Federal Projects Executive Leader

Yates Construction; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Construction seeks a Project Executive – Federal to provide executive leadership over federal program acquisitions, contract negotiations, client relations, and budget management for secure facilities.

You will supervise multiple departments, ensure FAR/DFAR compliance, and drive growth with agencies such as USACE, NAVFAC, and GSA while sustaining safety and Lean practices across sites in the Atlanta area.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in general construction with federal/defense projects
• 10+ years in construction management leadership on large federal projects including SCIF or secure facilities
• Active Top Secret/SCI or Secret clearance or eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Responsibilities

• Executive Leadership & Team Recruitment: Recruits, assembles, and builds high-performing, security-cleared project teams.
• Project Acquisition & Business Growth: Leads federal proposals and executive-level contract negotiations with agencies (USACE, NAVFAC, GSA).
• Pre-Construction & Start-Up: Coordinates government estimate reconciliations, ICD 705, and baseline scheduling with pre-construction teams.
• Operations & P&L Governance: Oversees EVMS, financial forecasting, and P&L; visits sites to ensure safety and compliance.
• Client & Executive Relationship Management: Serves as primary executive contact for contracting officers and agency stakeholders.
• Lean & Safety Strategy: Champions EM 385-1-1 compliance and Lean/Last Planner in secure workflows.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic contract negotiations

Analytical problem solving

Executive negotiation

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

ProjectSight

Job description

Yates Construction seeks a Project Executive – Federal to provide executive leadership over federal program acquisitions, contract negotiations, client relations, and budget management for secure facilities.

You will supervise multiple departments, ensure FAR/DFAR compliance, and drive growth with agencies such as USACE, NAVFAC, and GSA while sustaining safety and Lean practices across sites in the Atlanta area.