Vice President of Operations

Stewart Iron Works is looking for a Vice President of Operations who takes pride in leadership, craftsmanship, and building a company the right way. As part of our team, you’ll lead the entire operation—guiding people, projects, and processes with clarity and accountability—while honoring a 150-year legacy of architectural metalwork. This role is for a hands-on executive who understands how to run a small, highly skilled organization, balance tradition with progress, and create an environment where people, quality, and performance all thrive.

A LEGACY OF BUILDING CAREERS

At Stewart Iron Works, we carry forward a proud tradition of artistry in architectural metals and custom fabrication. Exceptional work begins with people who share our values and commitment to excellence. We recognize our employees are more than professionals—they’re individuals with families, passions, and full lives beyond work. That’s why we emphasize balance, supporting both professional growth and personal fulfillment. Our culture is rooted in celebrating shared victories, encouraging growth, and making a lasting impact on our clients and community. At SIW, we’re not just crafting metalwork—we’re building a legacy of quality, integrity, and purpose.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s overall operations, performance, and organizational health
• Set annual goals, priorities, and long-term direction aligned with SIW’s capabilities and craftsmanship
• Own financial execution, including forecasting, budgeting, backlog planning, job costing, and margin protection
• Oversee all project delivery functions: estimating support, project management, detailing, fabrication, field installation, and closeout
• Build and strengthen processes for scheduling, workflow, communication, and accountability across shop and field teams
• Monitor execution on high-risk or complex projects and step in as needed to ensure safety, quality, and productivity
• Drive a proactive safety culture and ensure all shop and field work meets internal standards and OSHA requirements
• Establish and maintain clear quality expectations—from drawings and materials to installation and final finish
• Develop, mentor, and support managers, shop leaders, and field leaders; lead hiring, performance reviews, and growth planning
• Improve company-wide systems, SOPs, and tools to support scalability and operational clarity
• Partner with clients, general contractors, architects, and collaborators; support estimating and preconstruction by evaluating project fit, risk, and resource needs
• Serve as the primary decision-maker for daily operations and the steward of company stability, culture, and accountability
  
  

This role is ideal for a seasoned operational leader who values craftsmanship, people, and long-term stewardship—and who wants to guide a historic company into its next chapter with purpose and pride.

Qualifications

• 10 years in fabrication, metals, construction, or custom manufacturing
• Strong experience running operations or leading a small/mid-sized company
• Solid financial management skills — budgets, forecasting, job costing, margin management
• Experience leading project managers, shop teams, and field crews
• Clear communication, steady leadership, and strong accountability instincts
• Ability to work onsite daily and visit local project sites as needed
  
  

Huseman Group is an EOE/M/F/D/V - Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace

Huseman Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by law.