Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

About the Company

Accomplished company in the highway safety industry

Industry
Construction

Type
Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide the vision and leadership necessary to drive the organization's next phase of growth. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall strategic direction, financial health, and operational excellence, with a specific focus on the highway safety industry. This includes scaling operations, maintaining a safety-first culture, and securing high-value contracts. Key responsibilities for the CEO will include strategic leadership and business development, operational excellence, safety and compliance, and financial stewardship. The role demands a leader with a deep understanding of the industry, particularly in areas such as pavement marking, sign fabrication, and temporary traffic control. The ideal CEO will have 10-15+ years' of executive leadership experience in heavy civil construction, traffic safety, or infrastructure maintenance, and a proven track record in market expansion, contract management, and M&A oversight. Operational excellence is a critical aspect of the role, requiring the CEO to manage fleet and asset strategy, ensure operational integration, and drive technology adoption. Safety and compliance are paramount, with a focus on risk mitigation and regulatory mastery. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with an MBA preferred, and possess the skills necessary for political savvy in public sector lobbying, high financial literacy, and the ability to engage with both field crews and the Board. Success will be measured by safety performance, utilization rate, backlog growth, and customer retention.

Hiring Manager Title
Board Chair

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• CEO/President