Executive Leader, Federal Projects & Defense

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company in Irving, TX seeks an accomplished Project Executive to provide executive leadership for federal contract negotiations, client relations, and program oversight across classified and secure government facilities.

You will manage multi-department teams and ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR and Yates safety standards. Responsibilities include leading contract negotiations, pursuing federal opportunities, and overseeing EVMS, budgeting, and P&L; travel to

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of overall general construction experience.
• 10+ years in construction management leadership including direct management of large federal, defense, SCIF, or secure facility projects ($100M+).
• Active Top Secret/SCI or Secret clearance (or immediate eligibility to reinstate).
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
• Proficient in project control software including Primavera P6, MS Project, and Project Sight. Deep expertise in FAR/DFAR regulations, USACE EM 385-1-1 safety standards, EPC delivery models, and legal provisions affecting profitability.

Responsibilities

• Executive Leadership & Team Recruitment: Recruits, assembles, and builds high-performing, security-cleared project teams. Supervises project managers and multi-departmental staff, providing executive direction to exceed mission critical goals.
• Project Acquisition & Business Growth: Generates leads across federal agency networks, leads complex RFP/IDIQ/MATOC proposals, and leads executive-level contract negotiations.
• Pre-Construction & Project Start-Up: Works with pre-construction teams to navigate government estimate reconciliations, ICD 705 requirements, and baseline scheduling, leading structured turnover meetings.
• Operations & P&L Governance: Maintains full accountability for federal project accounting, EVMS, Forecasting, and P&L; monitors sites for safety compliance.
• Client & Executive Relationship Management: Serves as the primary executive contact for federal contracting officers and agency stakeholders.
• Lean & Safety Strategy: Champions safety programs and Lean/Last Planner processes.

Skills

Executive leadership

Negotiation

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Project Sight

Job description

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company in Irving, TX seeks an accomplished Project Executive to provide executive leadership for federal contract negotiations, client relations, and program oversight across classified and secure government facilities.

You will manage multi-department teams and ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR and Yates safety standards. Responsibilities include leading contract negotiations, pursuing federal opportunities, and overseeing EVMS, budgeting, and P&L; travel to