Vice President, Engineering & Project Controls

United Piping Inc. is seeking an experienced strategic Vice President of Engineering & Project Controls to lead Engineering Project Controls Quality Estimating and Research & Development. As a member of the senior leadership team this executive will strengthen the systems standards and accountability needed to deliver safe high-quality profitable projects on time and on budget.This role partners closely with Operations Project Management Field Leadership Business Development HSE and Workforce Compliance to improve performance across the full project lifecycle-from pursuit and estimating through engineering execution closeout and lessons learned.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic and operational leadership for Engineering Project Controls Quality Estimating and R&D.Establish consistent standards for estimating budgeting scheduling forecasting reporting risk management change management quality and project closeout.Monitor project financial schedule productivity quality and risk performance support recovery plans and corrective actions.Drive engineering excellence through constructability technical standards design reviews document control and field-focused technical support.Lead estimating and preconstruction processes including bid reviews risk assessments opportunity evaluation and project handoffs.Advance quality systems inspection and testing practices corrective actions and performance reporting.Champion continuous improvement technology adoption data-driven decision-making and scalable business systems.Build develop and retain high-performing teams while fostering accountability collaboration and disciplined execution.Promote the companys commitment to safety ethics compliance customer satisfaction and operational excellence.QualificationsBachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Business or related field required advanced degree preferred.15 years of progressive leadership experience in industrial construction engineering project controls estimating fabrication or complex project delivery.Senior leadership experience in industrial construction piping fabrication utilities energy or a similar industry.Strong knowledge of estimating scheduling cost control forecasting productivity quality systems risk management change management and project execution.Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and improving business processes and project-delivery systems.PE PMP or other relevant certification preferred.Additional InformationThis is a full-time executive role with regular travel to project sites fabrication facilities and customer locations-up to 50. Flexibility outside standard business hours may occasionally be required. A hybrid schedule may be available based on business needs.Benefits and CompensationThis role will be eligible for hybrid work flexibility based out of our either our Duluth MN or Yorkville IL office. The pay range is 201900 - 252500 depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. This position is eligible for annual bonus and profit sharing based on company performance in addition to other benefits that support the total well-being of you and your family.  Some benefits includeComprehensive Insurance coverage Medical Dental Vision and moreWellness Program401K with employer matchDiscounted company stock Employee Stock Purchase PlanProfit SharingGenerous paid time offHybrid work environmentGrowth opportunities through company sponsored leadership development courses and trainingThis position is not eligible for sponsorship.All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion in accordance with Company policy of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.United Piping Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of religion disability protected veteran status age sex race color national origin or any other characteristic protected by law. United Piping Inc. complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and qualified employees with disabilities.If you wish to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process please contact Human Resources at 218-727-7676 or by email at