SCIF Technical Senior Project Manager

Improve Group • Albuquerque, NM

8d • $120,000 - $155,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Improve Group is seeking a SCIF Technical Senior Project Manager to provide advanced construction leadership and technical expertise for the planning, build-out, modernization, and accreditation of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and related secure spaces. This position integrates security requirements into the full project lifecycle, managing subcontractors, construction sequencing, design coordination, and accreditation activities in alignment with ICD-705, ICS 705-1/705-2, DoDM 5105.21, UFC, USACE, TEMPEST, and related standards. Based out of our Albuquerque, NM office, this hybrid position allows for a blend of in-office and remote work, with 15–30% travel to project sites and operational initiatives. As a SCIF Technical Senior Project Manager for Improve Group it is crucial to be strategic, resourceful, and excited by the opportunity to problem solve in the field.

Requirements

• 10–15+ years of SCIF or secure facility construction experience.
• Expertise with ICD-705, ICS 705-1/705-2, DoDM 5105.21, NISPOM, TEMPEST, and related standards.
• Strong commercial construction and subcontractor management background.
• Project management experience, including scheduling, pricing, budgeting, and milestone tracking.
• Relevant degree or equivalent SCIF-related experience, with strong business acumen (written and verbal).
• Ability to interpret, redline, and review A/E drawings and technical documents.
• Familiarity with secure networks, protected distribution systems, and classified environments.
• Clean driving record with proof of insurance and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to gain access to DoD facilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with others/function as part of a team and maintain good working relationships within other IG departments in a variety of time zones.
• Must be based in Albuquerque, NM office, with ability to work a hybrid schedule.
• Must be able to travel 15–30% of time to project sites and operational initiatives.
• Must be proficient with MS Suite applications including Outlook, Teams Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with modular or deployable SCIFs.
• Background working with DoD, DOE, DCSA, DIA, CIA, NSA, or other IC agencies.
• Experience with project management tools (Procore, MS Project) and internal operations initiatives.
• Preferred prior security clearance (secret or top secret) with the ability to attain DoD clearance.
• Prior security clearance with the DoD, highly preferred.
• Previous TS/SCI clearance highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead technical SME for SCIF construction across new-build, retrofit, modular, and deployable environments.
• Oversee slab-to-slab secure envelope construction, STC-rated assemblies, RF shielding, grounding/bonding, power filtering, waveguides, protected distribution, secure conduit pathways, and IDS/access control installations.
• Validate proper installation and sequencing across electrical, mechanical, telecom, and architectural trades.
• Conduct pre-proposal scope reviews and prepare product submittal packages: Review scope with account executives and design teams to confirm deliverables.
• Review and select subcontractors/vendors for the identified scope.
• Compile external estimates and create firm fixed price pricing for client-facing proposals.
• Build detailed submittal packages and submit for client approval before POs are issued.
• Schedule and conduct pre-construction meetings with internal teams and site stakeholders.
• Perform regular site visits as project complexity requires; prepare site visit reports.
• Manage logistics, product orders, and deliveries; incorporate critical path items into project schedules.
• Strategically track and guide projects to completion: Maintain Gantt schedules on a weekly basis.
• Coordinate daily check-ins and weekly status meetings.
• Address challenges, scope changes, or delays proactively.
• Lead project closeouts: Perform QA/QC before client walkthroughs.
• Prepare closeout packages, including photos, job costing reports, and warranty resolution.
• Review architectural, engineering, telecom, and security drawings in SD/DD/CD phases.
• Ensure compliance with ICD-705, acoustic/STC design, RF/TEMPEST shielding, secure cable separation, and power conditioning requirements.
• Manage redlines, RFIs, submittals, and technical clarifications.
• Conduct field inspections verifying all secure construction elements.
• Maintain QC checklists, deficiency logs, and corrective action plans.
• Ensure government punch list items are resolved and documented.
• Support the development of accreditation packages including FFCs, CSPs, TEMPEST documents, risk assessments, and as-builts.
• Coordinate pre-, mid-, and final accreditation inspections with CSAs.
• Support acoustic testing, RF shielding continuity, IDS testing, access control verification, and secure IT readiness.
• Implement Construction Security Plans and oversee cleared/uncleared worker access.
• Maintain the master operations schedule, providing visibility into workloads, dependencies, and team capacity.
• Support internal initiatives, system rollouts, and process improvements (e.g., Procore, MS Project).
• Lead onboarding for new employees on systems, tools, and operational processes.
• Provide day-to-day Q&A support, SOP updates, and process guidance.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary ($120,000-$155,000)
• Performance based incentive pay
• Participation in the Employee Company Bonus (annual)
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). An ESOP is an employee benefit plan that enables employees to own part or all of the company they work for, through granted stocks to employees
• 401K retirement company match
• Medical (90% premium company paid, for employee), dental, vision, company covered life insurance and disability (short and long term), optional additional life insurance
• Annual company-wide event to celebrate our culture and connect with the entire workforce
• PTO, Bereavement, Paid New Parent Leave, and Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed