Director, Construction Contracts & Controls

About the role

The Director – Contracts & Controls, USVI is responsible for establishing, leading, and continuously improving contract administration, commercial controls, risk management, and governance functions across a multi-billion-dollar USVI portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract administration, compliance, and commercial oversight across projects.
• Support contract negotiation strategy and ensure contractual obligations are clearly understood and managed.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual, financial, and operational risks.
• Aid in managing claims and dispute resolution while protecting company interests and maintaining positive client relationships.
• Set up standardized processes for change order management, entitlement development, and claims documentation.
• Support preparation and negotiation of Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REA) and other contractual claims when necessary.
• Lead development and maintenance of portfolio-level risk registers covering contractual, financial, and schedule exposure.
• Provide structured risk analysis and mitigation recommendations to regional leadership.
• Oversee planning and project controls frameworks that support schedule management, cost control, and transparency.
• Partner with operations leaders to support transitions from preconstruction through project execution and closeout.
• Align contract administration practices with cost control, scheduling, and forecasting frameworks.
• Support development of program-level reporting dashboards for leadership visibility.
• Support commercial decision-making through sound financial and business judgment.
• Monitor forecasting, cost controls, and project financial performance.
• Collaborate with finance and operations teams to improve visibility into project performance and risk.
• Ensure compliance with 2 CFR 200, FEMA Public Assistance requirements, and other federal grant funding regulations across all projects.
• Oversee documentation practices supporting allowable costs, procurement standards, and audit readiness.
• Ensure contract administration and project controls processes support quality standards and policy compliance.
• Monitor compliance performance and support corrective actions when needed.
• Provide commercial oversight of design-build delivery, ensuring alignment between design progression, contract milestones, and payment structures.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate contractual risks, opportunities, and project performance clearly and professionally.
• Support business development efforts including pursuits, RFP responses, and contract negotiations.
• Lead and mentor contracts and controls professionals within the region.
• Promote collaboration between project teams, operations, and support functions.
• Support development of team members through coaching, training, and professional growth opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen contract administration and project controls practices.
• Promote adoption of tools, systems, and best practices that improve project transparency and performance.
• Share lessons learned and improvements across project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required, CPA or advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in construction finance, accounting, or project controls.
• Proven leadership of financial operations for complex construction portfolios.
• Experience with public or federally funded programs is strongly preferred.
• Experience in island or remote construction environments (e.g., USVI/Caribbean) preferred.
• Deep knowledge of construction accounting, project-based financial reporting, and revenue recognition.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel-based financial modeling.
• Familiarity with USVI-specific tax and regulatory considerations.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and decision-support capabilities.
• Effective communicator with executive presence and stakeholder influence.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and implement process improvements.
• Strong risk management mindset with the ability to operate in complex, high-stakes environments.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary range of $150,100 to $206,300 USD, a comprehensive benefits package, and a total rewards program designed to support you and your family's needs.