Vice President/Project Executive-US Federal Construction

About the Company

Our client is a nationally recognized construction firm with extensive experience delivering complex projects for government and institutional clients. The company is actively expanding its U.S. Federal construction presence in the UK and Europe .

This is a growth opportunity , not a replacement search. With active bids in progress, the company is looking for a senior construction executive who can help develop the business and provide leadership on projects as contracts are awarded.

About the Position

We are seeking a Vice President / Project Executive to support business development and provide senior leadership for U.S. Federal construction opportunities across the UK and Europe .

The successful candidate will bring significant U.S. Federal construction experience and the leadership ability to oversee complex projects valued at $100M+ . Experience with both horizontal and vertical construction is essential, particularly airfield infrastructure and facilities construction on military installations.

This position will initially be U.S.-based with frequent international travel . As the company's UK/European project portfolio grows, relocation to the UK may become an option or preference.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for U.S. Federal construction pursuits and awarded projects in the UK and Europe.
• Support business development, proposal strategy, client engagement, and active contract pursuits.
• Lead project delivery from preconstruction through completion and closeout.
• Establish project execution strategies, staffing plans, schedules, budgets, and performance expectations.
• Provide leadership across project management, field operations, subcontractors, and project partners.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with federal clients, particularly Air Force stakeholders.
• Oversee project financial performance, schedule, quality, safety, and contractual compliance.
• Support resolution of major project, contractual, procurement, and operational issues.
• Coordinate horizontal and vertical construction activities within complex military installations.
• Represent the company with clients, partners, and senior stakeholders throughout the UK and Europe.
• Help establish and grow the company's long-term Federal construction presence in the region.

Requirements

• 20+ years of professional construction experience.
• U.S. Federal construction experience is required.
• NAVFAC and USACE experience is required.
• Air Force client/project experience strongly preferred.
• Experience delivering projects valued at $100M+ .
• Demonstrated experience with both:
  • Horizontal construction: runways, taxiways, airfield infrastructure, and related work.
  • Vertical construction: schools, dormitories, hospitals, administrative buildings, and other base facilities.
• Previous experience working in the UK or Europe on U.S. Federal projects is a significant advantage.
• Strong executive-level project leadership and business development capabilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently throughout the UK and Europe .
• Willingness to potentially relocate to the UK as the company's international workload grows.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline preferred.

Benefits

• $200,000–$250,000 base salary
• Compensation commensurate with experience
• Senior executive-level position with significant growth potential
• Opportunity to help build a growing U.S. Federal construction presence in the UK and Europe
• Frequent international travel
• Potential future relocation to the UK as project volume develops
• Opportunity to work on major Air Force and other U.S. Federal projects
• Leadership role spanning both business development and project delivery