Heroes in Hardhats

Join Our Ranks: Heroes in Hard Hats

Empowering Veterans with New Missions in Construction

Why Veterans Make Great Team Members

Veterans bring a wealth of experience and skills that make them invaluable team members. Here’s why veterans are a perfect fit for our company, summarized with the acronym LEADER:

Leadership: Veterans have honed their leadership skills in high-pressure situations, making them excellent leaders on and off the construction site.
Ethics: The rigorous training and structured environment of the military instill a strong sense of ethics, ensuring tasks are completed with integrity and accountability.
Adaptability: Veterans are trained to adapt to ever-changing situations, making them flexible and capable of handling unexpected challenges.
Discipline: The discipline ingrained during their military service ensures that veterans approach tasks with dedication and precision.
Expertise: With specialized training and diverse experiences, veterans bring a high level of expertise to their roles.
Resilience: Veterans have faced and overcome significant challenges, making them resilient and able to thrive in demanding environments.

By hiring veterans, we gain team members who exemplify LEADER qualities, contributing to the success and strength of our company.

Testimonials

Michael Castellino - Project Engineer

Since coming out of the military and pursuing a degree, I wanted to find a company that aligned with the core values installed in me as a United States Marine. GSE is committed to “Doing it Safe, and Doing it Right”, similar concepts my NCO’s instilled in me and those I passed on to my junior Marines. Employees of GSE understand the reputation this company has built across the country over the last 40 years and work hard to maintain that. This has developed into long-term employees who, through small unit leadership, have built hard-working efficient crews with a sense of mission accomplishment. Being able to work alongside individuals who care as much about the success of those to the left and right of them is not something you find everywhere outside of the military, but not something I have had to question about those whom I have worked with at GSE. I believe that any veteran would find an easy transition into a company full of professionals like GSE Construction.

Leo Wescott - Superintendent

My name is Leo Wescott, and I am a Superintendent for GSE Construction. Currently I am stationed at Phantom Ranch, which is literally at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.  I have been working here at Phantom Ranch since my hiring in November of 2021, and I love it here. Specific to this project; we work 8 days on and 6 days off, which has been nice for family time. We travel from the South Rim of the park to Phantom by helicopter, which is neat in itself.

I have just over 40 years of experience in the construction industry, with 20+ of them as a traveling Superintendent. I have had the pleasure of working in multiple disciplines with multiple owner types, all over the country. A large portion of my experience has been in the Federal arena, which comes in handy here.

GSE is the is the only company I’ve worked for that supports you 100% and then allows you to do your thing. If you have self-motivation and the desire to build great things, this is an excellent place to work. I fully anticipate working here until I retire.

Join the Team

Are you a veteran looking for a new mission? We invite you to apply for our open positions and join a team that values your service and skills. Here's how you can apply:
Submit your application: Fill out the online application form and attach your resume to one of our positions HERE.
Contact our HR department: For any questions or additional information, please reach out to our HR team at [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you to the GSE Construction family!

Our Partners

We are proud to partner with several veteran organizations and military support groups to enhance the "Heroes in Hard Hats" program. These partnerships allow us to provide additional resources and support to our veteran employees. Some of our key partners include:

Veterans Employment Services: Offering job placement assistance and career counseling.
 

Military Support Network: Providing resources for transitioning veterans and their families.
 

Construction Workforce Initiative: Collaborating on training programs and certification opportunities.

Together, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for veterans to thrive in their new careers.