Facilities Project Manager - Team Lead

Leidos; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 126,100 - 227,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness programs

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

A leading technology and engineering firm in Reston, Virginia is seeking an experienced Facilities Project Manager Team Lead to guide complex projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will utilize their leadership and communication skills to manage stakeholder relationships, oversee budgets, and ensure compliance with industry standards. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in facilities management. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required.
• 8+ years of relevant experience for Bachelor's degree; 6+ years for Master's.
• Experience managing complex construction or facility projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams for timely delivery.
• Serve as the primary contact for stakeholder communications.
• Manage budgets and contractual deliverables effectively.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Risk management

Project management methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Facilities Project Manager Team Lead to lead cross-functional initiatives and ensure the successful delivery of complex projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all phases of the project lifecycle—from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with a solid understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate project teams across various functional areas to ensure successful and timely delivery of facility construction, sustainment, and modernization projects.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholder communications, ensuring regular updates to leadership, clients, and end users.

• Manage budgets, timelines, and contractual deliverables in alignment with organizational and client requirements.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, resources, risk mitigation strategies, and communication frameworks.

• Prepare and deliver project status reports, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs), milestones, and risks.

• Proactively identify project risks and issues; develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact.

• Ensure all project activities are compliant with internal policies, industry standards, and applicable regulations.

• Conduct post-project reviews and continuous improvement assessments to enhance future project delivery.

Basic Qualifications

• TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience. (Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree).
• Demonstrated success in facility/campus/institutional facilities management, overseeing facility projects or initiatives that span multiple functional areas or disciplines.
• Demonstrated success overseeing critical infrastructure projects for mission critical facilities.
• Experience managing scope, schedule, budget, and resources for complex programs, including risk and change management.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and delegate tasks effectively across various workstreams.
• Experience coordinating with internal teams, external vendors, subcontractors, and client representatives to develop estimates and deliver solutions.
• Solid understanding of risk management, program evaluation, and continuous process improvement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially in developing and delivering reports and status updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as the back up to the Design and Construction Manager during absences.
• Serve as the back up to the Task Order 3 & 4 manager during absences.
• Assist in estimation of projects and menu pricing items.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project or program management certification, such as PMP (Project Management Professional), FMP (Facility Management Professional).
• Strong knowledge of construction and facility service contract management and experience managing government contracts or working in regulated industries (e.g., defense, healthcare, aerospace).
• Demonstrated success overseeing physical security infrastructure projects for mission critical facilities.
• Knowledge of construction cost estimating tools and methodologies.
• Experience with profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities, including managing budgets and financial forecasting.

Pay Range

Pay Range $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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