{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"026c60c2254428c9bacfa84b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/026c60c2254428c9bacfa84b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/026c60c2254428c9bacfa84b","title":"Director, Federal Compliance","description":"McGough is a respected partner that brings six generations of experience to high profile, unique and complex construction projects. We take great pride in our people and their extraordinary expertise in planning, development, construction and facility management. McGough employee tenure reflects the commitment and pride we share in our work. Ask anyone who knows us - the caliber of our people sets us apart.\nDIRECTOR, FEDERAL COMPLIANCE\nThe Director, Federal Compliance serves as the central leader responsible for aligning McGough’s Federal Division with contractual, regulatory, and agency-specific requirements. This role ensures that federal compliance obligations are clearly understood and consistently applied across pursuits and active projects without disrupting execution. This position operates as a governance and advisory function, working across Project Executives, Operations, Preconstruction, and Design Integration to identify compliance risks early, support teams in meeting requirements, and maintain consistency in how federal work is executed. Success is measured by reduced compliance risk, audit readiness, and the ability to support project teams without creating unnecessary process burden.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nRequired\n8+ years of experience in federal construction, contract administration, compliance, or related roles.\nStrong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS/GSARS and federal contracting requirements.\nExperience supporting or managing compliance on federal construction projects.\nAbility to interpret contract requirements and translate them into actionable guidance for project teams.\nStrong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple functions and leadership levels.\nExperience reviewing contracts, specifications, and regulatory requirements.\nAbility to identify risk and provide practical solutions without disrupting project execution.\nPreferred\nExperience with GSA, USACE, VA, NAVFAC, NASA, or similar federal agencies.\nExperience as a Contracting Officer (KO), Project Manager, or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)\nBackground in project management, preconstruction, or contract administration.\nFamiliarity with small business requirements, labor compliance, Buy American provisions, and subcontracting regulations.\nExperience supporting audits, compliance reviews, or government inspections.\nDegree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.\nSkills\nPractical interpreter of federal requirements who translates regulations into clear, actionable direction.\nStrong communicator capable of working with project teams, leadership, and external stakeholders.\nRisk-aware leader who identifies compliance gaps early and supports resolution.\nOrganized and detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline.\nCollaborative team member who supports execution without creating unnecessary barriers.\nAbility to balance compliance requirements with real-world construction operations.\nHigh level of integrity and sound judgment when addressing compliance matters.\nCORE RESPONSIBILITIES\nFederal Compliance Expertise & Advisory\nServe as the primary resource for interpreting federal contract requirements, including FAR, DFARS, GSARS provisions, and agency-specific compliance expectations.\nAdvise Project Executives on contract obligations, compliance risks, and overall contract posture.\nProvide ongoing guidance to project teams on federal requirements and compliance expectations.\nPreconstruction & Pursuit Support\nPartner with the Director – Preconstruction during pursuits to ensure compliance requirements are incorporated into proposals, assumptions, and pricing strategies.\nSupport business development efforts by identifying compliance considerations during early pursuit phases.\nProject Execution & Cross-Functional Collaboration\nCollaborate with the Director – Federal Operations and project teams to ensure compliance requirements are clearly understood and consistently applied during execution.\nPartner with the Director – Design Integration to align technical compliance requirements with design and construction execution.\nCoordinate with corporate functions (Legal, Accounting, HR, IT) when compliance requirements intersect with those areas.\nCompliance Oversight, Risk Management & Audit Readiness\nIdentify compliance gaps early and work with teams to resolve issues before they impact cost, schedule, or audit outcomes.\nSupport audit readiness, including documentation quality and responses to agency reviews or inquiries.\nTrack recurring compliance issues, trends, and risks, and communicate insights to Federal leadership.\nProcess Standardization & Continuous Improvement\nStandardize compliance processes, documentation expectations, and reporting across Federal projects.\nAssist in developing Federal compliance playbooks, tools, and best practices.\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives across the Federal Division.\nAdditional Responsibilities\nActively contribute as a member of the Federal team, collaborating to achieve shared goals and objectives.\nParticipate in Federal leadership meetings and project reviews as needed.\nSupport business development efforts by identifying compliance considerations during early pursuit phases.\nAssist in development of Federal compliance playbooks, tools, and best practices.\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives across the Federal Division.\nOther duties as assigned.\nOFFICE AND TRAVEL\nBased in Raleigh, NC with periodic travel to federal project sites, pursuits, and regional offices as required.\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\nThe physical demands outlined here are representative of those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.\nThis position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a workstation or during meetings and travel (by plane or car). The employee must be able to lift up to 20 or 50 pounds as needed, demonstrate dexterity to write and use a computer keyboard and mouse, and possess the ability to hear, speak clearly, and distinguish colors on graphs and charts.\nThe role also requires occasional visits to construction sites, where the employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.\n\n#IND-PC","company":"Mcgough Construction","rawCompany":"mcgough construction","city":"Raleigh","state":"NC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-23T04:33:04.174Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"},{"code":"11-9199.02","title":"Compliance Managers","slug":"compliance-managers"},{"code":"13-1041.00","title":"Compliance Officers","slug":"compliance-officers"}],"industries":[{"code":"236220","title":"Commercial and Institutional Building Construction","slug":"commercial-and-institutional-building-construction"},{"code":"238990","title":"All Other Specialty Trade Contractors","slug":"all-other-specialty-trade-contractors"},{"code":"238190","title":"Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors","slug":"other-foundation-structure-and-building-exterior-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Director, Federal Compliance","description":"McGough is a respected partner that brings six generations of experience to high profile, unique and complex construction projects. We take great pride in our people and their extraordinary expertise in planning, development, construction and facility management. McGough employee tenure reflects the commitment and pride we share in our work. Ask anyone who knows us - the caliber of our people sets us apart.\nDIRECTOR, FEDERAL COMPLIANCE\nThe Director, Federal Compliance serves as the central leader responsible for aligning McGough’s Federal Division with contractual, regulatory, and agency-specific requirements. This role ensures that federal compliance obligations are clearly understood and consistently applied across pursuits and active projects without disrupting execution. This position operates as a governance and advisory function, working across Project Executives, Operations, Preconstruction, and Design Integration to identify compliance risks early, support teams in meeting requirements, and maintain consistency in how federal work is executed. Success is measured by reduced compliance risk, audit readiness, and the ability to support project teams without creating unnecessary process burden.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nRequired\n8+ years of experience in federal construction, contract administration, compliance, or related roles.\nStrong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS/GSARS and federal contracting requirements.\nExperience supporting or managing compliance on federal construction projects.\nAbility to interpret contract requirements and translate them into actionable guidance for project teams.\nStrong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple functions and leadership levels.\nExperience reviewing contracts, specifications, and regulatory requirements.\nAbility to identify risk and provide practical solutions without disrupting project execution.\nPreferred\nExperience with GSA, USACE, VA, NAVFAC, NASA, or similar federal agencies.\nExperience as a Contracting Officer (KO), Project Manager, or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)\nBackground in project management, preconstruction, or contract administration.\nFamiliarity with small business requirements, labor compliance, Buy American provisions, and subcontracting regulations.\nExperience supporting audits, compliance reviews, or government inspections.\nDegree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.\nSkills\nPractical interpreter of federal requirements who translates regulations into clear, actionable direction.\nStrong communicator capable of working with project teams, leadership, and external stakeholders.\nRisk-aware leader who identifies compliance gaps early and supports resolution.\nOrganized and detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline.\nCollaborative team member who supports execution without creating unnecessary barriers.\nAbility to balance compliance requirements with real-world construction operations.\nHigh level of integrity and sound judgment when addressing compliance matters.\nCORE RESPONSIBILITIES\nFederal Compliance Expertise & Advisory\nServe as the primary resource for interpreting federal contract requirements, including FAR, DFARS, GSARS provisions, and agency-specific compliance expectations.\nAdvise Project Executives on contract obligations, compliance risks, and overall contract posture.\nProvide ongoing guidance to project teams on federal requirements and compliance expectations.\nPreconstruction & Pursuit Support\nPartner with the Director – Preconstruction during pursuits to ensure compliance requirements are incorporated into proposals, assumptions, and pricing strategies.\nSupport business development efforts by identifying compliance considerations during early pursuit phases.\nProject Execution & Cross-Functional Collaboration\nCollaborate with the Director – Federal Operations and project teams to ensure compliance requirements are clearly understood and consistently applied during execution.\nPartner with the Director – Design Integration to align technical compliance requirements with design and construction execution.\nCoordinate with corporate functions (Legal, Accounting, HR, IT) when compliance requirements intersect with those areas.\nCompliance Oversight, Risk Management & Audit Readiness\nIdentify compliance gaps early and work with teams to resolve issues before they impact cost, schedule, or audit outcomes.\nSupport audit readiness, including documentation quality and responses to agency reviews or inquiries.\nTrack recurring compliance issues, trends, and risks, and communicate insights to Federal leadership.\nProcess Standardization & Continuous Improvement\nStandardize compliance processes, documentation expectations, and reporting across Federal projects.\nAssist in developing Federal compliance playbooks, tools, and best practices.\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives across the Federal Division.\nAdditional Responsibilities\nActively contribute as a member of the Federal team, collaborating to achieve shared goals and objectives.\nParticipate in Federal leadership meetings and project reviews as needed.\nSupport business development efforts by identifying compliance considerations during early pursuit phases.\nAssist in development of Federal compliance playbooks, tools, and best practices.\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives across the Federal Division.\nOther duties as assigned.\nOFFICE AND TRAVEL\nBased in Raleigh, NC with periodic travel to federal project sites, pursuits, and regional offices as required.\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\nThe physical demands outlined here are representative of those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.\nThis position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a workstation or during meetings and travel (by plane or car). The employee must be able to lift up to 20 or 50 pounds as needed, demonstrate dexterity to write and use a computer keyboard and mouse, and possess the ability to hear, speak clearly, and distinguish colors on graphs and charts.\nThe role also requires occasional visits to construction sites, where the employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.\n\n#IND-PC","datePosted":"2026-06-23T04:33:04.174Z","dateModified":"2026-06-23T04:33:04.174Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Mcgough Construction","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Raleigh","addressRegion":"NC","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"026c60c2254428c9bacfa84b"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/026c60c2254428c9bacfa84b"}}