VP, Federal Market Leader

Are you a strategic, entrepreneurial leader with deep industry relationships and federal contracting expertise? As the VP, Federal Market Leader at FlatironDragados, you will lead the charge in expanding our Federal Contracting business-primarily with the Department of Defense (DoD), including NAVFAC and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Initially responsible for developing a pipeline of Federal projects in a Business Development capacity, you will also drive pursuits, lead operations, and build a best-in-class team from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to own and grow a business line within a global construction group that already has a strong track record in the US Federal Market along with global reach. This role can be based anywhere in the US, with a preference of being within a commutable distance to a corporate office. Extensive travel will be required.

Apply now and take full ownership of a career-defining role.

Leads federal market strategy for FlatironDragados, focused on building relationships, developing a pipeline and pursuing work with DoD agencies such as NAVFAC and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
• Builds and nurtures high-value relationships with key contacts in the federal contracting and military engineering communities.
• Leads pursuit strategy, pricing, and execution, including for complex MACC/MATOC contracts.
• Collaborates across FlatironDragados and the wider ACS Group, including Asia Pacific teams, to pursue joint opportunities on federal contracts, ensuring beneficial resourcing and team structures for federal pursuits are identified.
• Supports proposal development, risk analysis, and contract negotiations for strategic pursuits.
• Partners with operational teams post-award to ensure excellence in execution and compliance with federal standards.
• Recruits, mentors, and leads a growing team of professionals aligned to federal project delivery.
• Serves as the internal subject matter expert and external face of FlatironDragados' federal construction efforts.

• 20+ years of experience across civil engineering, heavy civil construction, and/or U.S. Army, Navy, or Department of Defense construction and engineering projects.
• Proven success pursuing and executing large-scale federal contracts, particularly DoD contracts with NAVFAC and Army Corps.
• Strong, well-established network within the federal construction community.
• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred; advanced degree or military background is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated success building new business lines or divisions from the ground up.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills to drive alignment and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Politically savvy with the proven ability to represent the company at industry functions and during client interactions, articulating strategic messages and demonstrating expert knowledge of the Federal contracting industry.
• Fluent in federal acquisition regulations with a deep knowledge of federal contracting and procurement processes, pricing strategy, and compliance requirements.
• Track record of strong financial performance and P&L ownership.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and teams across diverse locations.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively as needed to support business development and project oversight.

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as a Flatiron employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program

• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP

• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical

• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Flatiron is an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.