Architectural Project Manager

Actalent; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Healthcare

PTO

Job summary

Actalent in Seattle, WA is seeking an Architectural Project Manager to lead planning, design, and execution of secure facilities projects across the United States. The role focuses on SCIFs, SOCs, and high-security environments, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring ICD 705 compliance.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement in downtown Seattle, with a permanent role based out of Seattle, WA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent
• 3+ years of project management experience on secure facilities
• Direct ICD 705 project experience
• Familiar with SCIFs and secure environments
• Experience coordinating design and construction teams
• Knowledge of building codes and federal standards
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple secure facilities projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and clients throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Ensure ICD 705 and other federal security standards compliance.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and quality control.
• Support SCIF, SOC, and mission-critical facility projects.
• Review design documentation for security and code compliance.

Skills

Project management

Bachelor's degree

ICD705 experience

SCIF/secure env

Multidisciplinary coordination

Building codes & standards

Stakeholder mgmt

Multi-project mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

Job description

Job Title: Architectural Project Manager - Secure Facilities (ICD 705)

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and execution of secure facilities projects across the United States. This role is essential in coordinating multiple concurrent projects involving Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), Secure Operations Centers (SOCs), mission-critical environments, and other high-security workplace projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent secure facilities projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and client stakeholders throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Ensure projects meet ICD 705 requirements and other applicable federal, DoD, and security-related standards.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and quality control efforts.
• Support secure workplace, SCIF, Secure Operations Center (SOC), and mission-critical facility projects.
• Review design documentation to verify compliance with security, building code, and construction requirements.
• Facilitate communication between multidisciplinary project teams and external partners.
• Track project milestones, risks, and opportunities while maintaining project execution objectives.
• Participate in strategic planning discussions related to future program growth and project expansion.
• Support ongoing consulting engagements and long-term client programs.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of project management, architecture, engineering, or construction experience.
• Direct experience working on ICD 705 compliant projects.
• Understanding of SCIFs, secure environments, classified facilities, or secure workplace design.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design and construction teams.
• Familiarity with applicable building codes, security requirements, and federal standards.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), federal government, intelligence, or military-related projects.
• Previous experience with SCIF design, construction, accreditation, or facility modernization.
• Background with Architecture/Engineering consulting firms rather than Owner's Representative organizations.
• Experience supporting mission-critical, data center, or secure operations center projects.
• Knowledge of security-driven facility design and construction processes.
• Experience working with firms such as HDR, Stantec, AECOM, Jacobs, Burns & McDonnell, or similar A/E organizations.

Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid work environment in downtown Seattle, blending in-office and remote work opportunities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $200000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

401 k, healthcare and PTO available

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Seattle, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Seattle, WA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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