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Operations Field Manager

RK Industries
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
2225 West Parkside Lane (Show on map)
Jul 02, 2025
Description
This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to shape the success of field operations for RK Mechanical in Phoenix, AZ. As the key leader for all field employees, you will play a critical role in building, developing, and maintaining a top-tier workforce that drives project performance and company growth. With broad responsibilities that include recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and coordinating field labor, you'll be at the center of operational excellence, ensuring that the right people are in the right place at the right time. Your influence will directly impact project efficiency, workforce morale, and overall customer satisfaction.
What makes this role truly appealing is the level of autonomy and impact it offers. You'll work closely with General Superintendents, Project Managers, and Operations Leaders, contributing strategic insight while staying connected to day-to-day field realities. You'll have the authority to implement workforce improvements, guide training initiatives, and help drive safety and quality standards across multiple projects. For a driven, experienced leader with a passion for people and performance, this is an exceptional opportunity to take ownership of a vital function in a well-established and forward-thinking company
RK 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.
Position Summary
To recruit, interview, hire, review, counsel and terminate Field Work Force Labor Resources, and assist General Superintendents with coordination and management of Field Work Force Labor Resource requirements. Responsible to provide the best trained and motivated Field Work Force available.
Role Responsibilities
  • Recruit, interview, hire, review, counsel and terminate Field Work Force Labor Resources.
  • Assure that all field paperwork is completed on a daily bases.
  • Maintain and stay within the Field Operations Budget.
  • Maintain required employment record documentation, as required by RK Human Resources.
  • Assist with Day-to-day coordination of Field Work Force Labor Resources.
  • General Superintendents will place field staff to serve the best interests of RK
  • Labor Resource will be coordinated with Operations Managers and Project managers.
  • Be available as a resource as requested by the Operations Manager, Project Manager and/or Superintendents on Labor Resource Loading and Productivity matters.
  • Provide necessary training, mentoring, coaching and leadership for field personnel
  • Conduct performance reviews of staff, and employee warnings and/or counseling as required.
  • Provide accurate weekly install units and supply to Project Management for Labor Productivity Reports.
  • Recruit for Apprenticeship Program Training.
  • Maintain and follow AISC, OSHA VPP, and ISO procedures.
  • Manage and maintain all welding certificates for field workers.
  • Review Time Card and resolve errors, incomplete information and/or discrepancies and confirm time submission.
  • Data Entry and Maintenance for Field Work Force Employee Tracking.
  • Be available as resource for Field Problem Solving issues.
  • Select Field Force Staff and/or Subcontractor for new projects.
  • Coordinate all Field Work Force changes and re-assignments.
  • Attend Compensation Committee Meetings.
  • Assist in Coordination for Scheduling of Field Force Training.
  • Visit project sites on a regular basis.
  • Coordinate and Lead regularly schedule Field Managers Meetings.
  • Keep VP informed of any major developments, good or bad, on each project.
  • Make constructive suggestions to other departments on improving procedures, productivity and efficiency.
  • Assist in Bonus Performance Reviews of Field Work Force Superintendents.
  • Maintain positive and professional relationships with ALL customers, external and internal.
  • Keep sensitive information confidential.
Qualifications
  • Indirect supervision.
  • Requires the use of advanced techniques and knowledge within his/her function.
  • Applies diversified knowledge of applicable principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments.
  • Makes decisions independently regarding complexities and methods.
  • Supervision and guidance related largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts and policy matters.
  • Liaison to groups within and outside of his/her organization with responsibility to act independently regarding matters pertaining to his/her function.
  • College/University graduate with 7 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience generally expected for specified technical roles.
What Sets RK Industries Apart
  • Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental
  • Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition
  • Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards
  • Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation
  • Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program
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

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