Sr. Construction PM w/active Top Secret clearance

Sr. Construction PM w/active Top Secret clearance 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 highly experienced Senior Construction Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of complex commercial construction, renovation, and facilities development initiatives across our national footprint. Based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, or Colorado Springs, CO, this individual will oversee major capital projects across multiple locations, including Northern Virginia, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Raleigh, North Carolina. The position will play a critical role in supporting LMI's continued growth through the development and modernization of corporate offices, secure facilities, operational warehouses, executive conference spaces, and specialized mission-support environments. This is an owner-side construction management position requiring exceptional project execution, financial management, contractor oversight, and executive communication capabilities. The successful candidate will serve as LMI's primary construction delivery representative, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to established quality and operational standards. Key Responsibilities Construction Management & Execution Lead multiple concurrent commercial construction and renovation projects from concept through final occupancy and turnover. Oversee multimillion-dollar capital construction initiatives across geographically dispersed locations. Develop comprehensive project execution strategies, construction schedules, budgets, milestones, and risk management plans. Manage external general contractors, architects, engineering firms, construction managers, and specialty vendors. Review architectural and engineering drawings, construction estimates, schedules, specifications, and contract proposals. Evaluate contractor performance, change orders, payment applications, and project deliverables. Conduct routine site inspections, progress meetings, and construction readiness reviews. Identify and proactively resolve construction challenges, schedule conflicts, quality issues, and budget risks. Oversee construction closeout, commissioning, inspections, warranties, and facility turnover. Capital Planning & Financial Oversight Support enterprise capital planning and multiyear facilities development strategies. Develop project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and construction cost estimates. Lead construction procurement activities, contractor evaluations, and competitive bid assessments. Negotiate construction changes and identify opportunities for cost optimization. Establish standardized construction reporting, project controls, and performance metrics. Provide regular executive briefings on project status, financial performance, milestones, and critical risks. Secure & Mission-Critical Facilities Collaborate closely with LMI's dedicated SCIF specialist and corporate security organization. Support the execution of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) construction projects and other secure environments. Coordinate construction activities with approved security requirements and applicable facility design standards. Manage construction schedules, cost performance, contractor coordination, and project delivery within secure environments. Work with designated security authorities and qualified specialists to support facility inspections, accreditation preparation, and operational readiness. Ensure contractor activities are aligned with applicable security procedures and access requirements. National Facilities Coordination Oversee construction projects across LMI's national facilities portfolio. Travel up to 60% to active project locations, including extended site visits during critical construction activities. Coordinate with local contractors, corporate facilities, security, IT, finance, procurement, and executive leadership. Establish consistent construction management practices across all assigned locations. Maintain strong working relationships with landlords, property managers, local authorities, and construction partners. Location: Washington, DC metropolitan area, or Colorado Springs, CO Travel: up to 50% travel nationwide. Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. Minimum of 10 years of progressive commercial construction or capital project management experience. Demonstrated success managing commercial construction projects with individual budgets exceeding $5 million. Experience delivering large corporate office renovations, headquarters, tenant improvements, or complex commercial facilities. Strong understanding of commercial construction contracts, cost estimating, project scheduling, and contractor management. Proven ability to manage multiple construction projects simultaneously across geographically dispersed locations. Strong financial management, negotiation, communication, and executive presentation skills. Experience with construction management platforms such as Procore, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent systems. Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% nationwide. U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance. Preferred: 15+ years of commercial construction or capital project delivery experience. Experience managing projects exceeding $10 million. Previous experience with a nationally recognized commercial general contractor, owner's representative, or corporate capital projects organization. Experience with SCIF construction, secure facilities, defense installations, or other mission-critical infrastructure. Active TS/SCI security clearance. Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or similar professional certification. Experience with commercial real estate development, tenant improvement programs, and landlord coordination. Experience managing national construction portfolios and multiple contractors concurrently. First-Year Performance Expectations: Establish integrated execution plans and baseline budgets for assigned capital projects. Implement standardized reporting, schedule management, and project controls across the construction portfolio. Develop qualified construction contractor and specialty-vendor networks in Colorado, North Carolina, and Northern Virginia. Support critical milestones for LMI's Colorado Springs facility development initiatives. Successfully manage assigned renovation and construction projects across LMI's national facilities portfolio. Identify cost savings, procurement efficiencies, and opportunities to standardize future facility development. Maintain executive-level visibility into capital spending, schedules, risks, and project performance. Ideal Candidate: We are seeking a proven construction leader who combines the practical expertise of a commercial builder with the strategic and financial discipline of an owner's representative. This individual must be capable of independently managing multimillion-dollar projects, challenging contractor estimates, resolving construction issues, and communicating effectively with senior executives. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in both commercial and secure environments and understands how to deliver sophisticated facilities that support national security missions. This position requires a proactive, accountable, results-oriented leader who takes ownership of delivery and is willing to travel regularly to ensure project success. 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: $115,000 - $200,000 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-VA-Tysons US-CO-Colorado Springs Equal Opportunity Employer LMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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