An Economic and Workforce Development Program Director employs strategies to improve the economy and support the skill development of workers in a city of state. They may administer economic development to attract and retain businesses and industries and support programs to support unemployed or underemployed workers. They manage relationships with businesses, civic groups, and training providers to support the local economy and workers within it.
Program Director, CBP Southern Border Program Grunley Construction Company Inc United States, Texas, Eagle Pass Jul 20, 2026 Grunley Construction has been selected as one of ten general contractors eligible to pursue task orders under a $10 billion U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) construction program. Projects under this program are concentrated along the southern U.S. border and will be competed among the qualified contractor pool over the next several years. Unlike Grunley's traditional self-perform model, this program is designed around the use of strong local "super subcontractors" in each region who provide the on-the-ground labor, trade relationships, and market knowledge required to execute effectively in remote and geographically dispersed border locations. The Program Director will lead Grunley's pursuit and execution of work under the CBP program. This person will build and manage a network of local specialty and general trade subcontractors functioning as "super subs," develop relationships with CBP/DHS contracting officials, direct the pricing and proposal process for competed task orders, negotiate final contract terms, and oversee delivery of awarded projects across a wide and often remote geography. This role is equal parts business developer, subcontractor network builder, and federal program operator.
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President Required Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related fields Required Experience This position requires a minimum of ten (10)+ years of construction leadership experience, including significant federal government contracting experience. Required Qualifications Direct experience with CBP, DHS, GSA, or other federal agencies delivering infrastructure in remote or border-region environments.
Demonstrated success managing work primarily through subcontractors/local partners rather than self- performing.
Strong track record negotiating both government contracts and subcontractor agreements.
Working knowledge of FAR and federal government construction contracting requirements. Preferred Experience Existing relationships with CBP/DHS contracting or program offices.
Existing network of qualified subcontractors along the southern U.S. border.
Experience with security-sensitive, remote, or austere-site construction (military, energy, or infrastructure sectors).
Spanish language proficiency. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to travel extensively and work effectively across multiple, geographically dispersed markets
