company origins

The origins and culture of GSE Construction derive from the life experiences of its founder, Orlando Gutierrez. Orlando’s strong work ethic as a lathe operator and his natural interest in engineering led him to receiving a scholarship to attend technical high school in Bogota. This opportunity, and his competitive nature, ultimately brought him to the United States on a track scholarship at the University of Nevada Reno. His core beliefs led him to form GSE Construction in 1980, where he created an organization founded on quality and integrity.

Cemented in this organizational progression are GSE’s core values of craftsmanship, collaboration, and entrepreneurial spirit. This lives on today as a second-generation family business with a dual focus of delivering excellent projects for our clients while providing opportunities to our employees through excellence in the craft of water treatment construction. Over the last five decades, GSE has built long-standing, mutually beneficial relationships with our clients, design engineers, equipment manufacturers, and employees. State and Federal Agencies, Public Utility Districts, Institutions, National Laboratories, and Private Industrial Facilities have all benefited from our years of proven expertise in all aspects of water and wastewater construction. Through a diligent pursuit of Orlando’s vision, GSE has become a trusted “Best in the West” builder of water and wastewater infrastructure.

Culture

At GSE, we believe that our shared culture and perspective on our lives and our work is the glue that binds us together and the fuel of our common progress. The most important aspect of our business is the people. Anyone with money, experience, and a healthy taste for adventure can open a contracting business, but to consistently build excellent projects and thrive you need motivated, creative, loyal, and gifted people who are there for the long-haul.

It is from this desire and understanding that GSE’s culture has developed. The foundation of our culture is built upon the following concepts:

Community and Social Responsibility

As GSE continues to grow, so does our community outreach. Our teams identify areas of need in local communities and find meaningful ways to help at a personal level. GSE strives to help create a better future for all by supporting local organizations and volunteering with charities that resonate with our employees. We encourage our staff and crews to volunteer regularly as GSE aims to be a pillar in every region and community we expand to. We regularly host work lunches and after-hours events to strengthen our internal relationships at every level of the company. From our annual company party to office social hours, every GSE employee feels like family and knows they are a pivotal part of what makes GSE so special.

Licenses 

CA License - 401498

CA DIR – 1000000077

ID License - 27959

ID CM License - 027827

ID Public Works License - 026972

 

AZ License - 336696

NV License - 0070179

MT License - 250043

OR License – 180321

UT License- 12478843-5501