Director of Federal Construction Services

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Director of Federal Construction Services

Reports to: President Employment Status: Full Time/Exempt

Classification: Exempt Salary Range: Based on Experience

Supervisory Status: Yes Revision Date: 03/21/2025

SUMMARY:

The Tunica-Biloxi Industries, LLC (TBI) is a wholly owned economic instrumentality of the

Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana. Headquartered in Marksville, LA on the Tunica-Biloxi Reservation,

TBI serves as a holding company with multiple operating subsidiaries engaged in multi lines of

business for the federal government and commercial enterprises. As an American Indian Tribe owned,

small, disadvantaged business, we have the resources to provide innovative and flexible solutions

to meet government and commercial objectives.

Tunica-Biloxi Services, LLC (TBS) is a subsidiary of TBI. TBS is a construction services contractor

who specializes in physical security (new and upgrades), design/build, renovation, civil, roofing,

and facility operations and maintenance services. TBS is searching for a Director of Federal

Construction Services.

The Director of Federal Construction Services maintains oversight of all aspects of the business

required to execute construction contracts and delivery orders awarded by the Federal Government.

The Director of Federal Construction Services has many responsibilities, but the overall

responsibility is to lead the execution of the construction projects and to make sure they’re

completed correctly, safely, on time and within budget.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

These responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to: conducting site visits,

developing statements of work, proposal development, estimating, costing, negotiations, project

management, change order processing, resource management, budget tracking, closeout, and record

keeping. He/she shall ensure full compliance for items such as subcontractor support, security

regulations, offsite management coordination, finance policies, conflict resolution, base access,

quality control programs and safety protocols. He/she shall serve as the primary contact for all

Contracting Officers (KO), Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), Client

Construction/Project Managers and provide guidance to assigned staff and subcontractors to foster

positive relations in meeting expected customer deliverables. He/she shall be responsive to

Government requests, ensure work is completed in its entirety within negotiated timeframes, and

ensure work completed is within the established budget.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting an in-depth analysis of the project to develop the budget and deliverables.

• Identifying, managing and mitigating risk factors to ensure the construction goes

smoothly.

• Ensuring that the construction project complies with all safety and building

regulations.

• Monitoring and reporting on the budget and timeline of the project.

• Develop task order proposals including items such as costs, schedules, deliverables, work plans,

impacted utilities, and other associated requirements.

• Identifies and qualifies subcontracting resources and other partners, as needed.

• Works closely with Architects, Engineers, Subcontractors, vendors and clients to establish the

requirements for the construction project.

• Perform field inspections and ensure quality and safety compliance. Verify all contractual work

activities are being met and give proper guidance to make corrections as necessary.

• Working with local authorities to obtain licenses and permits for the project.

• Chooses tools, materials and processes to use in the construction project and tracking the

inventory of those items.

• Supervises direct reports and monitors compliance with personnel policies and

procedures.

• Initiates and assists with the development of business development plans and marketing

studies.

• Maintains and safeguards TBS records, information systems, and physical assets.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering, or related field

preferred.

o In lieu of degree, relevant work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

• 10 years’ experience in directly managing multiple (3 or more) federal government construction

projects simultaneously around the world. The projects are preferably within the DOD.

• Solid grasp of construction methods, building compliance and safety regulations.

• Knowledge of engineering and architectural plans and specifications to read and interpret

construction requirements.

• Direct experience with basic construction accounting procedures, including cost estimating,

making financial projections and creating project budgets based on the schedules.

• Successful demonstration of P&L responsibility.

• Strong working knowledge of federal government contracting and the FAR clauses is

preferred.

• Working knowledge of DoD design and construction policies and procedures.

• Working knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control principles is required.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans in the federal government

arena.

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Comfort with technology and familiarity with construction management software programs.

• Leadership skills, including task delegation and staff management.

• Must have the proven ability to exercise mature judgment in decision-making, analytical and

negotiation skills – specifically in respecting the confidential or proprietary nature of corporate

business.

• Ability to work well under pressure.

• Strong conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

• Must have the ability to travel up to 70% of the time.

• Native American/Tribal 8(a) experience preferred.

Work Location:

Hybrid: Remote and On-Site

Salary and Incentive Compensation Package Dependent upon Experience

This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. Tunica -

Biloxi Services, LLC reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and

organizational needs.

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO QUALIFIED NATIVE AMERICAN INDIANS. Proof

of tribal citizenship is required to be deemed preference eligible.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mansura, LA 71350