Vice President of Construction

ECC•Hudson, MA

7d•$260,000 - $310,000

About The Position

ECC is seeking a Vice President of Construction to provide strategic leadership for its construction operations. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this executive role drives operational excellence across project delivery, safety, quality, financial performance, and client satisfaction while aligning operations with company strategy. The position oversees a federal construction portfolio comprising approximately $1 billion in annual projects, primarily for U.S. Air Force, Army, and NAVFAC clients at military installations in the United States and globally. The Vice President leads senior construction leaders, maintains relationships with federal clients, supports business development, and helps shape the strategic direction and long-term health of ECC, an employee-owned company with approximately 300 employees. Periodic travel, typically less than 25%, is required, including to domestic and international project locations. The targeted base salary range is $260,000 to $310,000 annually; actual compensation may vary based on qualifications and location.

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 to achieve strategic and operational objectives.
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, preferably including federal or military construction programs.
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.

Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for the firm’s federal construction portfolio, managing approximately $1 billion in annual projects for primarily Air Force, Army, and NAVFAC clients.
Investigate and evaluate new federal construction opportunities and contracts, and review and approve technical and business proposals for 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 strategic projects.
Lead, hire, evaluate, and mentor senior construction leaders, including Program Directors, Estimating Managers, and the Director of Project Controls.
Drive operational excellence to deliver projects 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.
Shape company strategy and implement operational improvements and strategic initiatives that support growth, profitability, and the long-term health of the firm.
Maintain executive-level relationships with Air Force, Army, and NAVFAC clients to support business development and long-term partnerships.
Ensure implementation and continuous improvement of the Health and Safety Program across construction activities, particularly on active military installations.
Ensure implementation of the 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 construction operations.
Identify risks to project performance and direct corrective action; 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.