Facilities Project Manager

Science Applications International Corp.; Newington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) is seeking an experienced Facilities Project Manager to support operation, maintenance, sustainment, and modernization of critical facilities in Springfield, Virginia. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

You will lead facility operations, manage maintenance programs, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and oversee projects from planning through closeout to ensure secure, compliant, and mission-ready infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of facilities management, infrastructure operations, or related experience.
• Experience in secure or mission-critical environments.
• Knowledge of building systems: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, structural, and utility infra.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and contractor teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation, maintenance, repair, and sustainment of facility systems.
• Manage service requests and work orders from initiation to completion.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, corrective, and deferred maintenance programs.
• Coordinate outage planning to minimize disruption to operations.
• Direct lifecycle planning and asset management initiatives.
• Manage projects through full lifecycle: requirements, planning, design review, construction, testing, and closeout.
• Develop schedules, budgets, and performance metrics for projects.
• Monitor contractor performance for safety, quality, and compliance.
• Serve as liaison among government representatives, occupants, O&M personnel, architects, engineers, and contractors.

Skills

Security clearance

Project management

Facilities management

Stakeholder coordination

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/Construction/Facilities/Architecture

Tools

CMMS/Work order systems

Job description

Description

Position Overview

SAIC is seeking an experienced Facilities Project Manager to support the operation, maintenance, sustainment, and modernization of critical facilities and infrastructure supporting mission operations in Springfield, Virginia. This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to be considered.

In this role you will lead facility operations, maintenance activities, infrastructure improvement projects, and contractor performance across a diverse portfolio of building systems and facility assets. This role combines hands-on facilities management expertise with project and construction management responsibilities, ensuring facilities remain reliable, compliant, secure, and capable of supporting mission requirements.

The position serves as a key interface between Government stakeholders, Operations & Maintenance (O&M) teams, design and construction contractors, utility providers, and mission partners to deliver efficient facility operations and successful project execution.

Projects may range from facility repairs and infrastructure upgrades to major renovation and capital improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and monitor the day-to-day operation, maintenance, repair, and sustainment of facility and infrastructure systems.
• Manage service requests and work orders from initiation through completion.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, corrective, and deferred maintenance programs.
• Coordinate outage planning and execution while minimizing impacts to facility occupants and mission operations.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair activities for: electrical distribution, HVAC, plumbing, structural building components and utility infrastructure
• Support lifecycle planning and asset management initiatives.
• Manage facility and infrastructure projects through the full project lifecycle, including requirements development, planning and programming, scope definition, design review, construction oversight, testing and commissioning, and project closeout
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with project requirements, safety standards, and quality expectations.
• Serve as the primary liaison among Government representatives, facility occupants, O&M personnel, architects, engineers, utility providers, and construction contractors.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable maintenance and project solutions.
• Maintain project documentation, reports, and facility records.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, policies, and contractual requirements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required to be considered for this role.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, Architecture, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 10 years of experience in facilities management, infrastructure operations, construction management, or related disciplines. Note: Additional years’ professional experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Experience managing facility maintenance and repair activities in secure or mission-critical environments.
• Knowledge of commercial and institutional building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, structural, and utility infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and contractor teams simultaneously.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Facilities Management Professional (FMP).
• Experience supporting Federal, Intelligence Community, DoD, or secure government facilities.
• Knowledge of CMMS/work order management systems.
• Experience with deferred maintenance planning and asset lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with building commissioning, energy management, and infrastructure resiliency programs.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.