President - Directional Drilling

President - Directional DrillingDenver Colorado Our client is a well-established underground utility contractor based in the Denver metro area, specializing in horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and underground utility installation for telecommunications, fiber, water, and sewer infrastructure across Colorado, Wyoming, Texas, Montana, and New Mexico.This is a field-forward leadership role, not a desk job. You'll be on job sites, in front of customers, and leading from the front — while a General Manager and construction coordinators run day-to-day field execution alongside you.What You'll DoPersonally drive new business — build relationships with telecom carriers, regional fiber providers, utilities, and general contractors, and win direct work (not just subcontract assignments)Own the sales pipeline: target accounts, attend pre-bid meetings and industry events, and be the face of the company in the marketPartner with the General Manager / Construction Manager to keep every project safe, on schedule, and profitableKnow the numbers cold — job costing, project margins, budgets, and cash flow — and use them to drive decisionsLead, coach, and retain a field team that already trusts and respects its leadershipOversee equipment and fleet decisions, from day-to-day scheduling to major capital investmentsWhat We're Looking For10+ years of leadership experience in construction, underground utilities, or infrastructure/field servicesA genuine "hunter" with existing industry relationships and a track record of winning new business, not just managing it once it landsHands-on experience with horizontal directional drilling or underground utility work strongly preferredComfort working with both large carriers and smaller regional providers in the fiber/telecom spaceStrong financial fluency — able to own a P&L, read job cost reports, and manage budgetsA leadership style that's equal parts drive and warmth — someone who can earn the trust of an existing, close-knit field teamWhy This RoleUncapped, growth-linked incentive compensation — this is a true builder's opportunity, not a fixed-upside management jobBacked by a patient, long-term ownership group — not a private equity flipA strong operational and financial foundation already in place, with real room to grow the business furtherA loyal, experienced field team ready to rally behind the right leader