Vice President, Government Services

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Sevan Multi-Site Solutions is a veteran‑owned business that provides construction, program management, real estate & site development, and architecture & engineering services for restaurant, grocery, fuel and convenience store, retail, and government sectors nationwide. We work with leading brands like McDonald’s, Starbucks, Sprouts, and BP, to name a few. At Sevan, we provide the talent, technology, and trusted expertise needed to consistently deliver excellence in multi‑site construction.

Sevan is an INC. 5000 Fastest‑Growing Company – Great Places to Work 2024 – 2024 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award - Best Places to work in Chicago ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23, – Best Places to Work in Construction 2023

Summary: The Vice President, Government Services, is a senior executive responsible for the profit and loss, growth, and operational delivery of Sevan’s Federal general contracting and professional services programs across the United States. The position leads business development, proposal management, program execution, and client delivery for all Federal clients, including the Department of Defense (DoD) and civilian agencies. The Vice President provides strategic leadership to win and deliver profitable Federal projects and programs that align with Sevan’s mission, values, and performance standards.

The position oversees all phases of project development and delivery, from capture and proposal through design, preconstruction, construction, and closeout, and ensures all business objectives are achieved in accordance with contract, financial, and safety requirements. Extensive travel and direct client engagement are expected. Strategy

• Develop and execute Sevan’s Federal growth strategy, including pipeline development, win plans, and delivery excellence.
• Define and implement operational policies, procedures, and controls to ensure quality, compliance, and profitability across Federal programs.
• Establish annual budgets and business plans that drive sustainable growth and align with Sevan’s long‑term goals.

Business Development & Capture

• Lead Federal business development and capture activities to expand Sevan’s presence with DoD and civilian agencies.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue Federal RFPs, RFQs, and IDIQ opportunities through proactive market research and relationship development.
• Direct proposal teams to produce compliant, compelling, and competitive submissions.
• Develop win strategies, teaming agreements, and pricing strategies that maximize success and profitability.
• Represent Sevan at industry events, Federal conferences, and client meetings to expand relationships and brand visibility.

Operations & Delivery

• Lead the execution of Federal general contracting and professional services projects nationwide.
• Ensure all programs meet scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Oversee project teams responsible for estimating, procurement, subcontract management, and construction execution.
• Manage risk, ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), labor standards, and contract terms.
• Implement consistent operational and financial reporting standards across all Federal projects.

Finance

• Accountable for full P&L performance of the Government Services business line.
• Monitor and manage revenue, gross margin, overhead, and cash flow for all active programs.
• Establish forecasting and financial controls to ensure all project financial targets are met or exceeded.

People

• Recruit, develop, and lead a high‑performing team of project managers, capture professionals, estimators, and technical staff.
• Provide clear expectations, feedback, and growth opportunities.
• Leads and develops multiple teams and managers across business development, operations, and program management. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, performance management, and retention.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence aligned with Sevan’s core values.

Performance Excellence & Safety

• Ensure operational performance and safety standards are consistently achieved across all programs.
• Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and lessons learned…