Vice President of Operations

Mechanical - Operations Phoenix, Arizona


Description

RK is a multifaceted, industry-leading, specialty contractor headquartered in Denver, CO, with decades of experience working in the construction, manufacturing and building services industries. As a second-generation family-owned enterprise, RK prides itself on developing strong relationships with customers, as true project partners, throughout the Mountain West region. RK brings creativity, performance and optimism to every project. 

RK Mechanical offers commercial and industrial plumbing, mechanical piping, process piping, HVAC and refrigeration construction.

The peRKs:

RK Contributions medical plans with HSA and FSA options for you and your family

  • Four medical plans with HSA and FSA options for you and your family
  • 401(k) plan with company match that is 100% immediately vested
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability plans available after one year
  • Company provided life insurance and AD&D with options for supplemental buy-ups.
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Weekly pay

In-house Programs

  • Career development training for all levels through RK University
  • Discounts on products and services for life necessities such as phone, internet, and work apparel 
  • Fun company and team building events, and volunteering opportunities

Partnership Programs

  • Confidential counseling for personal issues, financial advice and more
  • Discounts on entertainment including amusement park tickets, restaurant specials and more

 

Summary of Duties:
Responsible for overall performance of Operations Department of RK Mechanical, LLC. Responsible for business development, work acquisitions and work execution by all of the groups and business units within the operations department.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • • Work with each operations group and business unit manager on both performance and operations of their group(s) or business unit(s), giving them guidance on difficult issues.
  • • Oversee and/or review all operations department major, difficult and/or legal issues, problems or challenges.
  • • Group and business unit managers will keep the vice president – operations appraised of all major developments and concerns on these types of issues.
  • • Responsible for development, training, implementation and enforcement of operations department standard policies and procedures.
  • • Work with other department managers to make sure they have adequate staff and are providing the required services to the operations department.
  • • Work with each group and business unit manager on staffing decisions. Participate in interview process on all key hires.
  • • Conduct monthly project management meetings for the purpose of reviewing and/or resolving major performance and financial issues, and keeping all managers updated on department and corporate developments.
  • • Responsible for overall vision, strategic planning and long-range business development for the operations department.
  • • Responsible for overall customer – external and internal – satisfaction and relationships. Work with each group and business unit manager to assure customer satisfaction.
  • • Maintain proper staff and structure within the operations department.
  • • Review all employee performance review forms to assure proper personnel interface between employee and the supervisor within the operations department.
  • • Responsible for overall employee compensation and bonus administration within operations department.
  • • Review, address and appropriate resolve other department managers concerns related to performance of the operations department.
  • • Assist with corporate marketing needs.
  • • Provide leadership mentoring, coaching, guidance and support for all operations department personnel.
 
 
  • • Responsible for overall financial performance of operations department.
 
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, LLC employees and subcontractors are required to implement and maintain all safety and health systems practices including the training requirements of RK Industries, LLC Orientation and CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens.
 
Executive Career Level:
  • • Top level of leadership for major corporate function or strategic business group.
  • • Owns part of the company business strategy development and support initiatives.
  • • Establishes directions and leads the development of short and long-term corporate strategies and objectives.
  • • Determines and promotes company goals, strategies, products, services and achievements to key internal and external stakeholders.
  • • Ultimate accountability for performance results of the organization.
  • • Accountable for mission-critical decisions and integrating strategies cross-functionally.
  • • 20+ years of experience expected.
  • • Master’s college/university graduate with equivalent combination of skills and experience required. 

 How you make Safety your top priority:

  • 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 Mechanical employees and subcontractors are required to implement and maintain all safety and health systems practices including the training requirements of RK Mechanical Orientation, site specific orientation, CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Identification and Reporting, and OSHA 30.

 

COMPANY AWARDS

Denver Business Journal Denver-Area Private Companies: Ranked #21 in 2021, #19 in 2019 and various ranks in previous ten years or more

Denver Business Journal Denver-Area Private Sector Employers: Ranked #12 in 2022, #25 in 2021, #19 in 2019

Denver Business Journal Fastest-Growing Denver-Area Private Companies: Ranked #6, 2019

Denver Business Journal Fast 50 list: Ranked #6 2019

ABC’s Top 200 Performers: Ranked #31 in 2022, Ranked #22 in 2021, Ranked #16 in 2020, Ranked #18 in 2019

ABC’s Top 75 Trade Contractors: Ranked #11 in 2022, Ranked #7 in 2021

ABC’s Top Performers by Market:

Airport Contractor: Ranked #15 in 2022

Entertainment Contractor: Ranked #9 in 2022

High Tech Contractor: Ranked #8 in 2022

Hospitality Contractor: Ranked #10 in 2022

Mixed Use Contractor: Ranked #6 in 2022

Museums, Monuments and Parks Contractor: Ranked #9 in 2022

Office Contractor: Ranked #20 in 2022

Wellness Workdays and Harvard Medical School Best Wellness Employer Certification: 2019 Silver

ColoradoBiz Magazine Top Company 2021 Awards: Winner, Category: Construction + Engineering

ColoradoBiz Magazine Top Company 2017 Awards: Winner, Category: Construction + Engineering

ColoradoBiz Magazine Top 50 Family Owned Companies: Ranked #1 since 2011

ColoradoBiz Magazine Top 200 Private Companies: Ranked #8 in 2021 and 2020, Ranked #10 in 2019, Ranked #11 2018

ColoradoBiz Magazine Top 250 Private Companies: Every year since 2011

American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksite Award: 2020 (Gold), 2019 (Gold), 2018 (Gold), 2017 (Silver), 2016 (Platinum), 2015 (Gold)

Colorado Workforce Development Council: Celebration of Excellence in Apprenticeship, 2018 Outstanding Employer

Business Experiential Learning Commission: 2020 Colorado Apprentice Award, Employer category

Engineering News Record Specialty Contractor of the Year - Mountain States: 2020

Health Links Healthy Workplace: Certified leader in 2022 and 2021

 

RK MECHANICAL AWARDS

ABC’s Top 20 Plumbing/HVAC Contractors: Ranked #2 in 2022, Ranked #3, 2021, Ranked #2, 2020

Denver Business Journal Denver-Area Mechanical Contractors: Ranked #1 since 2015

ABC Excellence In Construction Awards (Regional)

Miramar - Salt Lake Data Center, 2021 Award of Excellence

Ascent Union Station, 2020 Award of Excellence

Engineering News Record Top 600 Specialty Contractors: #97 in 2022, #101 in 2021, #95 in 2020, #70 in 2019, #67 in 2018

Engineering News Record Top 50 Mechanical Firms: #33 in 2022, #47 in 2021, #39 in 2020, #29 in 2019, 2011-2017

 

SAFETY AWARDS

ABC STEP Awards: Diamond level: 2022, 2017, Platinum level: 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008

ACCA Award Member: Safety Master’s Club

AGC Safety Utah: Silver Award with 5 stars, 2022

 

COMMUNITY AND PHILANTHROPY

Denver Business Journal Corporate Foundations: Ranked # 6 in 2021, #7 in 2020, #6 in 2019

Denver Business Journal Denver Area Corporate Philanthropists: Ranked #22 in 2021, #23 in 2020

The Civic 50 Colorado: One of the most community-minded companies 2020, 2019

Carson J Spencer Foundation: 2015 Corporate Shooting Star Award for RK’s suicide prevention efforts

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