Director, Federal Program

1 week ago

Mesa, United States EPS Group Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: DOE

Join EPS Group -- a top 10 firm in the Southwest -- and discover opportunities to advance your career in engineering, planning, surveying, landscape architecture, and construction management, both in the private and public sectors. We're an Arizona-based company that fosters a culture of entrepreneurial spirit, elevated thinking, being team-minded, and embracing tough talk. Our unified team spans offices across Arizona, Colorado, and Texas, all driven by a shared vision: Innovate to Elevate Lives. You’ll experience competitive compensation, benefits, and quarterly performance bonuses. See why we say #IAmEPS.



Director, Federal Program (Southwest U.S. Location Preferred)



Reports To: Department Manager/CEO - Path to Ownership Track

Status: Full-time, Exempt



Primary Areas of Focus

  • Project Management, Planning, Tracking & Evaluation
  • Federal Program Development & Implementation
  • Mentoring & Coaching
  • Hiring & Training
  • Communication & Coordination


Core Responsibilities

  • Lead, execute, and manage strategic planning, marketing, client/business development, capture planning in leading EPS Group’s Federal Program.
  • Manage multiple project teams in all aspects of project management and planning to achieve project goals and objectives.
  • Build and train project teams to expand their capabilities by establishing best practices, policies, tools, methodologies, quality assurance and control, tools, and templates.
  • Communicate effectively (written and verbal) internally (interdepartmental and intradepartmental) and externally (inclusive of clients, sub-consultants, agencies).
  • Evaluate company practices and processes to provide input for continuous improvement.
  • Be an ambassador for EPS at industry events and May require attending project team and client engagements after hours.
  • Supports Assistant Director of Business Development in developing future business and building relationships with new and existing clients.
  • Longer term, once the Federal Program has been launched and projects are successfully awarded, achieve a 30-50% Billable Utilization Rate.
  • Conduct non-billable activities including company & team meetings, professional development, community involvement, innovation time, culture & engagement activities, learning, and training.
  • Manage $1.8M+ in projects and up to 9+ staff members, including Assistant Project Managers, Project Managers, Senior Project Managers and staff.


Skills & Experience

  • 10-20 years of previous leadership experience within a federal program market (Federal AEC market preferred).
  • Strong working knowledge of federal government organizations, such as Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Homeland Security, National Park Service/Department of the Interior, Indian Health Services, Federal Aviation Administration, Veterans Administration, and other related federal contracting organizations.
  • Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering, Planning, or a related field (PE License preferred).
  • Established connections within federal government organizations.
  • Established relationships with design build contractors, architects and/or other AEC contractors.
  • Knowledge and understanding of joint ventures and SBA mentor protégé agreements.
  • Strong understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements and experience establishing processes to ensure compliance with the FAR.
  • Strategic thinker who can connect vision and strategy to tactical execution.
  • Strong organizational development skills with confidence to develop others and delegate.
  • Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills, including leading up, across, and down the organization with various team sizes internally and externally.
  • Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit and desire to lead business growth through building Teams.
  • Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
  • Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple areas to achieve a common business objective.
  • Solid understanding of project and program management principles, methods, and techniques while also demonstrating a growth mindset.
  • Build and maintain relationships by engaging business leaders to establish credibility, solve problems, build consensus, and achieve objectives.
  • Must be willing to travel up to 25%.
  • Valid driver's license and automobile insurance preferred.


Physical Requirements

  • Required to stand, walk, and sit.
  • The position may require a visit to project sites occasionally. 
  • The position requires a normal range of hearing. 
  • The employee must be able to lift 40 occasionally.
  • Requires prolonged sitting with 15% of the time spent bending and reaching. 
  • Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator. 
  • Noise levels are consistent with a standard office environment. 


Perks & Benefits

  • Health, life, 401(k), dental and vision insurance
  • Short-term, long-term disability insurance and leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Bereavement leave
  • Cell phone stipend, if applicable
  • Discretionary bonuses, if applicable





EPS Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We offer a competitive salary and bonus program, a wide range of benefits including 401(k) with employer match, advancement potential, and the opportunity to become an integral part of a highly respected firm.

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