Description
Partnership Opportunity - Senior Executive | Licensed Professional Engineer
Strategic Growth & Federal Capture Leadership
Organization: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) & Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) — Architecture / Engineering / Construction (A/E/C) Emerging Firm Position Type: Executive Partnership | Full-Time | Hybrid/Remote Negotiable
Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain | Active preferred
FLSA Status: Exempt — Executive
Reports To: Managing Principal
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
We are a certified SDVOSB | WOSB emerging firm positioned for strategic growth within the federal marketplace. Our firm delivers construction management services to prime contractors to federal agency clients. As we aggressively pursue expansion with our current JV, we seek a seasoned executive leader to serve as a strategic partner — bringing proven federal market expertise, deep agency relationships, and operational gravitas to accelerate sustainable, compliant growth.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Executive | Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) will serve as a principal-level strategic partner responsible for driving federal business development, capture management, joint venture structuring, and organizational growth. This individual will leverage an established federal network, knowledge of SBA programs, and executive leadership experience to position the firm competitively across federal procurement landscapes — including DOD, VA, GSA, USACE, NAVFAC, NASA, DHS, and civilian agencies.
This role is not a traditional business development position — it is an executive partnership opportunity for a high-caliber leader who is equally comfortable with an emerging federal small business strategy, client-facing capture conversations, teaming negotiations, and internal operational leadership.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Federal Capture Management & Business Development
Lead end-to-end capture management strategy for federal A/E/C opportunities, including pre-solicitation positioning, opportunity identification, bid/no-bid decisions, and proposal strategy
Maintain and leverage robust relationships with prime contractors including Contracting Officers (COs), Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), Program Managers, and senior agency decision-makers
Develop and execute agency-specific account plans aligned with procurement calendars, IDIQ vehicles, and strategic priorities
Lead pursuit of multiple award task order contracts (MATOCs), IDIQs, GWACs, and GSA Schedules
Represent the firm at federal industry days, pre-proposal conferences, procurement forecasting events, and professional conferences (SAME, AGC, ACEC, SMPS)
Teaming, Joint Ventures & Strategic Partnerships
Identify, evaluate, and negotiate joint venture (JV) agreements and teaming arrangements with large primes, large businesses, and complementary small businesses
Structure and manage SDVOSB | Small Business Joint Ventures and seek mentors to participate in the mentor-protégé joint ventures in compliance with SBA regulations (13 CFR Part 125)
Serve as the firm's primary interface with prospective mentor firms, negotiating agreements that provide genuine developmental benefit in areas including technical capabilities, past performance, bonding capacity, and financial management
Build strategic relationships with large business primes seeking SDVOSB/WOSB teaming partners for socioeconomic credit and subcontracting plan compliance
Organizational Growth & Business Operations
Partner with firm leadership to develop and execute the 3–5 year strategic growth plan, including revenue targets, geographic expansion, capability development, and staffing milestones
Provide executive oversight of pipeline management, using CRM tools to maintain visibility into opportunities at all stages of the business development lifecycle
Support development of the firm's capabilities statement, past performance repository, qualifications-based submittals (SF-330), and proposal library
Contribute to financial strategy, including indirect rate structure, overhead management, and price-to-win analysis
Advise on organizational structure, staffing growth, and the development of a high-performance business development and capture team
Compliance, Certifications & SBA Program Management
Maintain current, working knowledge of SBA small business program regulations, including SDVOSB (38 CFR Part 74 / VA; 13 CFR Part 128) and WOSB/EDWOSB.
Advise leadership on size standard compliance, affiliation rules, limitations on subcontracting, and performance of work requirements
Monitor regulatory changes impacting small business federal contracting and provide timely guidance to firm leadership
Technical Leadership & Professional Credibility
Apply licensed PE credentials to reinforce technical credibility during client engagement, proposal development, and qualifications-based selection processes
Participate in technical scope development, engineering review, and QA/QC oversight on key pursuits and awarded contracts
Serve as a Responsible Engineer of Record or Principal-in-Charge designation as appropriate on select pursuits
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior service as a principal or equity partner in a federal A/E/C firm
Project Management Professional (PMP) — PMI
Direct experience as a protégé or mentor under the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program
Experience with CMGC, Design-Build, and Design-Bid-Build federal delivery methods
Veteran status highly valued — strongly encouraged to apply
EXECUTIVE PARTNERSHIP STRUCTURE
This position is structured as a strategic executive partnership that may include one or more of the following arrangements based on candidate profile and mutual agreement:
W-2 Senior Executive Employment with equity/ownership pathway
Principal-Level Equity Partnership with defined vesting schedule
Executive Teaming / Consulting Agreement with performance-based compensation
Joint Venture Co-Principal arrangement aligned to specific contract vehicles
Compensation structure, title, and partnership terms will be negotiated commensurate with the candidate's network, capabilities, and strategic value to the organization.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Competitive — commensurate with executive market rates
Performance Incentives
Commission / bonus tied to capture wins and revenue generation
Equity / Ownership
Pathway to ownership interest negotiable
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, vision; PTO; professional development
Professional Development
PE licensure maintenance, conference attendance, association memberships
Technology Allowance
Provided for remote/hybrid operations
CORE COMPETENCIES SOUGHT
Federal Market Intelligence Executive Relationship Management
Capture Strategy & Execution Regulatory & Compliance Acumen
Joint Venture Architecture Negotiation & Deal Structuring
Technical Engineering Credibility Strategic Vision & Execution
Small Business Advocacy Team Building & Mentorship
Financial Acumen Mission-Driven Leadership
WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY
"We are not simply hiring — we are seeking a partner who believes in building something meaningful. As a certified SDVOSB and WOSB firm, we carry a mission that extends beyond profit — we represent underrepresented voices in the federal marketplace while delivering world-class engineering and construction solutions. The right candidate will see this not as a job, but as a legacy opportunity."
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following in strict confidence:
Executive Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Capabilities Summary / BD Track Record (deal sheet, capture history, or equivalent)
Brief narrative (1–2 pages) describing your federal network, past performance relevance, and vision for partnership
Contact information for professional references
Submit To: info@readigov.com Subject Line: Senior Executive PE | Federal Strategic Partner — Application
This firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, veterans, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. This organization operates in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
Requisition ID: EXEC-PE-001 Posted: 2026 Status: ACTIVE — Seeking Immediate Partnership
Confidentiality of all applicants is strictly maintained throughout the evaluation process.
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure. Active Professional Engineer (PE) License — minimum one (1) U.S. state; multi-state preferred
Education. Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Architecture, or related field required; Master's degree or MBA preferred or higher
Experience. 15+ years of progressive experience in federal A/E/C with minimum 10 years in executive BD/capture leadership
Federal Market. Demonstrated track record of winning federal A/E/C contracts valued at $10M–$250M+
Agency Knowledge. Deep familiarity with VA, DOD (USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC), GSA, and/or civilian agency procurement processes
Small Business Programs. Expert knowledge of SBA programs, JV regulations, mentor-protégé structuring, and small business compliance
Network. Documented, active relationships with federal agency procurement and program personnel
Proposal Experience. Executive-level experience leading SF-330 submissions and technical/price proposal development
Systems. Proficiency in GovWin IQ, SAM.gov, FPDS, beta.SAM, and CRM systems (Salesforce, Deltek, or equivalent)
