Facility Construction Lead w​/Top Secret clearance

US-NC-Raleigh

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.

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.

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…