Program Director, CBP Southern Border Program

Grunley Construction Company Inc; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Grunley Construction seeks a Program Director to lead pursuit and execution of CBP program work, building a strong local subcontractor network and coordinating with CBP/DHS officials. The role emphasizes strategic negotiations, remote project oversight, and effective collaboration across regions.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management, 10+ years in construction leadership with federal contracting experience, and knowledge of FAR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related fields.
• Minimum 10+ years of construction leadership, including federal contracting experience.
• Direct experience with CBP, DHS, GSA, or other federal agencies delivering infrastructure in remote or border-region environments.
• Demonstrated success managing work primarily through subcontractors/local partners rather than self- performing.
• Strong track record negotiating both government contracts and subcontractor agreements.
• Working knowledge of FAR and federal government construction contracting requirements.
• Spanish language proficiency (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead Grunley's pursuit and execution of work under the CBP program.
• Build and manage a network of local specialty and general subs acting as super subs.
• Direct pricing and proposal processes for competed task orders; negotiate final terms.
• Oversee delivery of awarded projects across a wide and often remote geography.
• Report to the President and coordinate with leadership on strategy and execution.

Skills

Relationship building

Subcontractor management

Negotiation

Federal contracting knowledge

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Grunley Construction has been selected as one of ten general contractors eligible to pursue task orders under a $10 billion U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) construction program. Projects under this program are concentrated along the southern U.S. border and will be competed among the qualified contractor pool over the next several years.

Unlike Grunley's traditional self-perform model, this program is designed around the use of strong local “super subcontractors” in each region who provide the on-the-ground labor, trade relationships, and market knowledge required to execute effectively in remote and geographically dispersed border locations.

The Program Director will lead Grunley's pursuit and execution of work under the CBP program. This person will build and manage a network of local specialty and general trade subcontractors functioning as “super subs,” develop relationships with CBP/DHS contracting officials, direct the pricing and proposal process for competed task orders, negotiate final contract terms, and oversee delivery of awarded projects across a wide and often remote geography. This role is equal parts business developer, subcontractor network builder, and federal program operator.

Reports to: President

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related fields

Required Experience

• This position requires a minimum of ten (10)+ years of construction leadership experience, including significant federal government contracting experience.

Required Qualifications

• Direct experience with CBP, DHS, GSA, or other federal agencies delivering infrastructure in remote or border-region environments.
• Demonstrated success managing work primarily through subcontractors/local partners rather than self- performing.
• Strong track record negotiating both government contracts and subcontractor agreements.
• Working knowledge of FAR and federal government construction contracting requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Existing relationships with CBP/DHS contracting or program offices.
• Existing network of qualified subcontractors along the southern U.S. border.
• Experience with security-sensitive, remote, or austere-site construction (military, energy, or infrastructure sectors).
• Spanish language proficiency.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to travel extensively and work effectively across multiple, geographically dispersed markets.