Diplomatic Facilities Project Manager - TS/SCI CI Polygraph

Tesla Laboratories. Inc.; Vermont; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and federal holidays

Professional development and training

Job summary

Tesla Laboratories is seeking a senior construction program manager with active TS/SCI clearance to oversee Defense Attaché Office renovation projects from planning to closeout. You will coordinate with embassies, USACE, and contractors, ensuring schedules, budgets, and security requirements are met.

Applicants should have 10+ years of managing complex construction programs, familiarity with ICD-705 and overseas facilities, and proficiency with MS Office and MS Project.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph is required.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex construction, renovation, or facilities projects; Embassy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Defense Attaché Office renovation and restoration projects from planning through closeout.
• Coordinate with government leadership, embassies, USACE, and contractors to meet requirements.
• Lead design reviews at 60%, 95%, and 100% completion, resolving technical and security issues.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, and contractor performance; identify risks and actions.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph

Stakeholder management

Construction project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the Company

Tesla Laboratories is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cyber Security, Intelligence Analysis, Financial Management, Facilities Engineering Services, and Program Management support to the Intelligence Community (IC), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other federal government customers. We take pride in fostering a culture that values family, professional growth, and long-term career development - setting us apart from other services companies.

• Manage Defense Attaché Office renovation and restoration projects from initial planning and design through construction execution and financial closeout.
• Coordinate with senior government leadership, U.S. Embassy personnel, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and construction contractors to execute project requirements.
• Collaborate with Department of State Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) and Diplomatic Security to coordinate construction schedules, approvals, and security requirements.
• Review architectural and engineering drawings, construction specifications, and project designs for compliance with ICD-705 and applicable Department of State security standards.
• Lead design reviews at the 60%, 95%, and 100% completion stages, identifying and resolving technical, construction, and security-related issues.
• Coordinate international construction site visits, project inspections, contractor activities, and facility assessments.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, contractor performance, and construction progress while identifying risks and recommending corrective actions.
• Maintain project documentation, design review comments, approval records, and financial tracking using ProjNet or similar project management systems.
• Support Embassy construction planning, secure facility modernization, and coordination of project requirements across government stakeholders.
• Prepare project status reports, leadership briefings, schedules, and recommendations to support informed decision-making and successful project execution.

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph required
• Bachelor's degree required
• 10+ years of experience managing complex construction, renovation, or facilities projects, including experience with U.S. Embassy facilities
• Experience managing construction projects throughout the full project lifecycle, including planning, design, execution, and closeout
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams, government agencies, and construction contractors
• Strong knowledge of construction management practices, architectural drawings, engineering specifications, and project scheduling
• Familiarity with U.S. Embassy operations, overseas construction requirements, and government coordination processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Project
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience supporting senior government leadership and coordinating across multiple organizations
• Ability to travel internationally, including to locations within the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, approximately one week per month

Desired

• Experience applying ICD-705 and Department of State Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB) standards
• Experience supporting Defense Attaché Office renovations, secure facility construction, or overseas diplomatic facilities projects
• Experience with secure shipping requirements and renovation of existing facilities
• Experience using Dr. Checks, ProjNet, or similar design review and project tracking applications
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience coordinating with Department of State OBO, Diplomatic Security, USACE, or other federal construction stakeholders
• Experience supporting complex overseas construction projects in secure or mission-critical environments

Tesla Laboratories offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and long-term success of our employees, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with company contribution
• Paid time off and federal holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive, family-focused company culture
• Opportunities for long-term career growth within a growing SDVOSB