Senior Project Executive - Federal Construction

twiceasnice Recruiting; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 175 000 - 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

twiceasnice Recruiting in Washington, DC area seeks a Sr. Director of Project Management for a federal contracting construction firm.

The role combines leadership of project management teams with direct PM and estimating responsibilities across a portfolio of federal projects, with growth into broader operations. Candidates should have 10+ years in construction and 3+ years federal contracting; US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction industry experience
• 3+ years of federal government contracting experience
• Strong construction project management and estimating knowledge
• Ability to balance hands-on project work with broader operational responsibilities
• U.S. citizenship required due to federal government and military contract requirements

Responsabilités

• Drive successful field execution across a diverse portfolio of federal construction projects
• Oversee project delivery and stepping in as the direct PM when needed
• Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, cost, quality, safety, and client expectations
• Oversee project teams, coordinate resources, and resolve challenges across multiple projects
• Support estimating, budgeting, and subcontractor scopes across disciplines, including MEP
• Monitor project performance, costs, and margins to identify risks and improve execution
• Partner with leadership on operational planning, resource allocation, and business performance
• Support client relationships, business development, and contract negotiations
• Strengthen processes and team capabilities to support larger projects and continued growth
• Work across the business, gradually assuming broader responsibility for company operations
• Keep the CEO informed of operational performance, key issues, and recommended actions

Description du poste

Location: Prince George's County, MD; (located near Northwest Stadium/FedEx Field)

Base Salary: $175,000-$200,000 + Annual Bonus Potential

Job Type: Full-Time

Travel: 15%

Sponsorship is not available

Sr. Director of Project Management (Federal Contracting Construction Exp. Req.) Description

Our client, a well-established federal government contractor, is seeking a Director of Project Management to join their leadership team (<90 company-wide). They have built a strong reputation delivering federal construction projects across the United States and internationally, with a primary focus on the Washington, DC region and Mid Atlantic. Their work includes renovations, facility upgrades, MEP improvements, historical restorations, new construction, and specialized projects. Following the departure of a long-time Project Executive, the company is looking for its next senior leader. Initially, the focus will be on learning the company, understanding the project portfolio, and ensuring successful project delivery. The role will continue to involve direct project management and estimating while gradually expanding into broader operational responsibilities, including leading project managers, planning resources, and improving operational performance. The position offers the opportunity to grow into a broader leadership role as the company evolves, making it well-suited for an experienced construction operations leader or a Senior Project Manager ready to take the next step into operational leadership.

Sr. Director of Project Management (Federal Contracting Construction Exp. Req.) Responsibilities

• Drive successful field execution across a diverse portfolio of federal construction projects
• Oversee project delivery and stepping in as the direct PM when needed
• Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, cost, quality, safety, and client expectations
• Oversee project teams, coordinate resources, and resolve challenges across multiple projects
• Support estimating, budgeting, and subcontractor scopes across disciplines, including MEP
• Monitor project performance, costs, and margins to identify risks and improve execution
• Partner with leadership on operational planning, resource allocation, and business performance
• Support client relationships, business development, and contract negotiations
• Strengthen processes and team capabilities to support larger projects and continued growth
• Work across the business, gradually assuming broader responsibility for company operations
• Keep the CEO informed of operational performance, key issues, and recommended actions

Sr. Director of Project Management (Federal Contracting Construction Exp. Req.) Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction industry experience required
• 3+ years of federal government contracting experience required
• Strong construction project management and estimating knowledge
• Ability to balance hands-on project work with broader operational responsibilities
• U.S. citizenship required due to federal government and military contract requirements