Vice President of Construction

ECC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time off and Holidays

ESOP

401k with matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational Assistance

Mentorship Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Charitable giving program

Job summary

ECC is seeking a Vice President of Construction to lead its federal construction portfolio and drive operational excellence across nationwide programs. The role oversees safety, quality, schedule, and budget while aligning with ECC's strategic goals and client expectations.

As a senior leader, you will mentor Directors and Managers, shape winning strategies for DoD contracts, and maintain strong relationships with federal clients.

Qualifications

• 15 years of construction industry experience
• 10 years in senior management or executive leadership
• Willingness to travel <25%
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for the firm’s federal construction portfolio (~$1B annually).
• Assign territories and oversee Program Directors and Project Managers with direct executive oversight of major programs.
• Mentor senior construction leaders and build a high-performing team.
• Drive safety, quality, and compliance with federal contracts and installation protocols.
• Develop and review the construction operations budget and report performance to senior leadership.

Skills

Executive leadership

Federal construction knowledge

Team leadership

Stakeholder interfacing

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

ECC is seeking candidates for a Vice President of Construction position. For accomplished construction leaders, opportunities to make a lasting impact are rare. At ECC, the Vice President of Construction role offers the chance to lead exceptional teams, mentor the next generation of industry talent, and help shape the strategic direction of an employee-owned company known for delivering challenging projects, building strong client relationships, and creating sustainable success for the future. The Vice President of Construction reports to the Chief Executive Officer and provides strategic leadership for ECC's construction operations. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence across project delivery, safety, quality, financial performance, and client satisfaction while ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives. In this position, you will:

• Provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for the firm's federal construction portfolio, managing approximately $1B in annual projects supporting primarily U.S. Air Force, Army, and NAVFAC clients across military installations in the United States and globally
• Investigate and evaluate new federal construction opportunities and contracts; review and approve technical and business proposals to ensure alignment with company strategy, capabilities, and risk tolerance
• Assign territories, programs and projects to Program Directors and Project Managers while maintaining direct executive oversight of major programs and key strategic projects
• Lead, hire, evaluate and mentor senior construction leaders including Program Directors, Estimating Managers and the Director of Project Controls, building a high-performing team capable of executing complex federal construction projects
• Drive operational excellence across all construction programs, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with federal contract requirements and military installation protocols
• Prepare and update the firm's construction operations budget on no less than an annual basis and provide executive financial oversight of the company's federal construction portfolio
• On no less than a quarterly basis, review the firm's operational and financial performance with senior managers (Chairman, President, CFO, etc.) and on a monthly basis with the President and CFO to ensure strong program performance and sustainable growth
• Serve as a senior leader in shaping company strategy, implementing operational improvements and strategic initiatives to maintain the growth, profitability and long-term health of the firm
• Maintain executive-level relationships with key federal clients including Air Force, Army, and NAVFAC leadership, supporting business development and long-term client partnerships
• Ensure the implementation and continuous improvement of the firm's Health and Safety Program across all construction activities, particularly on active military installations
• Ensure the implementation of the firm's Quality Management Program, including compliance with federal contracting requirements, military construction standards and client specifications
• Approve major capital equipment purchases and strategic resource allocations required to support domestic and international construction operations
• Identify risks to project performance and direct corrective action when necessary; ensure lessons learned are documented and incorporated into future project execution
• Coordinate high-level client meetings and participate in strategic program reviews with federal stakeholders
• In addition to the accountabilities above, other responsibilities, tasks, and deliverables may be assigned to the incumbent of this position

Requirements

• Proven executive leadership experience managing large-scale federal construction programs and portfolios, including work performed on military installations
• Demonstrated success overseeing complex construction programs totaling approximately $1B annually
• Strong knowledge of Department of War (DoW) construction environments, including Air Force, Army, and NAVFAC contracting and project execution requirements
• Capable of effectively challenging the status quo to improve operational performance, delivery efficiency, and business outcomes
• Demonstrated success coaching and developing senior construction professionals to achieve strategic and operational objectives
• Ability to lead and motivate a high-performing team in a lean, fast-moving organization with approximately 300 employees
• Skilled in interfacing with executives, project teams, and senior federal stakeholders
• Ability to influence and collaborate across the organization to optimize project performance and company growth
• Competent in using Microsoft Office products, email systems, and Windows
• Fifteen years relevant construction industry experience, preferably including federal or military construction programs
• Ten years of experience in senior management or executive leadership role
• Travel: Must be able and willing to travel periodically, typically less than 25% depending on the needs of the company, including travel to domestic and international project locations
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for this requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certification or registration such as PE, CCM, PMP, or DBIA.
• Demonstrated success supporting business development, capture, and pursuit efforts for large federal construction opportunities.
• Experience leading multi-location construction operations, including domestic and international projects.
• Active or previously held U.S. Government security clearance.
• Proven track record driving organizational growth, operational improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits Offered - full-time positions

• Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time off and Holiday Pay
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401k with deferral matching, Student Debt Reduction Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Educational Assistance, Mentorship Program, ECC University
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Company-matching charitable giving program

ECC targeted base salary range is $260,000 to $310,000 annually. Actual salary offered may be affected by education, training, certifications, experience, skills, level of responsibility, and location.

ECC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact TeleSign HR at [emailprotected]. This email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not email about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.