Steve Ziemke is the Senior Vice President of Gulf Coast Western. Steve has 28 years of experience in the field and over 35 years of life experience. His project management skills have been in high demand for sustainable construction projects, and his negotiating abilities have helped GCW acquire a majority stake in several large energy companies.
Named one of Construction Business Magazine’s Top 25 Executives in 2015, 2019, 2021, and 2022, Ziemke is one of the most sought-after executives in the industry. His attention to detail, work ethic, and passion for his career drive his success. Steve’s dedication to the industry and its people has earned him nationwide respect.
With over 28 years of experience in the field, Steve brings a broad range of skills to Gulf Coast Western’s projects. He is an expert at the project, financial, and people management aspects of operations. His dedication to the industry has earned him respect across the nation and a reputation for being honest and hard-working. He is serving his third term on the General Contractors Association of Texas Board of Directors.
Steve Ziemke is a success story of hard work and determination. He graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management in 1986. He then decided to join the United States Marine Corps. During his four-year service, Steve rose to the rank of First Sergeant and was deployed overseas twice, once to the Middle East and once to Asia. He also spent two years in Okinawa, Japan, as a Drill Instructor for several training classes of Marine recruits.
Everything about Steve Ziemke’s life is focused on enhancing the construction industry. He has dedicated countless hours to training and mentoring student apprentices, ensuring they have a successful career. He also has proven to be an expert at managing cost-effective budgets with his track record of attracting subcontracting partners with his reputation for being honest and hard-working.