Facility Construction Lead w/active Top Secret clearance

LMI Consulting, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI Consulting, LLC seeks a Facility Construction Lead to oversee the Raleigh, NC facility’s design, build-out, and SCIF accreditation. You will coordinate with architects, contractors, security officials, and government stakeholders to meet security standards and schedules.

Requires 7+ years in facility construction/PM, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and TS clearance. Travel ~10–25%. Salary target $110,000–$180,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in facility construction or project management, including SCIF or secure facility construction.
• Working knowledge of ICD 705 (SAP-F) and related physical security construction standards.
• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating a small, single-site project team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, build-out, and delivery of office and SCIF space for a Raleigh, NC facility, from design through accreditation.
• Coordinate with architects, general contractors, specialty subcontractors, and other key stakeholders on construction schedules and specifications.
• Ensure facility designs meet ICD 705 (SAP-F) and other physical security standards.
• Serve as primary contact with government facility security officials during construction and accreditation.
• Track budgets, schedules, and risks for the Raleigh, NC facility construction project.

Skills

Experience: facility construction

SCIF accreditation knowledge

ICD 705 SAP-F knowledge

Leadership: single-site project

PMP certification

SAP facilities experience

Education

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

Tools

SCIF or secure facility construction

Job description

Facility Construction Lead w/active Top Secret clearance

Job Locations

US-NC-Raleigh

Overview

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, homeland, healthcare, and intelligence sectors-helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Responsibilities

LMI is seeking a skilled Facility Construction Lead to oversee the design, build-out, and delivery of office and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) space for a new facility in Raleigh, NC. This individual will serve as the de‑facto project manager for the construction effort, managing contractor and stakeholder relationships, coordinating logistics, and tracking timelines and milestones, while reporting to the Deputy Program Manager, who oversees overall establishment of the site. This individual will coordinate with architects, contractors, security officials, and government stakeholders to ensure facilities are constructed to specification, on schedule, and meet all physical and technical security requirements.

Primary duties include:

• Manage the construction and build-out of office and SCIF space at the Raleigh, NC facility, from design through accreditation.
• Coordinate with architects, general contractors, specialty subcontractors, and other key stakeholders on construction schedules and specifications.
• Ensure facility designs and construction meet ICD 705 (SAP-F) and other applicable physical security standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with government facility security officials during construction and accreditation.
• Track budgets, schedules, and risks for the Raleigh, NC facility construction project.

Location: This position is based in Raleigh, NC.

Travel: This position requires approximately 10-25% travel.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in facility construction or project management, including SCIF or secure facility construction.
• Working knowledge of ICD 705 (SAP-F) and related physical security construction standards.
• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating a small, single-site project team.

Nice to Have:

• Certified SCIF Accreditation experience.
• PMP or Construction Management certification.
• Experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) facilities, systems, or environments.

TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. LMI will only consider applicants with current security clearances. Please note that only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Target salary range: $110,000 - $180,000

Disclaimer:

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.

Job Locations

US-NC-Raleigh

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