Global Federal Construction Programs Director

ECC; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Paid Time off

ESOP

401k with matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational Assistance

Mentorship Program

Referral Bonus

Charitable giving

Job summary

ECC is seeking a Senior Program Director to lead and expand its federal construction and infrastructure programs in the United States and international regions.

The role requires executive leadership across program delivery, client engagement, risk management, and financial performance, with accountability for large-scale, multi-site projects and adherence to FAR and agency standards. Strong collaboration with federal clients and partners is essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of related experience, including at least 5 years in senior program or project leadership roles within federal construction or government contracting
• Travel up to 50%, including international assignments of varying duration
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for large-scale federal construction programs and portfolios, ensuring alignment with ECC objectives and client mission requirements
• Direct the successful execution of programs across all phases, including planning, design, construction, and closeout, with accountability for technical, cost, schedule, and compliance performance
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects across U.S. and international regions, ensuring delivery meets FAR, agency standards, and contract requirements
• Lead, mentor, and develop senior program managers and project leadership teams to achieve operational and strategic goals
• Serve as the primary executive interface with federal clients, international stakeholders, and partner organizations, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction
• Drive financial performance by managing program budgets, forecasting revenue, and optimizing costs to sustain profitability and growth targets
• Establish governance frameworks, internal controls, and risk management practices to minimize exposure
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal, host-nation, and international construction standards, environmental regulations, and safety requirements
• Lead business development support activities, including capture strategy, proposal reviews, and expansion into new federal and global markets
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all program activities
• Other responsibilities, tasks, and deliverables may be assigned

Skills

Executive leadership

Federal contracting

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Enterprise PM systems

Job description

ECC is seeking a Senior Program Director to lead and expand its federal construction and infrastructure programs in the United States and international regions.

The role requires executive leadership across program delivery, client engagement, risk management, and financial performance, with accountability for large-scale, multi-site projects and adherence to FAR and agency standards. Strong collaboration with federal clients and partners is essential.