RPG is seeking a Director of Operations to lead and scale our Maintenance, Modifications & Construction (MMC) business line across nuclear, fossil, and industrial markets. This role is responsible for full operational ownership, execution, people, financial performance, and customer relationships-with a strong emphasis on delivering complex field work safely, on schedule, and at the highest level of quality.
This is a hands-on leadership role. The right candidate understands how maintenance and construction gets done in the field, knows how to build and lead teams, and can translate strategy into execution without losing control of cost, schedule, or quality.
Role Overview
The Director of Operations - MMC is accountable for the planning, execution, and performance of all MMC work scopes. This includes oversight of site managers, superintendents, and field teams supporting maintenance, modification, and construction activities across client sites.
This leader will drive consistency in execution, strengthen field accountability, and ensure alignment between operations, safety, quality, and commercial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the safe and successful execution of all MMC projects across assigned regions and clients
- Lead and develop Site Managers, Superintendents, and field leadership
- Drive schedule adherence, cost control, and overall project performance (manhours, productivity, margins)
- Ensure work is executed in accordance with client procedures, regulatory requirements, and RPG quality standards
- Establish clear operational expectations and hold teams accountable to performance metrics
- Partner with Safety and Quality to reinforce human performance, first-time quality, and strong field behaviors
- Support business development through client engagement, scope development, and proposal input
- Build and maintain strong relationships with utility and industrial clients
- Identify risks early and drive recovery plans when performance deviates
- Standardize execution practices across projects while allowing flexibility for site-specific requirements
- Collaborate with Talent and Recruiting to ensure proper staffing, workforce planning, and pipeline development
- Collaborate with Finance - payroll and accounts - to ensure accurate and timely pay, invoicing, and reporting
- Provide regular operational reporting to executive leadership with clear, fact-based updates
What Success Looks Like
- Projects executed safely with strong human performance and First Time Quality
- Consistent delivery against schedule and budget commitments
- Clear separation and management of base scope vs. emergent/additional work
- Strong field leadership presence with engaged, accountable teams
- Positive client feedback and repeat business growth
- Positive employee feedback and development
- Improved margins through disciplined execution and cost control
- Early identification and resolution of issues before escalation
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in maintenance, modifications, and/or construction within nuclear, power generation, or heavy industrial environments
- Proven leadership experience managing multiple projects and field teams simultaneously
- Strong understanding of outage work, online maintenance, and capital modification projects
- Demonstrated ability to manage P&L performance, including cost, schedule, and productivity
- Experience working within highly regulated environments (nuclear preferred)
- Strong working knowledge of field execution disciplines (specific experience working with Union Craft)
- Ability to lead through influence, drive accountability, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills; able to engage both executive leadership and field personnel
Physical Work Environment
- Primarily remote office environment requiring extended periods of computer use, sitting, and virtual communication
- Periodic travel to project sites, fabrication facilities, and vendor locations
- Exposure to active construction zones, heavy equipment, industrial noise, and moving machinery during site visits
- Walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs, and navigating large or complex industrial facilities
- Occasional need to stand or walk for extended periods during inspections, tours, or meetings
- Requirement to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, protective footwear, high‑visibility clothing, and hearing protection
- Exposure to variable outdoor weather conditions when visiting construction or laydown areas
- Must comply with all company, regulatory, and site‑specific safety protocols
Why RPG
RPG is built on operational leadership and field execution. We are not a staffing company-we execute work. Our MMC line is a critical part of our growth strategy, and this role will directly shape how we scale it. We invest in our people, hold a high bar for performance, and expect leaders to take ownership. If you understand how to run work, build teams, and deliver results, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.
Equal Employment Opportunity
RPG is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, criminal history, ancestry, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or discharge from military service. RPG provides its services to many clients in their various business sectors who may have physical, mental, pre-employment screening and/or citizenship requirements. These requirements are driven by contracts and/ or security requirements that RPG is required to adhere to, and which may vary between clients and their respective high-security industries. Misrepresentation or falsification of qualifications or background information is grounds for termination, denial of employment and/ or disqualification from future employment consideration.