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Grunley Construction Company, Inc. lists this Program Director, Tidewater, VA opportunity in norfolk, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Brief Description
This is a market expansion role, not a program built around a single awarded contract vehicle. Grunley does not currently hold an IDIQ or similar dedicated award in Tidewater; the Program Director will be building Grunley's presence in the region from the ground up. The Tidewater/Hampton Roads region offers a durable, diversified base of construction demand across federal, state and local government, higher education, and other institutional owners. The near‑term focus will be building relationships with USACE Norfolk District and NAVFAC Mid‑Atlantic, along with regional municipalities and higher education institutions — with state government, K‑12, and other institutional clients (e.g., healthcare systems, nonprofits) as adjacent segments to develop as the office matures. The Program Director will lead Grunley's expansion into the Tidewater market, with full responsibility for establishing the region's client relationships, subcontractor network, and delivery capability. This person will develop relationships with USACE Norfolk District and NAVFAC Mid‑Atlantic contracting officials, as well as regional municipalities and higher education institutions, and will build toward Grunley's broader public and institutional target markets over time. Working closely with estimating, operations, and executive leadership during pursuits, the Program Director will shape win strategy, negotiate final contract terms, and oversee delivery of awarded projects across the region. This role is equal parts business developer, subcontractor network builder, and program operator — the successful candidate will effectively be building a new regional practice and its culture from scratch. Reports to: President
Requirements
Required Education Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related fields
Required Experience This position requires a minimum of fifteen (15) years of construction leadership experience, including significant federal government contracting experience
Required Qualifications Direct experience with USACE, NAVFAC, or other DoD agencies delivering vertical construction
Demonstrated success managing work through subcontractors and trade partners rather than relying solely on self‑performance
Strong track record negotiating both government contracts and subcontractor agreements
Experience across two or more of the following client types: federal government, state/municipal, higher education, K‑12, or other institutional owners
Ability to travel extensively and work effectively across the Tidewater region
Working knowledge of FAR and federal government construction contracting requirements
Preferred Experience Existing relationships with USACE Norfolk District and/or NAVFAC Mid‑Atlantic contracting or program offices
Existing relationships with regional municipalities or higher education institutions in Hampton Roads
Experience with security-sensitive, remote, or austere-site construction (military, energy, or infrastructure sectors)
Prior experience building a new office, market, or business unit from the ground up
Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance or facility‑access credentials, for future work with Intelligence Community or other cleared facilities
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Willingness to be based in or relocate to Norfolk, VA.
Responsibilities/Duties
Market & Relationship Development Serve as Grunley's primary relationship owner with USACE Norfolk District, NAVFAC Mid‑Atlantic, and other regional municipalities and higher education institutions
Identify, vet, and build long‑term relationships with qualified local subcontractors, suppliers, engineering firms, and architecture partners across the region
Engage local officials, agencies, and community stakeholders as needed to support project pursuits and execution
Increase Grunley's visibility in the Tidewater market through industry organizations, networking events, and community engagement
Lay the groundwork for expansion into adjacent target markets — state government, K‑12, and other institutional clients — as the office matures
Pursuit & Preconstruction Management Identify, track, and qualify project opportunities across the region in coordination with Chip Scott and Grunley executive leadership
Lead the proposal and pricing process for each pursuit in partnership with Grunley's preconstruction, estimating, and operations teams
Develop win strategies, teaming arrangements, and client‑specific messaging for each pursuit
Support proposal interviews and presentations with prospective clients
Contract Negotiation & Execution Lead negotiation of final contract terms with clients
Negotiate subcontract terms and pricing with local trade partners
Hire and assign project management and field supervision staff to oversee construction across multiple project sites in the region
Monitor safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance across the region's project portfolio
Organization & Culture Build a lean regional program management structure capable of overseeing dispersed projects executed with local subcontractor and trade partners
Establish consistent Grunley standards for safety, quality, and reporting across all client and subcontractor relationships
Recruit, hire, and develop the project delivery and preconstruction staff needed to support the region's growing portfolio
Report pipeline, subcontractor network health, and financial/risk performance directly to Chip Scott
Our benefits package is designed to support employee well‑being and financial security, including employer‑sponsored health and life insurance, paid time off for sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, jury duty, and vacation, and retirement options like 401(k) plans. Other compensation opportunities may include overtime and bonuses. Comprehensive benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process; benefit eligibility is determined by tenure, position and/or plan documents.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at or by phone at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.
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Worksite address
norfolk, VA, 23500, US
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