Program Manager

Description

We are looking for a Program Manager for a secure construction program and to oversee the security execution, including support for building and protecting SCIF-level environments. This is the first build of potentially many-ideal for someone who wants to establish the security foundation, build repeatable processes, and grow with a multi-year pipeline of work.
The ideal candidate is a rare blend of project/program management and secure construction security experience-someone who can drive schedules, manage stakeholders, and ensure the site's security posture aligns with secure build requirements.

Key Responsibilities
• Serve as the on-site lead for security management across secure construction activities, with a focus on SCIF-related requirements and secure build coordination.
• Drive project execution elements including planning, task coordination, milestone tracking, and cross-functional alignment to keep work moving on time and on standard.
• Partner with construction leadership, subcontractors, client stakeholders, and internal teams to manage site security needs without disrupting construction progress.
• Support secure area build planning, implementation, and operational readiness activities (e.g., access control concepts, controlled material handling, site security processes).
• Coordinate and manage diverse stakeholders-ensuring requirements are understood, communicated, and executed consistently.
• Develop and maintain site security documentation, procedures, and reporting appropriate to the program and customer expectations.
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies early; recommend mitigations and drive closure.
• Help establish scalable practices and lessons learned to support future builds and expansion efforts.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required; must provide a valid U.S. Passport Book or Passport Card.
• 4+ years of experience as a Project Manager / Program Manager (or equivalent leadership role managing scope, schedule, stakeholders).
• Strong leadership capability with proven ability to drive execution and accountability across teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing a diverse set of stakeholders (construction, customer reps, internal leadership, subcontractors).
• Excellent organizational skills-able to manage competing priorities, timelines, and site-level coordination.
• Must be located in the local area or be willing to relocate (relocation assistance may be available).

Preferred Qualifications (Strong Plus)
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Security Management, or a related discipline.
• PMP certification (or strong PM discipline/experience aligned with PMP practices).
• Understanding of ICD 705 requirements and/or exposure to SCIF standards.
• Experience supporting the build-out and securing of a SCIF (or similarly controlled environment).
• Active clearance (or prior clearance) is a plus; not required if you can obtain one.

What Success Looks Like
• You quickly establish credibility on-site and bring structure to security execution within the construction lifecycle.
• Stakeholders trust your leadership, communication, and ability to "make it happen" without compromising security requirements.
• You create repeatable, scalable site security processes that can be replicated across future builds.
• You are positioned as a long-term leader for follow-on phases and additional projects over multiple years.