Project Manager Secure Environment Construction

Summary

The SCIF Project Manager will lead the delivery of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) and secure facility projects in compliance with ICD 705 standards. This role combines technical expertise in secure facility construction with Bognet’s collaborative “One Team” approach. You will oversee multiple secure interior projects (typically $1M–$20M) from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring compliance with federal security standards, while maintaining Bognet’s reputation for superior quality, safety, and client service.

Relentlessly Proactive 

At Bognet, our business strategy is to be the most proactive General Contractor in the Washington metropolitan area. Therefore, we hold every employee to the standard of being RELENTLESSLY PROACTIVE® and we expect this behavior to permeate every activity.

• Develops solutions to make sure that issues never become problems.
• Studies bid specs carefully, looking for potential issues before we ever start the job.
• Asks lots of questions and sees things that other firms miss.
• Studies drawings in detail and ask lots of “what-if” questions.
• Is exceptionally well prepared for interviews.
• Develops contingency plans in advance – just in case an item on the critical path is delayed.
• Holds our subcontractors to the same standard of being RELENTLESSLY PROACTIVE®
• Makes sure that our client never has to wonder what is happening with their job. We would rather over-communicate than under-communicate. 
• Does whatever it takes to deliver on our promise.  We do what we say we will do, when we say we will do it. 

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution:

• Manage SCIF and secure facility projects across Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland, ensuring compliance with ICD 705, NISPOM, and UL2050 standards. 
• Oversee budgets, schedules, subcontractor performance, and quality from project kickoff through closeout. 
• Lead coordination of design documents, technical submittals, change orders, and RFIs—anticipating challenges before they arise. 
• Partner with site security officers and government stakeholders to meet inspection, accreditation, and compliance requirements. 

Client & Stakeholder Engagement: 

• Serve as the trusted point of contact for government contractors, federal clients, consultants, and design partners on secure projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with architects, brokers, and security consultants to strengthen Bognet’s Secure Environments delivery portfolio. 
• Lead and contribute to regular progress meetings, preparing detailed reports for internal and client stakeholders. 

Team Leadership & Collaboration:

• Collaborate with Bognet’s preconstruction, operations, and field teams to align secure project execution with company strategy.
• Mentor APMs and project engineers, promoting a proactive, solutions-oriented culture.
• Ensure subcontractors and partners understand and adhere to Secure Environments-specific requirements. 

Compliance & Security:

• Review and understand secure construction documentation (Construction Security Plans, Fixed Facility Checklists, etc.).
• Coordinate technical reviews for TEMPEST, RF shielding, intrusion detection, and access control systems.
• Enforce all safety and security protocols, including the use of PPE and secure facility access procedures.

Required Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience as a Project Manager with a commercial GC, ideally focused on interiors, technical upgrades, or secure facilities. 
• Proven experience with SCIF, SAPF, or other ICD 705 secure facility projects.
• Strong understanding of federal/DOD construction practices. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Procore, Bluebeam, and Excel.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills. 

General Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and have excellent follow up skills both internally and externally.
• Must be professional and polished in appearance and speech.
• Ability to work the hours required to support the schedule of the project.
• Must respond promptly to customer needs; Must meet commitments. 
• Must identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; Must work well in group problem solving situations.
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude and integrity consistent with The Bognet Way.
• Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of TEMPEST, RF shielding, ICD 705, and IDS/ACS integration.
• PMP or CCM certification.
• Experience delivering projects for agencies such as WHS, DoD, or the Intelligence Community. 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and sit; Endurance and Ability to walk the entire job site including stairs and elevated structures; Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and business equipment. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.