growing business, develop high-performing project teams, and influence the success of some of the most complex mechanical construction projects in the region.

What You'll Do

• Lead day-to-day operations across business units, project teams, and field operations.
• Develop, mentor, and hold Project Managers accountable for project execution, financial performance, customer satisfaction, and team development.
• Oversee staffing strategies, labor forecasting, workforce planning, and resource utilization.
• Review WIP, cost-to-complete forecasting, productivity metrics, and monthly business performance.
• Monitor project financials, including revenue, margins, billing, change management, cash flow, and profitability.
• Support estimating, preconstruction, procurement, contract review, and project planning efforts.
• Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, and executive leadership to identify risks, resolve challenges, and drive successful project outcomes.
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, general contractors, engineers, vendors, and industry partners.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, operational efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Support long-term business planning, strategic growth initiatives, and organizational development.

What You Bring

• 15+ years of experience in mechanical construction, operations leadership, project management, or business unit management.
• Experience with mechanical contractors, HVAC contractors, plumbing contractors, MEP construction, process piping, or industrial construction environments.
• Proven experience leading Project Managers, Superintendents, and operational teams.
• Experience leading business-unit performance, including WIP reviews, cost-to-complete forecasting, budgeting, staffing, procurement, and P&L management.
• Experience overseeing large-scale project portfolios, programs, or business units exceeding $50M in annual volume.
• Experience supporting semiconductor, mission-critical, industrial, healthcare, manufacturing, data center, or advanced technology construction projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, forecasting, contract administration, risk management, and construction operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Why Build Your Career at RK

Lead a growing business. Influence the operational performance, profitability, and long-term success of major construction operations.

Develop exceptional leaders. Mentor Project Managers, Superintendents, and future operational leaders across the organization.

Drive business results. Own forecasting, financial performance, staffing strategy, and operational execution.

Shape what's next. Partner with executive leadership to support strategic growth initiatives and market expansion.

Build for the long term. Join a second-generation, family-owned company that combines the stability of an established builder with the growth opportunities 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
• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)
• Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot

If you're ready to lead operations, develop high-performing teams, and drive the success of complex mechanical construction projects, we'd like to talk.

Lead the business. Develop the leaders. Own the results with RK.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.