Tesla Laboratories. Inc.

Diplomatic Facilities Project Manager - TS/SCI CI Polygraph

Tesla Laboratories. Inc. Washington, District of Columbia, United States

IT Services and IT Consulting · 11-50 employees

10 h ago
project-manager Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

Manage the full lifecycle of Defense Attaché Office renovation and restoration projects from planning through construction and closeout. Coordinate with government stakeholders, contractors, and security personnel to ensure compliance with security standards and project requirements.

What they look for

Project management Construction management Facilities engineering ICD-705 compliance Security standards Architectural drawing review Stakeholder management Budget monitoring Risk assessment Microsoft Project Contractor oversight Government coordination Site inspections Technical writing Leadership briefings Diplomatic facility operations

Requirements

Requires an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph and a Bachelor's degree. Candidates must have 10+ years of experience in complex construction or facilities project management, preferably with U.S. Embassy facilities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement plan Paid time off Federal holidays Professional development Training opportunities

Full description

About the Company Tesla Laboratories is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cyber Security, Intelligence Analysis, Financial Management, Facilities Engineering Services, and Program Management support to the Intelligence Community (IC), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other federal government customers. We take pride in fostering a culture that values family, professional growth, and long-term career development—setting us apart from other services companies.

  • Manage Defense Attaché Office renovation and restoration projects from initial planning and design through construction execution and financial closeout.
  • Coordinate with senior government leadership, U.S. Embassy personnel, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and construction contractors to execute project requirements.
  • Collaborate with Department of State Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) and Diplomatic Security to coordinate construction schedules, approvals, and security requirements.
  • 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, identifying and resolving 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 while identifying risks and recommending 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 informed decision-making and successful project execution.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph required
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 10+ years of experience managing complex construction, renovation, or facilities projects, including experience with U.S. Embassy facilities
  • Experience managing construction projects throughout the full project 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 U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, approximately one week per month

Desired:  

  • 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

Tesla Laboratories offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and long-term success of our employees, including:

· Competitive compensation

· Health, dental, and vision insurance

· Retirement plan with company contribution

· Paid time off and federal holidays

· Professional development and training opportunities

· Supportive, family-focused company culture

· Opportunities for long-term career growth within a growing SDVOSB

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