Associate Vice President, Metalworks
U.S. Engineering
Oversee metal fabrication operations, strategy, safety, quality, and profitability.
2 days ago ago
$187,000 - $257,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Johnstown, CO
Onsite
Company Size
1,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Mechanical Contracting
Facility Management
On‑call Service
Preventative Maintenance
Test & Balance Validations
Energy & Sustainability
Commissioning
Off‑site Manufacturing
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
production scheduling
cost management
kpi reporting
process improvement
resource allocation
safety compliance
- Contribute to annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for Metalworks.
- Champion safety programs and ensure adherence to OSHA standards and company policies.
- Support business development efforts, including growth in third-party fabrication opportunities.
- Serve as a visible ambassador of U.S. Engineering’s values within and outside the organization.
- Partner with Safety and Quality teams to enhance compliance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence.
- Translate strategy into operational priorities, ensuring alignment across manufacturing, supply chain, and support functions.
- Partner with the President to develop and execute the Metalworks strategic plan aligned with U.S. Engineering’s overall objectives.
- Foster a culture consistent with U.S. Engineering values and leadership norms (Selflessness + Humility, Care + Trust, Understanding + Acceptance, Improvement + Ownership).
- Implement continuous improvement, process improvements, and technology adoption to optimize throughput and reduce waste.
- Represent Metalworks in internal cross-company initiatives and selected industry or community engagements.
- Oversee day-to-day operations including fabrication processes, resource allocation, production scheduling, and cost management.
- Drive accountability through performance management, clear expectations, and recognition of results.
- Manage cost controls, resource allocation, and customer relationships to maintain profitability and competitiveness.
- Establish, monitor, and report on KPIs to measure efficiency, productivity, and quality.
- Mentor, coach, and develop leaders within Metalworks, ensuring succession readiness and team engagement.
- Provide leadership that empowers Metalworks leadership and team members to deliver on business goals while reinforcing company culture.
What you bring
10+ years
leadership
manufacturing
operations
bachelor's
safety
- Possesses technical skills related to fabrication processes.
- Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, keyboarding, use of monitor and telephone. Occasional climbing, reaching, stooping and lifting required.
- Minimum of 10 years overall experience in senior leadership in manufacturing or mechanical construction.
- 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.
- 5 to 7 years experience managing an operations unit within the mechanical construction or manufacturing industry preferred.
- 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.
- Travel requirements: Frequent travel is required to effectively execute the needs of this multi-region leadership role.
- Excellent time management skills; operates with a sense of urgency.
- Adaptable and flexible to changing environment.
- Able to effectively manage stress and maintain composure.
- 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.
- Advanced knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes.
- Business acumen, combined with analytical thinking, resulting in ability to manage company’s opportunities, risk, profitability, volume, etc.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Science Management, Business administration, or graduation from a certified trade apprenticeship is required.
- Knowledge of industry best practices in construction and manufacturing safety and the ability to foster a culture of efficient execution and safety excellence.
- 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.
- 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
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- no visa sponsorship; candidates must already be authorized to work in the us.
- employment contingent on pre‑employment drug screen.
Company
Overview
High-Rise Buildings
Notable Projects
Renowned for constructing high-rise buildings and energy-efficient solutions.
- Committed to delivering high-quality mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services.
- Specializes in delivering complex and large-scale projects across various industries.
- Known for work in energy, infrastructure, industrial, and commercial construction.
- Known for handling challenging projects, including high-rise buildings and energy-efficient solutions.
- Projects often involve meticulous planning and cutting-edge technologies.
- Known for providing expert solutions in water resources, energy, and industrial systems.
- Has a track record of success and adapts to industry changes.
- Safety first: We are committed to protecting the health and safety of our employees, customers, and community.
- Integrity: We uphold the highest ethical standards in everything we do.
- Excellence: We strive for excellence in all our projects, delivering the highest quality work.
- Collaboration: We believe in teamwork and collaboration to achieve the best results.
- Innovation: We embrace innovation to drive progress and solve problems creatively.
- Customer Commitment: We are dedicated to meeting the needs of our customers and providing exceptional service.
2050
Net Zero Commitment
The company aims to achieve net-zero emissions by this year, demonstrating a long-term commitment to combating climate change.
- Implement energy-efficient solutions to reduce environmental impact across projects.
- Integrate sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices in all stages of design and construction.
- Focus on reducing waste and increasing recycling efforts across operations.
- Help clients achieve certifications like LEED and other green building standards.
Percentage Increase
Women in Workforce and Leadership
The percentage of women in the workforce and leadership roles is actively monitored and has been increased through targeted initiatives.
- Goal to increase gender representation in leadership roles.
- Focused efforts on creating an inclusive workplace culture that fosters diversity at all levels.
- Ongoing support and development programs for underrepresented groups within the organization.
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