Facility Construction Lead w/active Top Secret clearance

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

Job summary

LMI is seeking a Facility Construction Lead to oversee the design, build-out, and delivery of office and SCIF space for a new facility in Raleigh, NC. This role acts as the de-facto project manager, coordinating with architects, contractors, security officials, and government stakeholders to keep the project on schedule and compliant with ICD 705 (SAP-F).

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 7+ years in facility construction or project management, with SCIF

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 7+ years in facility construction or project management.
• Working knowledge of ICD 705 (SAP‑F) and related standards.
• Experience leading or coordinating a small, single-site project.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design through accreditation of Raleigh, NC office and SCIF space.
• Coordinate with architects, general contractors, and security officials on schedules and specs.
• Ensure designs meet ICD 705 (SAP‑F) and security standards.
• Serve as primary contact with government facility security officials during construction and accreditation.
• Track budgets, schedules, and risks for the Raleigh project.

Skills

Project management

SCIF knowledge

Security coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

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

Tools

ICD 705 (SAP-F)

Job description

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, provenexpertisein federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves thedefense, 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 displayedrepresentsthe typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries aredeterminedbyvarious factorsincluding, 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