Chief Executive Officer - CEO

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Heavy Civil Construction background REQUIREDWe are partnering with a rapidly growing, privately held heavy civil contractor to identify a hands-on Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization through its next phase of growth and operational scale. This is not a traditional corporate CEO role. This is an opportunity for a field-oriented operator to step in, take ownership of day-to-day execution, and help build a more structured and scalable organization.This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on executive to step into a high-impact leadership role, working closely with ownership to build a scalable, multi-state infrastructure platform while maintaining the entrepreneurial culture that has driven the company's success.The OpportunityThe CEO will serve as the operational leader of the business, working closely with ownership to drive project execution, improve financial visibility and discipline, build accountability across teams, and support continued growth across public-sector infrastructure projects. This role is best suited for someone who has grown up in heavy civil construction and understands how to run jobs, manage teams, and solve problems in the field.Key ResponsibilitiesLead day-to-day operations across project management, field execution, and corporate functionsOwn full P&L performance, including revenue growth, margin management, forecasting, and cash flowEstablish operating cadence and performance visibility across projects and the broader organizationStrengthen job cost reporting, forecasting, and project execution disciplineBuild and maintain relationships with clients, agency partners, and financial stakeholdersOversee contract administration, risk management, and compliance across public-sector projectsDevelop and lead a high-performing leadership team with clear accountability and ownershipPartner with ownership on growth strategy, market expansion, and potential acquisitionsIdeal Candidate ProfileBachelors degree required; MBA or other advanced degree strongly preferredA minimum of 10+ years of experience as a CEO, Division President, or COO, with leadership experience within heavy civil construction or civil engineering as a general contractorStrong understanding of civil construction methods, specifications, and execution; experience with DOT, federal, or municipal projectsStrong financial acumen, including job costing, forecasting, and margin managementAbility to introduce structure and discipline without losing agilityStrong leadership presence and ability to operate in a high-accountability environmentThis is a hybrid role and must be willing to travel to Southwest Colorado consistently, as well as various project sites throughout Colorado and the Rocky Mountain/Southwest region as needed.

Created: 2026-05-09