CEO - Construction

Our client, a construction company experiencing rapid expansion, is searching for a senior executive to lead all operational functions. This represents a pivotal leadership hire for an organization in a high-growth phase.

The successful candidate will serve as the primary operational executive, charged with implementing strategic initiatives, building and scaling infrastructure, and ensuring accountability throughout the organization. This opportunity calls for an experienced leader comfortable navigating dynamic environments who can unite and guide a talented leadership team toward shared objectives.

Candidates with substantial construction sector experience at the executive level will be strongly positioned. This role provides the chance to serve as the de facto chief executive of a business on an upward trajectory, with meaningful potential for increased responsibility and long-term leadership within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Align the executive team around unified execution standards and organizational priorities
• Create and deploy scalable infrastructure to accommodate ongoing expansion
• Enhance planning, scheduling, purchasing, and financial projection capabilities
• Build and oversee performance indicators, reporting dashboards, and management cadences
• Implement strategic plans and advance critical operational goals
• Uphold financial rigor, protect profit margins, and deliver strong client satisfaction results
• Institute consistent operational cadences across all primary business areas

Essential:

• Demonstrated proficiency with enterprise platforms and operational management technologies
• Significant executive-level leadership background in complex, project-driven or operationally intensive settings
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant business, technical, or management field
• Proven track record in financial management, planning, scheduling, and procurement functions
• Ability to develop performance measurement frameworks, reporting systems, and leadership rhythms
  
  Strong emotional intelligence and excellent judgment
• Articulate communicator with robust systems-thinking capabilities

Preferred:

• Background in founder-led organizations
• Multi-site or multi-business-unit operational experience
• Prior experience in entrepreneurial settings
• Spanish language skills

• Base Salary: $200,000 – $240,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Substantial performance-based bonus tied to operational KPIs
• 401(k) plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid time off per company policy
• Relocation assistance available for exceptional candidates (case-by-case)

• Travel: Up to 25%
• Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Target
  
  Start Date:
  
  Q1 2026

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