Let’s Elevate
The Future of EPS Group
We’re seeking a CEO leader to be the
driving force behind our continued
growth and success.
Let’s Elevate The Future of EPS Group
We’re seeking a CEO leader to be the driving force behind our continued growth and success.
Are you an Elevated Thinker
and a Visionary Leader?
We’re looking for you to push the boundaries of what’s
possible in pursuit of our vision: Innovate to Elevate Lives.
Are you an Elevated Thinker and a Visionary Leader?
We’re looking for you to push the boundaries of what’s possible in pursuit of our vision: Innovate to Elevate Lives.
Are you ready to lead an
entrepreneurial and team-minded
organization in the next phase of
its journey?
Our team has spent the past five years undergoing a
transformative restructuring process and paving the way for
this next phase of growth. We’re ready to partner with you on
our journey to becoming a regional powerhouse in the design,
engineering, and construction space.
Are you ready to lead an entrepreneurial and team-minded organization in the next phase of its journey?
Our team has spent the past five years undergoing a transformative restructuring process and paving the way for this next phase of growth. We’re ready to partner with you on our journey to becoming a regional powerhouse in the design, engineering, and construction space.
Are you a successful executive
looking for your next challenge?
Our CEO role is a once in a lifetime opportunity for you to take
everything you’ve learned in your career and put it to work for
us at EPS Group. This is a highly impactful role where you can
make your mark as a leader.
Claim your seat at the table.
Help grow a firm located in one of the fastest growing areas of the country.
Earn among the top CEOs in the industry.
Are you a successful executive looking for your next challenge?
Our CEO role is a once in a lifetime opportunity for you to take everything you’ve learned in your career and put it to work for us at EPS Group. This is a highly impactful role where you can make your mark as a leader.
Claim your seat at the table.
Help grow a firm located in one of the fastest growing areas of the country.
Earn among the top CEOs in the industry.
Role Highlights
External-Facing Ambassador:
Represent EPS Group at the highest level within the markets and the communities we serve.
Growth
Champion:
We’ve built a solid foundation to scale the firm. We need a leader to take us to the next level of growth.
Internal-Facing Mentor:
Coach and lead our internal department heads to achieve measurable performance goals.
Unapologetic Optimist:
Help us push the boundaries of what’s possible and pursue our vision: Innovate to Elevate Lives.
CEO Opportunity
We’re seeking an elevated thinker and visionary leader to replace our current CEO, Kathey Wagner, who announced her planned retirement in early 2023. Over the past five years, Kathey has built our team and the internal infrastructure needed for EPS to scale our business. As our new CEO, you will be the driving force behind our continued growth and success.
Key Responsibilities
As our new CEO, you will draw upon your strong understanding of the markets we serve, industry trends, and economic conditions to develop business strategies in pursuit of the firm’s goals. Help us take EPS Group to the next level by driving growth through expansion in our current markets and entry into new ones.
You will oversee the firm’s operations and business activities to ensure we are achieving what we set out to do. Our Department Leaders will look to you as a coach and mentor as they manage their teams and work towards achieving their performance goals. Your leadership and management style will help set the tone for our entrepreneurial and team-minded company culture as we grow.
You will leverage your communication skills both internally and externally for the firm as you build trust with associates, shareholders, and key business partners. Part of your role will be to represent EPS Group at the highest level to multiple external audiences, including clients, potential clients, community groups, and the media.
Desired Qualifications
We are looking for a polished leader with at least 20 years of prior executive experience, including experience developing and executing strategic plans and initiatives as well as managing and developing teams. Our ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience in the AEC industry and can demonstrate a strong understanding of EPS Group’s service offering. You will need a basic understanding of accounting/financial reporting, operations, marketing, and human resources in an engineering firm setting. Experience with merger/acquisition negotiations and cultural assessments is a plus.
WHO WE ARE
EPS Group is a Top 10 firm in the Southwest region, and the largest locally-owned civil engineering firm in Arizona. We are a multi-disciplinary professional consulting firm providing land and infrastructure development services. Our projects and expertise range from major public works to private developments.
Vision
Innovate to elevate lives.
Mission
EPS Group is a recognized AEC industry leader in the Southwest through our commitment to quality, responsiveness, and innovation.
Purpose
Make the client’s vision a reality.
What We Offer
- Highly-competitive compensation package:
You will earn among the top CEOs in the industry - Performance-based bonus program
- 401(k) with employer match
- Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
- An entrepreneurial mindset
- A culture that rewards innovation and collaboration
How We Serve
- Entrepreneurial Spirit:
Take calculated risks and maintain optimism about all possibilities, while executing with determination. Show passion for the company’s success. Exceed client expectations. - Elevated Thinker:
Agility to think critically and see connections between disciplines to provide holistic solutions that go beyond problem solving. - Team-Minded:
Serve the needs of the organization and clients above our own by actively looking for ways to optimize individual strengths and collaboration. - Tough Talk:
Lean into hard conversations and difficult moments with openness to feedback and the intent to arrive at a win-win solution.
Role Highlights
External-Facing Ambassador:
Represent EPS Group at the highest level within the markets and the communities we serve.
Growth
Champion:
We’ve built a solid foundation to scale the firm. We need a leader to take us to the next level of growth.
Internal-Facing Mentor:
Coach and lead our internal department heads to achieve measurable performance goals.
Unapologetic Optimist:
Help us push the boundaries of what’s possible and pursue our vision: Innovate to Elevate Lives.
WHO WE ARE
EPS Group is a Top 10 firm in the Southwest region, and the largest locally-owned civil engineering firm in Arizona. We are a multi-disciplinary professional consulting firm providing land and infrastructure development services. Our projects and expertise range from major public works to private developments.
Vision
Innovate to elevate lives.
Mission
EPS Group is a recognized AEC industry leader in the Southwest through our commitment to quality, responsiveness, and innovation.
Purpose
Make the client’s vision a reality.
What We Offer
- Highly-competitive compensation package:
You will earn among the top CEOs in the industry - Performance-based bonus program
- 401(k) with employer match
- Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
- An entrepreneurial mindset
- A culture that rewards innovation and collaboration
How We Serve
- Entrepreneurial Spirit:
Take calculated risks and maintain optimism about all possibilities, while executing with determination. Show passion for the company’s success. Exceed client expectations. - Elevated Thinker:
Agility to think critically and see connections between disciplines to provide holistic solutions that go beyond problem solving. - Team-Minded:
Serve the needs of the organization and clients above our own by actively looking for ways to optimize individual strengths and collaboration. - Tough Talk:
Lean into hard conversations and difficult moments with openness to feedback and the intent to arrive at a win-win solution.
CEO Opportunity
We’re seeking an elevated thinker and visionary leader to replace our current CEO, Kathey Wagner, who announced her planned retirement in early 2023. Over the past five years, Kathey has built our team and the internal infrastructure needed for EPS to scale our business. As our new CEO, you will be the driving force behind our continued growth and success.
Key Responsibilities
As our new CEO, you will draw upon your strong understanding of the markets we serve, industry trends, and economic conditions to develop business strategies in pursuit of the firm’s goals. Help us take EPS Group to the next level by driving growth through expansion in our current markets and entry into new ones.
You will oversee the firm’s operations and business activities to ensure we are achieving what we set out to do. Our Department Leaders will look to you as a coach and mentor as they manage their teams and work towards achieving their performance goals. Your leadership and management style will help set the tone for our entrepreneurial and team-minded company culture as we grow.
You will leverage your communication skills both internally and externally for the firm as you build trust with associates, shareholders, and key business partners. Part of your role will be to represent EPS Group at the highest level to multiple external audiences, including clients, potential clients, community groups, and the media.
Desired Qualifications
We are looking for a polished leader with at least 20 years of prior executive experience, including experience developing and executing strategic plans and initiatives as well as managing and developing teams. Our ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience in the AEC industry and can demonstrate a strong understanding of EPS Group’s service offering. You will need a basic understanding of accounting/financial reporting, operations, marketing, and human resources in an engineering firm setting. Experience with merger/acquisition negotiations and cultural assessments is a plus.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
While the CEO will serve all EPS Group offices, the position will be located in our Mesa, Arizona headquarters. Occasional travel to other EPS Group offices will be required.
Like many organizations, the CEO position is the highest Executive Leadership position within EPS Group. All Department Leaders report to the CEO. The CEO reports to the Board of Directors. The CEO position is not a shareholder position.
EPS Group’s new CEO will earn among the top CEOs in our industry. In anticipation of hiring for this position, EPS Group partnered with an external consultant to conduct an independent analysis of CEO compensation in the markets we serve. We are pleased to offer a highly competitive compensation package. In addition to a base salary, the CEO is eligible for a profit-based incentive based on firm-wide results.
In addition to a highly competitive base salary, the CEO is eligible to receive a profit-based incentive based on firm-wide results.
Potential applicants only please; no recruiters. All requests are screened by our scheduling team.
EPS Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.