Program Director, CBP Southern Border Projects

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Paid time off

Maternity/Paternity leave

Jury duty

Vacation

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Grunley Construction seeks a Program Director to lead pursuit and execution of CBP-related construction work. You will build a regional network of super-sub contractors, engage DHS/CBP officials, and direct pricing, negotiation, and delivery across remote border locations.

The role blends business development, network building, and federal program operations, reporting to the President. Travel and cross-regional leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related fields.
• This position requires a minimum of ten ( 10)+ years of construction leadership experience, including significant federal government 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Market & Relationship Development with CBP and DHS stakeholders.
• Identify, vet, and build long-term relationships with local super-sub partners across border regions.
• Understand local market conditions in each border sub-region and coordinate with officials as needed.
• Lead proposal and pricing processes in collaboration with preconstruction teams.
• Structure teaming and subcontract arrangements allocating scope, risk, and pricing to partners.
• Ensure compliance with FAR and DHS/CBP contracting requirements and security protocols.
• Negotiate final task order value and terms with CBP; negotiate subcontract terms with partners.
• Staff assignment and project oversight across multiple remote sites.
• Monitor safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance across the portfolio.
• Report pipeline and performance directly to leadership.

Skills

Travel extensively

Spanish language proficiency

Contract negotiation

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Grunley Construction seeks a Program Director to lead pursuit and execution of CBP-related construction work. You will build a regional network of super-sub contractors, engage DHS/CBP officials, and direct pricing, negotiation, and delivery across remote border locations.

The role blends business development, network building, and federal program operations, reporting to the President. Travel and cross-regional leadership are required.