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Jason Ranz

Associate Vice President - Operations

USE Innovations

Jason leads operations for the organization’s Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) group. He is passionate about creating environments where teams are empowered to perform at their best, combining operational discipline with innovation to drive reliable, high-quality outcomes.

With 28 years of experience in the mechanical contracting industry, Jason brings deep expertise in managing complex operations and advancing best practices. He champions operational excellence, cultivates professional growth, and ensures financial sustainability through a focus on execution fundamentals, schedule discipline, and cost accountability. His leadership reflects a commitment to building strong teams and delivering sustainable value across every project.

Expertise & Focus

Operational fundamentals and execution excellence
Organizational and strategic vision development
Construction management and project leadership
Financial performance and cost accountability
Fostering professional growth and Team Member development

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering, University of Wyoming
AGC Executive Leadership Academy
LEED® Accredited Professional
ASHE Healthcare Construction Certificate
MCAA Institute for Project Management
MCAA Institute for Advanced Project Management
Adjunct Professor, Colorado State University
Dale Carnegie Trained

Community & Industry Engagement

Middle School Basketball Head Coach
High School Basketball Assistant Coach

News and Insights

Large industrial warehouse with a grey metal roof and multiple loading docks. A white truck trailer is backed up to one dock. The building is surrounded by concrete and situated in a mostly rural area with open fields.

News September 15, 2026

U.S. Engineering Metalworks Expands Lawrence Manufacturing Operations

New 110,000-square-foot facility builds on continued growth at Lawrence VenturePark and creates high-wage skilled trade jobs LAWRENCE, Kan. — Sept. 15, 2026 — U.S. Engineering Metalworks today celebrated the expansion of its Lawrence operations with …

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Thought Leadership September 3, 2026

The Standard Behind the Spec

Every institutional project comes with three sets of standards. The first is in the design documents. The second is the facility standards. And the third isn’t written down anywhere. It lives in the facilities team that will be running the building long after the project closes out.

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Featured September 2, 2026

August 2026 at U.S. Engineering: Growth, Connection, and Discovery

August marked the close of our internship season and a busy month of learning, friendly competition, and project milestones.

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