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Overview

Join a Team That Builds the Impossible

RoadGuard is a division of GeoStabilization International (GSI), the leading geohazard mitigation and critical infrastructure protection firm in North America. RoadGuard focuses on high-integrity guardrail, fencing, and automated gate access systems that safeguard roadways, industrial sites, and transportation corridors.

Our work protects people and critical infrastructure in some of the most challenging and sensitive environments.

Our passion is to innovate and implement optimized solutions that protect people and improve infrastructure.

We’re hiring anOperations, Installation & Maintenance Managerto lead our self-perform and subcontract crews installing fencing, gate, and access control systems throughout the Western U.S.

This is a high-accountability, field-forward role that owns schedule discipline, installation quality, crew efficiency, and customer success. You’ll be responsible for:

+ Translating scope into field execution

+ Coordinating labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors

+ Leading install crews across multiple active projects

+ Ensuring that complex gate and access systems are fully operational and meet spec

+ Diagnosing and resolving warranty and maintenance issues

This role will sit at our Ideal Fencing Co office in Erie, CO—our operational headquarters for the Western U.S. region. Daily coordination with project managers, estimators, field teams, and executive leadership happens here. Being on-site is essential for impact, visibility, and influence.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

+ Manage all aspects of field execution for fencing, gate, and access control projects

+ Build and lead self-perform crews while managing specialty subcontractors as needed

+ Plan and coordinate installation schedules, manpower, equipment, and material delivery

+ Ensure installation adheres to design drawings, technical specs, and code requirements

+ Commission and test automated gate systems (operators, sensors, access panels)

+ Own project punchlists, QC reviews, and customer closeout

+ Implement proactive maintenance protocols for recurring client work

+ Provide hands-on training, development, and safety enforcement for field staff

+ Track crew productivity and job profitability in coordination with project management

+ Partner with Estimators and Designers to drive constructability and value engineering

Qualifications

You are a gritty, field-proven operations leader who thrives in complexity and takes personal pride in delivering projects that work—andkeepworking. You have deep experience in fencing and gate system installation, including automated gates, and know how to get teams moving, aligned, and efficient.

You are capable of leading now andgrowing into a senior operations or general management roleover the next 3–5 years.

Must-Haves

+ 5+ years experience managing field installation teams in fencing, gates, or commercial construction

+ Working knowledge ofautomated gate operators, card readers, access controls, safety loops, and troubleshooting

+ Proven ability to manage and optimize crew performance across multiple concurrent projects

+ Comfortable with field technology (mobile plans, time tracking, field reporting tools)

+ OSHA 30 or ability to obtain within 90 days

+ Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and installation manuals

+ Strong communication, team development, and client-facing skills

+ Willing and able to travel throughout the Western U.S. as needed

+ Must be based at our Ideal Fencing Co office in Erie, CO

Preferred Experience

+ Background in guardrail, DOT barrier systems, or perimeter security

+ Prior experience commissioning or maintaining automated access systems

+ Familiarity with service-level agreements (SLAs) for warranty/maintenance contracts

+ Experience in lean construction, process improvement, or field ops digitization

Growth Trajectory & Succession Plan

This role is structured for succession in our operations and estimating role.

Location Strategy

This is anon-site role based at the Ideal Fencing Co office in Erie, CO. Candidates must either be local or willing to relocate. Preference is given to those within theDenver metro area or a major airline hubto support responsive travel needs.

What Sets Top Candidates Apart

+ Track record of scaling self-perform crews while hitting install dates and budget

+ Proven experience installing and servicingautomated gates and access systems

+ Strong field leadership presence—knows how to earn trust and drive performance

+ High judgment under field constraints; solves problems fast without sacrificing quality

+ Demonstrated progression or stretch roles indicating future leadership capacity

What GSI Offers

+ Competitive base salary in the $95-115,000 range

+ Yearly bonus

+ Participation in the Equity Ownership program

+ 401 (k) with company match

+ Full medical, dental and vision insurance

+ Paid holidays and generous PTO

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Job LocationsUS-CO-Erie

Job ID 2025-2654

# of Openings 1