Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Pape-Dawson
Job overview
The Vice President - Federal Services at Pape-Dawson leads and grows the Federal Services Practice in Texas, driving federal program success and strategic growth.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves establishing and expanding the federal practice, leading market strategy and client relations with federal agencies, managing contract pursuits and proposal development, mentoring staff, and collaborating across practices for integrated solutions.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and access to a multidisciplinary team within a growing regional firm.
Experience and skills
Requires 30+ years in federal consulting focused on USACE, Navy, or DoD programs, proven success in federal practice growth, expertise in federal procurement and contracting, strong federal agency relationships, and leadership and mentorship skills; PE, PMP, or equivalent preferred.
Career development
Opportunities include senior leadership with autonomy, mentoring future leaders, and shaping a growing federal practice within an innovative and sustainable firm.
Work environment and culture
The company values innovation, sustainability, public-sector service, technical excellence, accountability, and client-focused service in a collaborative environment.
Company information
Pape-Dawson is a firm committed to innovation and sustainability, serving public-sector clients with multidisciplinary engineering and environmental services, with a growing regional presence in Texas.
Team overview
The candidate will lead a federal services practice team, collaborating with leaders in water resources, transportation, aviation, environmental restoration, and infrastructure, and coordinate with national federal teams.
Job location and travel
The role is based in Texas with a focus on federal programs in the Texas and Gulf Coast regions, involving interaction with multiple USACE districts and federal agencies.
Unique job features
This senior leadership role offers full autonomy to build a federal practice from the ground up and the chance to lead high-value federal contracts and multidisciplinary teams.
Company overview
Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc. is a Texas-based civil engineering firm specializing in land development, water resources, transportation, surveying, and environmental services. Founded in 1965, the company has grown to become a leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions for public and private sector clients. They generate revenue by offering comprehensive engineering and consulting services for infrastructure projects, urban planning, and environmental compliance. Known for their commitment to community and client-focused approach, Pape-Dawson has played a pivotal role in shaping Texas' infrastructure and continues to expand its influence across the state.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight extensive leadership experience in federal consulting, emphasizing your success in building and expanding federal services practices, particularly with USACE, DoD, and NAVFAC clients in Texas and the Gulf Coast.
Emphasize your strategic skills in market development, client relationship management, and proposal leadership, showcasing your ability to secure large federal contracts and navigate FAR compliance.
Apply through multiple channels including Pape-Dawson's corporate career site, LinkedIn, and other federal contracting job boards to maximize your visibility for this senior role.
Connect with current leaders and federal services team members at Pape-Dawson on LinkedIn; open conversations with ice breakers like commenting on recent federal projects they’ve led or expressing enthusiasm for the firm’s growth in Texas federal markets.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'federal consulting,' 'USACE,' 'NAVFAC,' 'DoD,' 'FAR compliance,' 'proposal development,' and 'federal contracts management' to ensure your experience aligns with the job requirements.
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