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Senior Director of Operations - Federal Construction

Gaithersburg, Maryland Permanent USD101,000 - USD190,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is seeking a Senior Director of Operations to oversee large-scale federal construction operations, drive project execution, and support continued organizational growth. Reporting directly to the COO, this role offers a clear succession path into a future Chief Operations leadership position for the right individual.
  • Lead iconic federal projects with a path to executive leadership
  • Opportunity to influence company-wide operations and growth strategy

About Our Client

For more than three decades, our client has quietly built a reputation as one of the most respected contractors in the federal construction market. Their portfolio includes some of the nation's most recognizable landmarks, highly secure government facilities, mission-critical infrastructure, historic restorations, and complex international construction programs.
With a strong backlog of work, long-standing federal relationships, and a reputation for excellence, the company continues to experience significant growth. Their leadership team has indicated that demand currently exceeds capacity, creating a rare opportunity for an experienced construction executive to step into a highly visible role and make a lasting impact.

Highlights:

  • Over 30 years of successful operations
  • $100M annual revenue
  • Nationally recognized federal projects
  • International project exposure across 23+ countries
  • Strong repeat client base and long-term contracts
  • Stable leadership team with continued growth plans

Job Description

  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight of federal construction operations.
  • Lead multiple project teams to ensure successful project delivery, profitability, safety, and client satisfaction.
  • Partner with executive leadership to develop operational strategies that support company growth objectives.
  • Drive process improvement initiatives across project management, field operations, and project controls.
  • Mentor and develop operational leaders while building succession plans throughout the organization.
  • Maintain relationships with federal agencies, contracting officers, and key stakeholders.
  • Monitor project performance metrics, financial results, resource planning, and staffing requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with federal contracting requirements, security protocols, and quality standards.
  • Support business development efforts and strategic pursuits within the federal construction market.
  • Collaborate directly with the COO on organizational initiatives and long-term operational planning

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • US Citizen with the ability to pass federal background checks.
  • Extensive experience leading federal construction operations.
  • Proven success managing large, complex government construction programs.
  • Strong executive leadership experience within a federal contracting environment.
  • Experience overseeing multiple project teams, operational budgets, and resource planning.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and mentor high-performing teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
  • Pentagon, Department of Defense, Department of State, or other secure federal facility experience highly desired.
  • Exceptional client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong financial acumen and operational performance management experience.



What's on Offer

  • Base salary up to $190,000
  • Performance-based bonus incentives
  • Direct reporting relationship to the COO
  • Clear advancement opportunity into a future Chief Operations leadership role
  • Exclusive retained search opportunity
  • Exposure to high-profile federal and national landmark projects
  • Opportunity to influence company-wide operations and growth strategy
  • Stable, well-established contractor with a strong project backlog
  • Long-term career growth within an expanding organization
  • Potential involvement with international construction initiatives



Contact
Caroline Chang
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7067392

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Gaithersburg
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Caroline Chang
Job Reference
JN-072026-7067392