Vice President of Construction

ECC is seeking candidates for a Vice President of Construction position. For accomplished construction leaders, opportunities to make a lasting impact are rare. At ECC, the Vice President of Construction role offers the chance to lead exceptional teams, mentor the next generation of industry talent, and help shape the strategic direction of an employee-owned company known for delivering challenging projects, building strong client relationships, and creating sustainable success for the future. The Vice President of Construction reports to the Chief Executive Officer and provides strategic leadership for ECC's construction operations. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence across project delivery, safety, quality, financial performance, and client satisfaction while ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives. In this position, you will:

Provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for the firm's federal construction portfolio, managing approximately $1B in annual projects supporting primarily U.S. Air Force, Army, and NAVFAC clients across military installations in the United States and globally

Investigate and evaluate new federal construction opportunities and contracts; review and approve technical and business proposals to ensure 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 key strategic projects

Lead, hire, evaluate and mentor senior construction leaders including Program Directors, Estimating Managers and the Director of Project Controls, building a high-performing team capable of executing complex federal construction projects

Drive operational excellence across all construction programs, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with federal contract requirements and military installation protocols

Prepare and update the firm's construction operations budget on no less than an annual basis and provide executive financial oversight of the company's federal construction portfolio

On no less than a quarterly basis, review the firm's operational and financial performance with senior managers (Chairman, President, CFO, etc.) and on a monthly basis with the President and CFO to ensure strong program performance and sustainable growth

Serve as a senior leader in shaping company strategy, implementing operational improvements and strategic initiatives to maintain the growth, profitability and long-term health of the firm

Maintain executive-level relationships with key federal clients including Air Force, Army, and NAVFAC leadership, supporting business development and long-term client partnerships

Ensure the implementation and continuous improvement of the firm's Health and Safety Program across all construction activities, particularly on active military installations

Ensure the implementation of the firm's Quality Management Program, including compliance with federal contracting requirements, military construction standards and client specifications

Approve major capital equipment purchases and strategic resource allocations required to support domestic and international construction operations

Identify risks to project performance and direct corrective action when necessary; 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

In addition to the accountabilities above, other responsibilities, tasks, and deliverables may be assigned to the incumbent of this position

Requirements

Proven executive leadership experience managing large-scale federal construction programs and portfolios, including work performed on military installations

Demonstrated success overseeing complex construction programs totaling approximately $1B annually

Strong knowledge of Department of War (DoW) construction environments, including Air Force, Army, and NAVFAC contracting and project execution requirements

Capable of effectively challenging 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 with approximately 300 employees

Skilled 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

Competent in using Microsoft Office products, email systems, and Windows

Fifteen years relevant construction industry experience, preferably including federal or military construction programs

Ten years of experience in senior management or executive leadership role

Travel: Must be able and willing to travel periodically, typically less than 25% depending on the needs of the company, including travel to domestic and international project locations

Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for this requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or 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.

ECC targeted base salary range is $260,000 to $310,000 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

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.