Vice President/Project Executive-US Federal Construction

Kimmel & Associates; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $200k–$250k

International travel

Relocation potential to UK

Senior executive role

Job summary

Kimmel & Associates seeks a Vice President / Project Executive to lead U.S. Federal construction initiatives across the UK and Europe, driving business development and executive oversight for high-value contracts.

The role requires extensive U.S. Federal experience, NAVFAC/USACE expertise, and a track record delivering $100M+ projects, including airfield and base facilities. Frequent international travel is expected with potential UK relocation as projects grow.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of professional construction experience.
• U.S. Federal construction experience required.
• NAVFAC and USACE experience required.
• Air Force client/project experience strongly preferred.
• Experience delivering projects valued at $100M+.
• Horizontal construction: runways, taxiways, airfield infra.
• Vertical construction: base facilities like schools and hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for U.S. Federal construction pursuits and awarded projects in the UK and Europe.
• Support business development, proposal strategy, client engagement, and active contract pursuits.
• Lead project delivery from preconstruction through completion and closeout.
• Establish project execution strategies, staffing plans, schedules, budgets, and performance expectations.
• Provide leadership across project management, field operations, subcontractors, and project partners.
• Develop and maintain relationships with federal clients, especially Air Force stakeholders.
• Oversee project financial performance, schedule, quality, safety, and contractual compliance.
• Support resolution of major project, contractual, procurement, and operational issues.
• Coordinate horizontal and vertical construction on military installations.
• Represent the company with clients, partners, and senior stakeholders in the UK and Europe.
• Help establish and grow the company’s long-term Federal construction presence in the region.

Skills

Executive leadership

Business development

Client engagement

Project delivery

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a nationally recognized construction firm with extensive experience delivering complex projects for government and institutional clients. The company is actively expanding its U.S. Federal construction presence in the UK and Europe .

This is a growth opportunity , not a replacement search. With active bids in progress, the company is looking for a senior construction executive who can help develop the business and provide leadership on projects as contracts are awarded.

About the Position

We are seeking a Vice President / Project Executive to support business development and provide senior leadership for U.S. Federal construction opportunities across the UK and Europe .

The successful candidate will bring significant U.S. Federal construction experience and the leadership ability to oversee complex projects valued at $100M+ . Experience with both horizontal and vertical construction is essential, particularly airfield infrastructure and facilities construction on military installations.

This position will initially be U.S.-based with frequent international travel . As the company's UK/European project portfolio grows, relocation to the UK may become an option or preference.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for U.S. Federal construction pursuits and awarded projects in the UK and Europe.
• Support business development, proposal strategy, client engagement, and active contract pursuits.
• Lead project delivery from preconstruction through completion and closeout.
• Establish project execution strategies, staffing plans, schedules, budgets, and performance expectations.
• Provide leadership across project management, field operations, subcontractors, and project partners.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with federal clients, particularly Air Force stakeholders.
• Oversee project financial performance, schedule, quality, safety, and contractual compliance.
• Support resolution of major project, contractual, procurement, and operational issues.
• Coordinate horizontal and vertical construction activities within complex military installations.
• Represent the company with clients, partners, and senior stakeholders throughout the UK and Europe.
• Help establish and grow the company's long-term Federal construction presence in the region.

Requirements

• 20+ years of professional construction experience.
• U.S. Federal construction experience is required.
• NAVFAC and USACE experience is required.
• Air Force client/project experience strongly preferred.
• Experience delivering projects valued at $100M+ .
• Demonstrated experience with both:
• Horizontal construction: runways, taxiways, airfield infrastructure, and related work.
• Vertical construction: schools, dormitories, hospitals, administrative buildings, and other base facilities.
• Previous experience working in the UK or Europe on U.S. Federal projects is a significant advantage.
• Strong executive-level project leadership and business development capabilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently throughout the UK and Europe .
• Willingness to potentially relocate to the UK as the company's international workload grows.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline preferred.

Benefits

• $200,000–$250,000 base salary
• Compensation commensurate with experience
• Senior executive-level position with significant growth potential
• Opportunity to help build a growing U.S. Federal construction presence in the UK and Europe
• Frequent international travel
• Potential future relocation to the UK as project volume develops
• Opportunity to work on major Air Force and other U.S. Federal projects
• Leadership role spanning both business development and project delivery