{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"014322210b6acd68e2f043cf","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/014322210b6acd68e2f043cf","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/014322210b6acd68e2f043cf","title":"Program Director, CBP Southern Border Program","description":"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.\n\nUnlike 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nReports to: President\n\nRequired Education\n\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related fields\n\nRequired Experience\n\nThis position requires a minimum of ten (10)+ years of construction leadership experience, including significant federal government contracting experience.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nDirect experience with CBP, DHS, GSA, or other federal agencies delivering infrastructure in remote or border-region environments.\n\nDemonstrated success managing work primarily through subcontractors/local partners rather than self- performing.\n\nStrong track record negotiating both government contracts and subcontractor agreements.\n\nWorking knowledge of FAR and federal government construction contracting requirements.\n\nPreferred Experience\n\nExisting relationships with CBP/DHS contracting or program offices.\n\nExisting network of qualified subcontractors along the southern U.S. border.\n\nExperience with security-sensitive, remote, or austere-site construction (military, energy, or infrastructure sectors).\n\nSpanish language proficiency.\n\nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities\n\nAbility to travel extensively and work effectively across multiple, geographically dispersed markets.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Grunley Construction","rawCompany":"grunley construction","city":"Eagle Pass","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-07-25T03:25:30.944Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"236220","title":"Commercial and Institutional Building Construction","slug":"commercial-and-institutional-building-construction"},{"code":"237310","title":"Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction","slug":"highway-street-and-bridge-construction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Director, CBP Southern Border Program","description":"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. 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This role is equal parts business developer, subcontractor network builder, and federal program operator.\n\nReports to: President\n\nRequired Education\n\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related fields\n\nRequired Experience\n\nThis position requires a minimum of ten (10)+ years of construction leadership experience, including significant federal government contracting experience.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nDirect experience with CBP, DHS, GSA, or other federal agencies delivering infrastructure in remote or border-region environments.\n\nDemonstrated success managing work primarily through subcontractors/local partners rather than self- performing.\n\nStrong track record negotiating both government contracts and subcontractor agreements.\n\nWorking knowledge of FAR and federal government construction contracting requirements.\n\nPreferred Experience\n\nExisting relationships with CBP/DHS contracting or program offices.\n\nExisting network of qualified subcontractors along the southern U.S. border.\n\nExperience with security-sensitive, remote, or austere-site construction (military, energy, or infrastructure sectors).\n\nSpanish language proficiency.\n\nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities\n\nAbility to travel extensively and work effectively across multiple, geographically dispersed markets.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-07-25T03:25:30.944Z","dateModified":"2026-07-25T03:25:30.944Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Grunley Construction","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Eagle Pass","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"014322210b6acd68e2f043cf"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/014322210b6acd68e2f043cf"}}