ECC is seeking candidates for a Senior Program Director position. The Senior Program Director will lead and expand ECC’s portfolio of federal construction and infrastructure programs in the United States and assigned international regions. This executive role is responsible for defining and executing program strategies, ensuring compliance with federal contracting requirements, and delivering complex, multi-project construction programs aligned with ECC’s long-term business objectives.
The Senior Program Director provides enterprise-level leadership across program delivery, client engagement, risk management, and financial performance, while driving operational excellence in both domestic and global markets. In this position you will:
- Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for large-scale federal construction programs and portfolios, ensuring alignment with ECC objectives and client mission requirements
- Direct the successful execution of programs across all phases, including planning, design, construction, and closeout, with accountability for technical, cost, schedule, and compliance performance
- Oversee multiple concurrent projects across U.S. and international regions, ensuring delivery meets federal acquisition regulations (FAR), agency standards, and contract requirements
- Lead, mentor, and develop senior program managers and project leadership teams to achieve operational and strategic goals
- Serve as the primary executive interface with federal clients, international stakeholders, and partner organizations, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction
- Drive financial performance by managing program budgets, forecasting revenue, and optimizing direct and indirect costs to sustain profitability and growth targets
- Establish and enforce governance frameworks, internal controls, and risk management practices to minimize legal, financial, and operational exposure
- Ensure compliance with all applicable U.S. federal, host-nation, and international construction standards, environmental regulations, and safety requirements
- Lead business development support activities, including capture strategy, proposal reviews, and expansion into new federal and global markets
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all program activities
- In addition to the accountabilities above, other responsibilities, tasks, and deliverables may be assigned to the incumbent of this position.
Requirements
- Demonstrated success leading large, complex federal construction or infrastructure programs, including multi-site and international projects
- Proven ability to develop and implement strategic program initiatives that address complex operational and client challenges
- Executive-level communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence senior government officials and stakeholders
- Strong leadership experience managing senior-level staff and cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
- Experience interfacing with executive leadership to secure resources, align priorities, and drive performance outcomes
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and enterprise project management systems
- Minimum 15 years of related experience, including at least 5 years in senior program or project leadership roles within federal construction or government contracting
- Travel required: Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%, including international assignments of varying duration
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive experience managing programs for U.S. federal agencies (e.g., DoD, USACE, DOE, State Department, or similar)
- Strong working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), DFARS, and international contracting environments
- Experience delivering projects in overseas or contingency environments, including coordination with host-nation requirements
- Background in environmental remediation, infrastructure modernization, or complex construction in regulated environments
- Relevant certifications such as PMP, CCM, or PE preferred
- Advanced graduate degree in business, engineering, construction management, or a related field (e.g., MBA, M.S.)
ECC targeted base salary range is $225,000 to $250,000 annually.
Actual salary offered may be affected by education, training, certifications, experience, skills, level of responsibility, and location.
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
