Senior Operations Leader - Mechanical Construction

rkmi; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Annual Incentive Plan

PerkSpot Employee Discount

Job summary

RK Mechanical in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead business unit operations, drive project performance, and manage staffing and forecasting for complex mechanical construction programs.

You will partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, and leadership to ensure safe, profitable delivery, develop high-performing teams, and guide strategic growth across multiple market sectors.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in mechanical construction or operations leadership.
• Experience leading Project Managers, Superintendents, and operational teams.
• Experience overseeing WIP reviews, cost-to-complete forecasting, budgeting, staffing, procurement, and P&L management.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Staffing & Forecasting

Budget & P&L

Communication

Risk Management

Team Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Engineering / Business

Job description

RK Mechanical in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead business unit operations, drive project performance, and manage staffing and forecasting for complex mechanical construction programs.

You will partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, and leadership to ensure safe, profitable delivery, develop high-performing teams, and guide strategic growth across multiple market sectors.