Position: Chief Executive Officer/President

Overview:

A leading Chicago based Civil Cconstruction company seeks a visionary CEO/President to drive strategic growth, oversee operations, and ensure financial success. Reporting to the Board of Directors, this role involves guiding the company to deliver high-quality, on-time, and on-budget projects while maintaining its reputation as an industry leader.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:
• Define and execute a long-term growth strategy.
• Explore new opportunities in core civil markets.
• Support M&A initiatives from target identification to integration.

• Operational Oversight:
• Streamline operations to enhance efficiency and performance.
• Ensure project delivery meets timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

• Financial Stewardship:
• Develop and manage financial strategies to achieve revenue and EBITDA goals.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and risk mitigation.

• Client & Partner Engagement:
• Strengthen relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations for key contracts.

• Team Leadership:
• Inspire and lead a team of 500+ employees, fostering a culture of safety and growth.
• Build and mentor an effective executive leadership team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 15+ years in construction, with 5+ years in executive leadership roles at $100M+ revenue organizations.
• Strong financial acumen, P&L expertise.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Stock options.