Vice President of Construction

Description ECC is seeking candidates for a Vice President of Construction position. For accomplished construction leaders, opportunities to make a lasting impact are rare. At ECC, the Vice President of Construction role offers the chance to lead exceptional teams, mentor the next generation of industry talent, and help shape the strategic direction of an employee-owned company known for delivering challenging projects, building strong client relationships, and creating sustainable success for the future. The Vice President of Construction reports to the Chief Executive Officer and provides strategic leadership for ECC’s construction operations. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence across project delivery, safety, quality, financial performance, and client satisfaction while ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives. In this position, you will: Provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for the firm’s federal construction portfolio, managing approximately $1B in annual projects supporting primarily U.S. Air Force, Army, and NAVFAC clients across military installations in the United States and globallyInvestigate and evaluate new federal construction opportunities and contracts; review and approve technical and business proposals to ensure alignment with company strategy, capabilities, and risk toleranceAssign territories, programs and projects to Program Directors and Project Managers while maintaining direct executive oversight of major programs and key strategic projectsLead, hire, evaluate and mentor senior construction leaders including Program Directors, Estimating Managers and the Director of Project Controls, building a high-performing team capable of executing complex federal construction projectsDrive operational excellence across all construction programs, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with federal contract requirements and military installation protocolsPrepare and update the firm’s construction operations budget on no less than an annual basis and provide executive financial oversight of the company’s federal construction portfolioOn no less than a quarterly basis, review the firm’s operational and financial performance with senior managers (Chairman, President, CFO, etc.) and on a monthly basis with the President and CFO to ensure strong program performance and sustainable growthServe as a senior leader in shaping company strategy, implementing operational improvements and strategic initiatives to maintain the growth, profitability and long-term health of the firmMaintain executive-level relationships with key federal clients including Air Force, Army, and NAVFAC leadership, supporting business development and long-term client partnershipsEnsure the implementation and continuous improvement of the firm’s Health and Safety Program across all construction activities, particularly on active military installationsEnsure the implementation of the firm’s Quality Management Program, including compliance with federal contracting requirements, military construction standards and client specificationsApprove major capital equipment purchases and strategic resource allocations required to support domestic and international construction operationsIdentify risks to project performance and direct corrective action when necessary; ensure lessons learned are documented and incorporated into future project executionCoordinate high-level client meetings and participate in strategic program reviews with federal stakeholdersIn addition to the accountabilities above, other responsibilities, tasks, and deliverables may be assigned to the incumbent of this position Requirements Proven executive leadership experience managing large-scale federal construction programs and portfolios, including work performed on military installationsDemonstrated success overseeing complex construction programs totaling approximately $1B annuallyStrong knowledge of Department of War (DoW) construction environments, including Air Force, Army, and NAVFAC contracting and project execution requirementsCapable of effectively challenging the status quo to improve operational performance, delivery efficiency, and business outcomesDemonstrated success coaching and developing senior construction professionals to achieve strategic and operational objectivesAbility to lead and motivate a high-performing team in a lean, fast-moving organization with approximately 300 employeesSkilled in interfacing with executives, project teams, and senior federal stakeholdersAbility to influence and collaborate across the organization to optimize project performance and company growthCompetent in using Microsoft Office products, email systems, and WindowsFifteen years relevant construction industry experience, preferably including federal or military construction programsTen years of experience in senior management or executive leadership roleTravel: Must be able and willing to travel periodically, typically less than 25% depending on the needs of the company, including travel to domestic and international project locationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for this requirement. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field. Professional certification or registration such as PE, CCM, PMP, or DBIA. Demonstrated success supporting business development, capture, and pursuit efforts for large federal construction opportunities. Experience leading multi-location construction operations, including domestic and international projects. Active or previously held U.S. Government security clearance. Proven track record driving organizational growth, operational improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives. ECC targeted base salary range is $260,000 to $310,000 annually. Actual salary offered may be affected by education, training, certifications, experience, skills, level of responsibility, and location. Benefits Offered – Full-time Positions Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision InsuranceLife Insurance, Long Term Disability InsurancePaid Time off and Holiday PayEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)401k with deferral matching, Student Debt Reduction ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Educational Assistance, Mentorship Program, ECC UniversityEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramCompany-matching charitable giving program ECC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact TeleSign HR at [email protected]. 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