Architectural Project Manager

Job Title: Architectural Project Manager - Secure Facilities (ICD 705) Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and execution of secure facilities projects across the United States. This role is essential in coordinating multiple concurrent projects involving Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), Secure Operations Centers (SOCs), mission-critical environments, and other high-security workplace projects.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple concurrent secure facilities projects from planning through completion.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and client stakeholders throughout all phases of project delivery.
- Ensure projects meet ICD 705 requirements and other applicable federal, DoD, and security-related standards.
- Oversee project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and quality control efforts.
- Support secure workplace, SCIF, Secure Operations Center (SOC), and mission-critical facility projects.
- Review design documentation to verify compliance with security, building code, and construction requirements.
- Facilitate communication between multidisciplinary project teams and external partners.
- Track project milestones, risks, and opportunities while maintaining project execution objectives.
- Participate in strategic planning discussions related to future program growth and project expansion.
- Support ongoing consulting engagements and long-term client programs.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 3+ years of project management, architecture, engineering, or construction experience.
- Direct experience working on ICD 705 compliant projects.
- Understanding of SCIFs, secure environments, classified facilities, or secure workplace design.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design and construction teams.
- Familiarity with applicable building codes, security requirements, and federal standards.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), federal government, intelligence, or military-related projects.
- Previous experience with SCIF design, construction, accreditation, or facility modernization.
- Background with Architecture/Engineering consulting firms rather than Owner's Representative organizations.
- Experience supporting mission-critical, data center, or secure operations center projects.
- Knowledge of security-driven facility design and construction processes.
- Experience working with firms such as HDR, Stantec, AECOM, Jacobs, Burns & McDonnell, or similar A/E organizations.
Work Environment
This position offers a hybrid work environment in downtown Seattle, blending in-office and remote work opportunities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Seattle, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $200000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 401 k, healthcare and PTO available
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Seattle, WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA. About Actalent

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