Program Director, Federal Construction & Operations

TerraFirma, Inc.•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead a major U.S. Government program delivering remote-controlled heavy equipment for high-impact construction and remediation missions around the world. You will lead global deployments and field execution, scaling a proven teleoperation capability into reliable operations across real-world sites.

Requirements

10+ years of experience leading large-scale construction, remediation, disaster relief, or heavy civil operations
Experience managing U.S. Government overseas construction or contingency operations such as DoW, USACE, DOS, USAID, or similar agencies
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
Willing and able to spend significant time in Austin, TX (TerraFirma HQ) and travel internationally as needed, including extended in-country deployments

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end program execution for a major U.S. Government contract, including scope, schedule, budget, compliance, and performance
Lead global field deployment for remote-controlled heavy equipment operations, including staffing, equipment staging, logistics, maintenance, and day-to-day operations across international sites
Serve as primary interface to U.S. Government stakeholders and partners and translate requirements into executable plans, milestones, and operational rhythms
Drive safety and risk management in hazardous environments and enforce a strong safety culture across all field activities
Build and lead multidisciplinary teams including operators, field engineers, technicians, and subcontractors with clear accountability and high execution standards
Own reporting cadence and performance tracking and drive continuous improvement based on lessons learned and government feedback