Vice President of Construction

ECC•Burlingame, CA

About The Position

ECC is seeking a Vice President of Construction to provide strategic leadership for its construction operations and help shape the strategic direction of the employee-owned company. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this executive is responsible for operational excellence across project delivery, safety, quality, financial performance, and client satisfaction, in alignment with company objectives. The role oversees a federal construction portfolio of approximately $1 billion in annual projects, primarily for U.S. Air Force, Army, and NAVFAC clients at military installations in the United States and internationally. The Vice President leads and develops senior construction leaders, oversees major programs and strategic projects, evaluates federal construction opportunities, and maintains relationships with key federal clients. The position also provides financial and operational oversight, supports business development and long-term client partnerships, and ensures construction programs comply with federal requirements, military installation protocols, safety programs, and quality standards. Periodic travel, typically less than 25%, may include domestic and international project locations. The targeted base salary range is $260,000 to $310,000 annually. Actual compensation may vary based on education, training, certifications, experience, skills, responsibility level, and location. ECC is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Proven executive leadership experience managing large-scale federal construction programs and portfolios, including work on military installations.
Demonstrated success overseeing complex construction programs totaling approximately $1 billion annually.
Strong knowledge of Department of War construction environments, including Air Force, Army, and NAVFAC contracting and project execution requirements.
Ability to challenge the status quo to improve operational performance, delivery efficiency, and business outcomes.
Demonstrated success coaching and developing senior construction professionals.
Ability to lead and motivate a high-performing team in a lean, fast-moving organization of approximately 300 employees.
Skill 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.
Competence using Microsoft Office products, email systems, and Windows.
Fifteen years of relevant construction industry experience; federal or military construction experience is preferred.
Ten years of experience in a senior management or executive leadership role.
Ability and willingness to travel periodically, typically less than 25%, including to domestic and international project locations.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a 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.
Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for the firm’s federal construction portfolio, managing approximately $1 billion in annual projects.
Investigate and evaluate federal construction opportunities and contracts, and review and approve technical and business proposals.
Assign territories, programs, and projects to Program Directors and Project Managers while maintaining executive oversight of major programs and strategic projects.
Lead, hire, evaluate, and mentor senior construction leaders, including Program Directors, Estimating Managers, and the Director of Project Controls.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with federal contract requirements and military installation protocols.
Prepare and update the construction operations budget at least annually and provide executive financial oversight of the federal construction portfolio.
Review operational and financial performance with senior managers at least quarterly, and with the President and CFO monthly.
Help shape company strategy and implement operational improvements and strategic initiatives to support growth, profitability, and long-term organizational health.
Maintain executive-level relationships with Air Force, Army, and NAVFAC clients and support business development and long-term client partnerships.
Ensure implementation and continuous improvement of the firm’s Health and Safety Program across construction activities.
Ensure implementation of the firm’s Quality Management Program and compliance with federal contracting requirements, military construction standards, and client specifications.
Approve major capital equipment purchases and strategic resource allocations for domestic and international operations.
Identify risks to project performance, direct corrective action, and 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.
Perform other responsibilities, tasks, and deliverables as assigned.