Job Title: Project Executive - Federal

A leading organization in the construction industry is seeking a remote Project Executive - Federal to provide executive leadership across acquisition, federal contract negotiations, client relations, and budget management for classified, secure, and government facilities projects. This full-time, mid-level position offers the opportunity to drive business growth, ensure program execution excellence, and serve as the primary executive point of contact for federal agency leadership and defense clients.

Role and Responsibilities:

Recruit, assemble, and build high-performing, security-cleared project teams, providing executive direction to project managers and multi-department staff to exceed mission-critical objectives.
Generate business growth by identifying new opportunities across federal agency networks, such as US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), and General Services Administration (GSA).
Lead the preparation and submission of complex RFP, IDIQ, and MATOC proposals, and oversee executive-level federal contract negotiations.
Collaborate with pre-construction teams to manage government estimate reconciliations, ICD 705 requirements, and baseline scheduling, leading structured turnover meetings between pre-construction and execution teams.
Maintain full accountability for project accounting, Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), financial forecasting, and P&L governance across large-scale federal projects.
Conduct regular site visits to both classified and unclassified locations to ensure execution aligns with safety and quality expectations.
Serve as the direct executive contact for federal contracting officers (COs), agency stakeholders, and executive-level partners, building enduring relationships in the public sector.
Champion company safety programs by ensuring compliance with EM 385-1-1 standards and leading the implementation of Lean/Last Planner processes and secure supply chain workflows.
Operate with executive-level autonomy in leading contract negotiations, federal program acquisitions, resource allocation, and financial oversight across divisions.

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum of 15 years of general construction experience, with at least 10 years in construction management leadership, including direct management of large federal, defense, SCIF, or secure facility projects valued at $100 million or more.
Active Top Secret/SCI or Secret clearance, or immediate eligibility to reinstate clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
Proficient in project control software, including Primavera P6, MS Project, and Project Sight.
Deep knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations, USACE EM 385-1-1 safety requirements, EPC delivery models, and legal provisions impacting project profitability.
Demonstrated skills in executive negotiation, analytical problem-solving, and leadership of cross-functional teams.
Complete alignment with organizational core values and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and ethics.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. The organization complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company operates.