Business Details
46 Years
experience
Trusted Water Infrastructure Construction Services
GSE Construction was founded in 1980 by Orlando Gutierrez, whose strong work ethic and engineering passion shaped our core values of quality, integrity, and collaboration. Over 45 years, we've evolved from a local contractor to a trusted Western U.S. leader in water and wastewater infrastructure, delivering 1,200+ projects through transparent partnerships with clients, engineers, and communities.Our second-generation family business combines craftsmanship with innovative delivery methods like design-build and CM/GC, serving municipal, federal, industrial, and private clients across diverse sectors including energy, semiconductors, and aerospace. We maintain 80+ repeat client relationships by prioritizing environmental stewardship, employee development, and community engagement through volunteer initiatives and regional outreach programs.
Services
Municipal Projects
Federal Infrastructure
Industrial Wastewater
Private Development
Design-Build Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- 45 years specializing in water/wastewater infrastructure
- Proven expertise in design-build and CM/GC delivery methods
- Experienced team with federal contracting security clearances
- Community-focused approach with 80+ repeat clients
- Western U.S. coverage with regional headquarters in 4 states
Services
Municipal Projects
We deliver water and wastewater infrastructure solutions for municipalities across the Western U.S. Our 40+ year track record includes traditional design-bid-build and alternative delivery methods like design-build. Clients benefit from our expertise in regulatory compliance, community impact mitigation, and sustainable infrastructure development that improves public health and environmental protection.
Federal Infrastructure
Specializing in federal construction projects since 1980, we serve agencies like the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Department of Energy. Our team understands federal procurement processes, security requirements, and environmental regulations. We deliver complex projects in urban and remote locations while maintaining strict quality control and safety standards for national infrastructure needs.
Industrial Wastewater
We provide customized wastewater treatment solutions for food & beverage, energy, and semiconductor industries. Our capabilities include pretreatment systems, biogas utilization, and water reuse technologies. With 20+ years of experience since our first industrial project in 2003, we partner with technology providers to deliver efficient systems that meet regulatory requirements while optimizing operational costs for manufacturers.
Private Development
We support private sector clients with water and wastewater infrastructure for developers and industrial facilities. Our services include lift stations, transmission lines, and cogeneration facilities. Through long-term partnerships with engineering firms and technology providers, we deliver turnkey solutions that balance client needs with environmental responsibility across the Western United States.
Design-Build Solutions
Our alternative delivery expertise covers design-build, progressive design-build, and CM/GC methods. This approach reduces project risk while maintaining quality through single-point accountability. We've completed 60+ alternative delivery projects, combining design and construction phases to accelerate schedules and control costs for municipal, federal, and industrial clients since the early 2000s.
People
Orlando Gutierrez
Founder
Established GSE Construction in 1980 after earning technical education in Bogota and athletic scholarship in the U.S. His core values of quality and integrity continue shaping the company's culture as a second-generation family business focused on water treatment construction excellence.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate across the Western United States including California, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, and Colorado with regional offices in key locations.
What types of water infrastructure projects do you handle?
We specialize in municipal wastewater treatment, federal infrastructure, industrial pretreatment systems, and private development projects including cogeneration facilities and transmission lines.
How long have you been in business?
We've been delivering water and wastewater infrastructure solutions since 1980 with 45 years of continuous operation and 1,200+ completed projects.
What project delivery methods do you use?
We offer traditional design-bid-build plus alternative methods including design-build, CM/GC, progressive design-build, and job-order contracting to meet client needs.
