Program Director – Federal Border Infrastructure

Grunley Construction Company Inc; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Grunley Construction Company Inc is seeking a Program Director to lead the pursuit and execution of CBP program work. You will build and manage a network of local subcontractors, direct pricing and proposals for task orders, and negotiate terms with CBP/DHS officials while overseeing delivery across a broad, remote geography.

The role blends business development, subcontractor network building, and federal program operations, reporting to the President.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the pursuit and execution of work under the CBP program.
• Develop and manage a network of local specialty and general subcontractors acting as super subs.
• Build relationships with CBP/DHS contracting officials and oversee the pricing and proposal process for task orders.
• Negotiate final contract terms and oversee delivery of awarded projects across a wide and remote geography.

Skills

Ability to travel extensively

Negotiation & relationship-building

Education

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

Job description

Grunley Construction Company Inc is seeking a Program Director to lead the pursuit and execution of CBP program work. You will build and manage a network of local subcontractors, direct pricing and proposals for task orders, and negotiate terms with CBP/DHS officials while overseeing delivery across a broad, remote geography.

The role blends business development, subcontractor network building, and federal program operations, reporting to the President.