Field Operations Manager Electrical

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 companys 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.
Support implementation of prefabrication technology and innovative construction methods.
Reduce rework through proactive quality management.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients contractors trade partners and industry stakeholders.
Participate in customer meetings and support business development efforts.
Assist in resolving customer concerns and operational issues.
Serve as a visible and trusted leader within the organization and industry.
Contribute to annual business planning and operational strategy development.
Support company growth initiatives market expansion and operational scalability.
Analyze operational metrics and develop action plans to improve performance.
Collaborate with executive leadership on long-term workforce and operational planning.

Minimum Physical Requirements
Work outside inside and in dusty noisy and hazardous areas.
Work in high places tight places confined spaces and/or other adverse locations.
Climb balance squat kneel and crouch.
Work in all types of weather.
Ability to lift move and/or carry 50 lbs.

Accountability
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.
RK Industries employees are required to implement and maintain all safety and health systems practices including the training requirements.

Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering Business or related field preferred.
Equivalent combination of education training and experience will be considered.
15 years of progressive electrical construction experience.
Minimum 5 years of senior field leadership experience as a Superintendent General Superintendent Operations Manager or similar role.
Proven experience managing multiple projects large field teams and workforce planning initiatives.
Strong understanding of commercial industrial and mission-critical electrical construction.
Strong leadership and people development skills.
Advanced understanding of electrical construction methods and practices.
Expertise in labor planning productivity management and operational performance.
Strong communication coaching and conflict-resolution abilities.
Ability to analyze operational data and make strategic decisions.
Experience with workforce planning and labor forecasting software (e.g. Rivet) preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management technologies.