# Program Director, Federal Construction & Operations at TerraFirma

- Company: TerraFirma
- What the company does: TerraFirma is transforming construction through automation and bold engineering—faster, safer, and cheaper. Join us in building the future from Texas. Backed by Kleiner Perkins.
- Company website: https://terrafirma.inc/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Robot Ranch (Austin, TX)
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-07-14
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/TerraFirma-Inc/46fed9dc-806c-4602-a7e3-1b7aadc24c39
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/terrafirma-program-director-federal-construction-and-operations/

## About the role

Lead a major U.S. Government program delivering remote-controlled heavy equipment for high-impact construction and remediation missions around the world. You will lead global deployments and field execution, scaling a proven teleoperation capability into reliable operations across real-world sites. Own end-to-end program execution for a major U.S. Government contract, including scope, schedule, budget, compliance, and performance

## What they're looking for

- 10+ years of experience leading large-scale construction, remediation, disaster relief, or heavy civil operations
- Experience managing U.S. Government overseas construction or contingency operations such as DoW, USACE, DOS, USAID, or similar agencies
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
- Willing and able to spend significant time in Austin, TX (TerraFirma HQ) and travel internationally as needed, including extended in-country deployments

Tags: Operations