VP, Engineering

About the Role

The Vice President, Engineering, Design & Construction provides strategic and operational leadership for all engineering, architectural design, pre‑construction, and construction functions across Z Modular projects. This executive role oversees the full project lifecycle from concept through delivery, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with quality and sustainability standards. The VP advances the company’s modular construction strategy by integrating innovative design, engineering excellence, manufacturing integration, and construction execution into a unified design‑build delivery model.

• Develop and execute the company’s modular construction, engineering, design‑build, and project delivery strategy aligned with organizational goals and growth objectives.
• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for architectural design, engineering, pre‑construction, and construction operations.
• Drive innovation and operational excellence through integrated design‑build and modular construction methodologies.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, quality, schedule performance, and profitability across projects and processes.
• Partner closely with executive leadership to support operational planning, strategic initiatives, and business growth.

• Lead the architectural and engineering design process for modular construction projects from conceptualization through construction administration.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop innovative and cost‑effective design solutions that optimize functionality, constructability, sustainability, manufacturing integration, and schedule performance.
• Oversee permitting, design coordination, constructability reviews, value engineering, budgeting, and project planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, zoning regulations, safety standards, and industry requirements.
• Establish engineering and design standards that support repeatability, scalability, and continuous improvement within modular construction operations.
• Lead integrated design‑build collaboration between engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and construction teams to streamline project delivery and execution.

• Oversee all phases of construction projects, including planning, procurement, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, execution, commissioning, and closeout.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with company quality and safety standards.
• Monitor project performance, proactively identify risks, and implement mitigation and contingency strategies.
• Lead project reviews and operational assessments to drive continuous improvement and successful project outcomes.
• Travel regularly to manufacturing facilities and project sites to oversee operations and support project execution.
• Align field construction execution with prefabrication and manufacturing operations to support efficient modular installation and delivery.

• Establish and enforce rigorous quality assurance and quality control standards across engineering, design, manufacturing, and construction activities.
• Lead and promote healthy and safe work practices in compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Identify and mitigate operational, financial, design, and construction risks to minimize project disruptions and liabilities.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

• Drive sustainability initiatives by integrating environmentally responsible materials, energy‑efficient systems, and sustainable construction practices into project execution and design.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in modular construction, engineering, and construction management.
• Leverage innovation and technology to improve project delivery, manufacturing integration, and operational performance.