Vice President of Project Delivery (Hybrid - Arlington, VA)

About the role

The Vice President of Project Delivery reports to the President and is responsible for the growth and delivery of integrated technical solutions for Chinook. As a member of the Executive Management Team, this role provides day‑to‑day management and monitoring of critical infrastructure clients and programs, sets and achieves revenue and profitability targets, and oversees project execution. The VP combines strategic and operational goals, develops client, pricing, and organizational strategies, drives employee growth and productivity, assesses and minimizes risk, and ensures compliance with industry standards, regulations, and contract requirements.

Schedule

This position follows a hybrid schedule, with time spent in the Arlington, VA headquarters, remote work from home, and travel to client sites. Anticipated travel is approximately 40% domestic (CONUS) and overseas (OCONUS). Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for planning, execution, and successful delivery of projects and programs across all business lines, aligning with strategic objectives, operational excellence, financial performance, and client expectations.
• Develop and execute project delivery strategies that drive organizational growth, client satisfaction, and long‑term business success.
• Establish enterprise‑wide project delivery standards, governance frameworks, methodologies, and best practices to ensure consistency, scalability, and successful outcomes.
• Lead all aspects of project delivery including controls, scheduling, risk management, quality assurance, financial management, and operational execution across the portfolio.
• Develop and manage multi‑year operational plans, forecasts, budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation strategies supporting strategic growth objectives.
• Set and achieve revenue, profitability, utilization, and operational performance targets in line with corporate initiatives.
• Monitor organizational and project performance through executive dashboards and KPIs, implementing corrective actions to improve schedule adherence, cost performance, quality, risk management, and client outcomes.
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual operational reviews to evaluate project performance, financial results, schedule adherence, quality metrics, resource utilization, and organizational effectiveness.
• Direct enterprise‑wide resource planning and workforce management to optimize staffing levels, subcontractor utilization, and project execution capabilities.
• Partner with Business Development, Operations, and Executive Leadership to support pursuit strategies, proposal development, client presentations, contract negotiations, and transition of projects from capture to execution.
• Serve as Executive Sponsor for strategic clients and high‑profile programs, developing executive relationships, ensuring exceptional client satisfaction, mitigating risks, and promoting long‑term growth.
• Represent the company with clients, industry organizations, professional associations, and community partners to strengthen reputation and expand market presence.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Recruiting to attract, develop, mentor, and retain high‑performing professionals while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee leadership development, succession planning, performance management, coaching, and professional development initiatives for project delivery personnel.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing innovative delivery methodologies, technologies, digital tools, automation, and standardized processes that enhance efficiency, quality, and client value.
• Develop, publish, and implement project management policies, procedures, reporting standards, and performance dashboards to ensure data integrity, transparency, and executive visibility.
• Ensure project teams fully leverage internal systems, ERP platforms, project management technologies, and business intelligence tools to improve execution, reporting, and decision‑making.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company policies, industry standards, regulatory requirements, health and safety programs, security protocols, and quality management systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• At least 20 years of progressively responsible experience leading large‑scale engineering, construction, federal, or technical project delivery organizations.
• Minimum 10 years of executive or senior leadership experience overseeing project delivery, program management, and operational performance.
• Minimum 10 years of experience leading, developing, and managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Extensive knowledge of project delivery methodologies, program management, engineering, construction, commissioning, facilities operations, organizational leadership, and project governance.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex Federal Government and commercial contracts, including execution, compliance, financial management, and client relationship management.
• Extensive experience implementing, optimizing, and governing enterprise Project Management, ERP, Project Controls, Scheduling, Financial Management, and Business Intelligence platforms.
• Proven experience establishing organizational governance, operational standards, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple business units.
• Exceptional financial acumen: forecasting, budgeting, revenue management, profitability analysis, resource planning, utilization management, and operational performance management.
• Executive communication, negotiation, strategic planning, organizational leadership, and client relationship management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Project, PowerPoint).
• Valid state‑issued driver’s license and ability to travel to various work sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Physical Considerations

• Ability to walk construction sites with uneven surfaces, carry up to 25 lb., climb stairs and ladders, and work indoors and outdoors in severe weather, confined spaces, and dust‑generating environments.
• Maintain spatial awareness and comply with safety standards while working near mechanical and electrical building equipment and systems.
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Salary

Annual salary range, dependent upon qualifications and experience: $210,000 – $240,000.

About Chinook Systems, Inc.

Chinook Systems, Inc. is a leader in delivering lifecycle energy security solutions to mission‑critical government and commercial facility owners. The company specializes in engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations of intelligent, cyber‑secure, code‑compliant, and energy‑efficient building systems. Its solutions save millions of dollars in utility costs, reduce harmful emissions, and mitigate cyber‑attacks on facilities. Chinook offers motivated employees opportunities to advance in a fast‑growing, innovative, entrepreneurial, and collaborative work environment.