Diplomatic Facilities Project Manager - TS/SCI CI Polygraph

Tesla Laboratories. Inc.•Washington, DC

About The Position

Tesla Laboratories is seeking a Diplomatic Facilities Project Manager to manage Defense Attaché Office renovation and restoration projects from initial planning and design through construction execution and financial closeout. The role coordinates with senior government leadership, U.S. Embassy personnel, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), construction contractors, the Department of State’s Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), and Diplomatic Security to deliver project requirements, schedules, approvals, and security needs. The Project Manager reviews architectural and engineering drawings, construction specifications, and designs for compliance with ICD-705 and applicable Department of State security standards. The role leads design reviews, coordinates overseas site visits and inspections, and monitors schedules, budgets, contractor performance, and construction progress. It also maintains project records and financial tracking, supports Embassy construction planning and secure facility modernization, and prepares status reports, schedules, briefings, and recommendations for leadership. The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph, a bachelor’s degree, at least 10 years of relevant project management experience, and the ability to travel internationally approximately one week per month, including to locations within the CENTCOM area of responsibility.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
Bachelor’s degree.
At least 10 years of experience managing complex construction, renovation, or facilities projects, including experience with U.S. Embassy facilities.
Experience managing construction projects through the full lifecycle, including planning, design, execution, and closeout.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams, government agencies, and construction contractors.
Strong knowledge of construction management practices, architectural drawings, engineering specifications, and project scheduling.
Familiarity with U.S. Embassy operations, overseas construction requirements, and government coordination processes.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Project.
Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience supporting senior government leadership and coordinating across multiple organizations.
Ability to travel internationally, including to locations within the CENTCOM area of responsibility, approximately one week per month.

Nice To Haves

Experience applying ICD-705 and Department of State Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB) standards.
Experience supporting Defense Attaché Office renovations, secure facility construction, or overseas diplomatic facilities projects.
Experience with secure shipping requirements and renovation of existing facilities.
Experience using Dr. Checks, ProjNet, or similar design review and project tracking applications.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience coordinating with Department of State OBO, Diplomatic Security, USACE, or other federal construction stakeholders.
Experience supporting complex overseas construction projects in secure or mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

Manage Defense Attaché Office renovation and restoration projects from planning and design through construction execution and financial closeout.
Coordinate with senior government leadership, U.S. Embassy personnel, USACE, and construction contractors to execute project requirements.
Coordinate construction schedules, approvals, and security requirements with Department of State OBO and Diplomatic Security.
Review architectural and engineering drawings, construction specifications, and project designs for compliance with ICD-705 and applicable Department of State security standards.
Lead design reviews at the 60%, 95%, and 100% completion stages and identify and resolve technical, construction, and security-related issues.
Coordinate international construction site visits, project inspections, contractor activities, and facility assessments.
Monitor project schedules, budgets, contractor performance, and construction progress; identify risks and recommend corrective actions.
Maintain project documentation, design review comments, approval records, and financial tracking using ProjNet or similar project management systems.
Support Embassy construction planning, secure facility modernization, and coordination of project requirements across government stakeholders.
Prepare project status reports, leadership briefings, schedules, and recommendations to support decision-making and project execution.