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Associate Vice President, Metalworks

Associate Vice President, Metalworks

U.S. EngineeringJohnstown, CO, US
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Job Description

Do you believe no challenge is too complex to solve? You’ll fit right in at U.S. Engineering. We deliver award-winning mechanical contracting, construction, service, and maintenance solutions with a focus on performance and innovation. Our team of skilled and collaborative professionals drives every project from preconstruction through final testing, always aligned with our clients’ goals.

ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, METALWORKS

The Associate Vice President (AVP) of Metalworks provides leadership and operational oversight to ensure excellence in manufacturing execution, safety, quality, and productivity. The AVP supports the President in driving the strategic direction of Metalworks while maintaining a strong connection to daily operations. This role bridges tactical execution with long-term business objectives, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. The selected AVP will be located in either Lawrence, KS or Johnstown, CO.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities :

Leadership & Strategy

  • Partner with the President to develop and execute the Metalworks strategic plan aligned with U.S. Engineering’s overall objectives.
  • Translate strategy into operational priorities, ensuring alignment across manufacturing, supply chain, and support functions.
  • Provide leadership that empowers Metalworks leadership and team members to deliver on business goals while reinforcing company culture.

Operations Management

  • Oversee day-to-day operations including fabrication processes, resource allocation, production scheduling, and cost management.
  • Establish, monitor, and report on KPIs to measure efficiency, productivity, and quality.
  • Implement continuous improvement, process improvements, and technology adoption to optimize throughput and reduce waste.
  • Safety & Quality

  • Champion safety programs and ensure adherence to OSHA standards and company policies.
  • Partner with Safety and Quality teams to enhance compliance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence.
  • Financial & Business Performance

  • Contribute to annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for Metalworks.
  • Manage cost controls, resource allocation, and customer relationships to maintain profitability and competitiveness.
  • Support business development efforts, including growth in third-party fabrication opportunities.
  • Culture & People

  • Foster a culture consistent with U.S. Engineering values and leadership norms (Selflessness + Humility, Care + Trust, Understanding + Acceptance, Improvement + Ownership).
  • Mentor, coach, and develop leaders within Metalworks, ensuring succession readiness and team engagement.
  • Drive accountability through performance management, clear expectations, and recognition of results.
  • Community & External Engagement

  • Represent Metalworks in internal cross-company initiatives and selected industry or community engagements.
  • Serve as a visible ambassador of U.S. Engineering’s values within and outside the organization.
  • Education :

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Science Management, Business administration, or graduation from a certified trade apprenticeship is required.
  • Experience :

  • 5 to 7 years experience managing an operations unit within the mechanical construction or manufacturing industry preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years overall experience in senior leadership in manufacturing or mechanical construction.
  • Knowledge, skills, and abilities :

  • Advanced knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes.
  • Possesses technical skills related to fabrication processes.
  • Knowledge of industry best practices in construction and manufacturing safety and the ability to foster a culture of efficient execution and safety excellence.
  • Business acumen, combined with analytical thinking, resulting in ability to manage company’s opportunities, risk, profitability, volume, etc.
  • Proven ability to effectively manage a multitude of operational teams to achieve results, despite multiple and changing priorities. Keeps focused on the goal and possesses the managerial courage to deal with unacceptable situations head on.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills; proven collaborator able to establish and foster effective professional relationships, internally and externally and able to extract maximum efforts / performance from team members.
  • Ability to accomplish results through others by leveraging peoples’ strengths, supporting their development, creating clear expectations, setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound) goals, removing barriers, managing performance and administering accountability.
  • Excellent time management skills; operates with a sense of urgency.
  • Adaptable and flexible to changing environment.
  • Able to effectively manage stress and maintain composure.
  • Physical and / or travel demands :

  • Work will be done in a combination of environments; including the manufacturing floor, office setting, job sites, etc.
  • Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, keyboarding, use of monitor and telephone.  Occasional climbing, reaching, stooping and lifting required.
  • Travel requirements : Frequent travel is required to effectively execute the needs of this multi-region leadership role.
  • Benefits and Compensation :

  • The range for this position has been established at $187,000 to $257,000 per year and is U.S. Engineering’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. Compensation for this role includes a base salary complemented by commission opportunities based on the Account Manager’s individual sales performance and attainment of sales targets
  • Your total compensation will go beyond the number on your paycheck. Team members are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and / or individual performance as well as paid time off. An industry-leading benefits package, including health, dental, and vision plans, matching retirement contributions, and matching 529 contributions all add to your bottom line.
  • This position will be posted until November 1, 2025. To apply, please visit  https : / / www.usengineering.com / careers / job -postings / .

    Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

    U.S. Engineering is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

    U.S. Engineering is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

    Disclaimer :   The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and job specifications required of employees so classified.  U.S. Engineering reserves the right to revise as needed.  The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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