Vice President - Justice Program Development & Delivery

Vice President - Justice Program Development & Delivery Position OverviewA nationally recognized consulting, program management, and owner's representative organization focused on justice and government infrastructure is seeking a Vice President to lead the development and delivery of large-scale public-sector capital programs.This executive will oversee complex projects from initial visioning, planning, and funding strategy through design, procurement, construction, activation, and long-term operational readiness. The role requires a strategic leader who can navigate highly complex stakeholder environments, build consensus among competing interests, and serve as a trusted advisor to government agencies, elected officials, and project partners.In addition to leading major project initiatives, this individual will play a key role in growing a regional office, mentoring teams, expanding client relationships, and supporting long-term business growth. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Help drive the growth and expansion of a regional office and project delivery team.Build and maintain executive-level relationships with public-sector clients and industry partners.Identify and pursue new opportunities within justice, corrections, detention, public safety, and civic infrastructure markets.Represent the organization in client meetings, industry events, and executive presentations.Contribute to long-range growth initiatives and market strategy. Program Development & Delivery Lead large, complex government capital programs from concept through completion.Advise clients on development strategy, funding considerations, project delivery approaches, risk management, and implementation planning.Oversee all aspects of project execution, including planning, programming, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and occupancy.Ensure projects achieve client objectives related to budget, schedule, quality, and operational performance.Provide leadership across multidisciplinary teams of consultants, designers, engineers, and construction professionals. Stakeholder Engagement & Consensus Building Facilitate alignment among diverse stakeholder groups, often with competing priorities and perspectives.Establish credibility and trust with agency leaders, elected officials, consultants, contractors, and community stakeholders.Lead high-level discussions involving complex technical, operational, financial, and political considerations.Drive decision-making through influence, diplomacy, and consensus-building rather than authority alone.Serve as a politically neutral advisor focused on delivering successful project outcomes. Team Leadership Mentor and develop project executives, program managers, and emerging leaders.Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and client service excellence.Support recruiting, staff development, succession planning, and organizational growth initiatives. Required Qualifications 15+ years of leadership experience within public infrastructure, program management, real estate development, architecture, engineering, construction, or related industries.Demonstrated success delivering large-scale government or institutional capital projects.Deep experience managing projects through the full development lifecycle, including planning, financing, design, procurement, construction, and occupancy.Strong executive presence with the ability to confidently lead discussions among senior decision-makers.Proven ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholder groups and navigate complex organizational dynamics.Excellent communication, relationship-building, negotiation, and presentation skills. Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is more than a construction executive. They are a strategic business leader with the ability to see the entire development process and guide projects from vision to reality.Successful candidates will demonstrate:The ability to quickly assess stakeholder dynamics and adapt their communication style accordingly.Strong emotional intelligence, business judgment, and political awareness.Exceptional facilitation, influence, and consensus-building skills.Experience leading discussions with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, financial stakeholders, and government officials.A track record of bringing diverse groups together around a common objective and driving projects forward.The confidence and executive presence to walk into a room of industry leaders and become a trusted voice at the table.