CEO - ESOP-Driven Growth & Strategy Leader

Campbell.HR; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Underground, an employee-owned leader in underground utility infrastructure, seeks a CEO to drive growth, profitability, and safety culture across Front Range markets. The role combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership, guiding a high-performing team and representing the company to clients and partners.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in heavy civil/utility construction with executive P&L ownership, and a track record of strengthening margins, cashflow, and ESOP governance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in heavy civil or utility construction with leadership roles.
• 7+ years in executive leadership with P&L ownership and multi-profit-center oversight.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations with COO to ensure high-quality, on-schedule, and safe project delivery.
• Lead estimating and pipeline management with Chief Estimator to maintain bid opportunities and goals.
• Develop annual plan with Board oversight and communicate performance against plan.
• Foster employee ownership culture and ESOP governance in HR collaboration.
• Manage risk, bonding, insurance, and quarterly financial statements to support growth.

Job description

Apex Underground, an employee-owned leader in underground utility infrastructure, seeks a CEO to drive growth, profitability, and safety culture across Front Range markets. The role combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership, guiding a high-performing team and representing the company to clients and partners.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in heavy civil/utility construction with executive P&L ownership, and a track record of strengthening margins, cashflow, and ESOP governance.