Airport Site Lead

Description

LEIDOS has a direct placement for Leidos Airport Site Lead to provide technical and project management support for commercial airport projects

This position encompasses the full project lifecycle management as the site lead / project manager. The position involves, site surveys / validations, risk identification and mitigation, coordination, communication, report development, drawing review / comment, construction management / oversight, schedule development and tracking, applying for and closing out local / state construction permits, subcontractor oversight, installation oversight, test witness, and project sell-off / close-out of security systems related to the checkpoint equipment deployments at federalized airports throughout United States. The position will support the TSA SEDS program to maintain, upgrade, and move the established airport security system to the next generation of capability.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

The successful candidate will be responsible for project management at assigned airports, including coordination, site survey / validation, design support, communication, developing statement of work bid packages, construction oversight, site / equipment layout evaluation, witness test / checkout, site clean-up and restoration.

The candidate will be responsible for managing up to 5 - 7 projects at various life cycle stages concurrently.

The candidate may be required to guide or direct the daily activities for geographically assigned teams ranging in size from 2-10 consisting of site technicians, including subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and / or local general contractors.

The candidate will be responsible for facilitating communications and coordination between TSA HQ, local TSA, airport stakeholders, operations management, general subcontractors, other TSA Vendors, airport authority representatives and state / local government officials.

The candidate will exercise expert judgment and assess project, construction, and equipment installation best practices to conduct requirements analysis; review design drawings, specifications, and deliverables; support connectivity construction, installation, and acceptance testing; and oversee site clean-up and remediation.

The candidate will successfully monitor the project schedule and keep the team appraised of any possible delays or modified plans to avoid any unnecessary costs to the customer.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with high energy and initiative to easily adapt to dynamic, fast-paced work environments.

Physical work locations may vary depending on the assigned airports and the deployment schedule. This position requires up to 75% travel to airport locations as assigned. Some work may require non-standard work shifts (during evening or weekends) to accommodate customer requirements for minimal disruption to airport operations.

Develop agendas and lead conference call meetings including ad hoc (periodic as requested by TSA or Leidos), weekly, integrated project team (IPT), and installation readiness (so called Go / no go") meetings.

Be well organized, take meeting minutes and disseminate to the team as required.

Be able to multi-task in a fast paced, exciting environment.

Be very responsive to Leidos, TSA and other stakeholders request for information, schedule updates, status reporting and forward planning.

Be proactive and look forward in time to be fully prepared for future activities.

Punctuality is mandatory; always be on-time or ahead of schedule as the site lead is typically the lead for various elements of their projects.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Associates Degree and 5+ years of prior relevant experience; or Bachelor's degree and 2 to 4 years of prior relevant experience; or Master's degree; or 25+ years of prior relevant experience.

All Airport Category - 3 years of Project Management (preferably construction management), 2 years of which occurred in an airport.

Demonstrated experience as a Project Manager (preferably construction management) with on-time, on-budget projects, taking into consideration complexities and schedule history for comparable projects.

Experience working with multiple stakeholders on a single project.

Experience in planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for construction projects.

Management experience on work performed by field staff and subcontracting firms.

Experience in resolving compliance issues with federal, state and local authorities on design specifications.

Thorough understanding of airport construction practices, processes, standards, and their impact on project activities. Including understanding of floor loading, electrical infrastructure, seismic requirements, and rigging complexities.

Familiarity with the Checkpoint Requirements Planning Guide (CRPG) for Checkpoint operations

Self-starter with the ability to work independently with a cross-functional team

TSA vetted (current or in the past)

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

B.S. Degree in a technical field such as Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or Business Management is desired

TSA experience in the field at a checkpoint, baggage, or security outpost.

Transportation Security Equipment (TSE) deployment management experience in the Central Region of the United States.

Professional certifications (i.e., Licensed PE, PMI PMP, or General Contractor License) is a plus.

Knowledgeable of MS Project or other scheduling tools.

Demonstrative ability to effectively work with, coordinate / make assignments, and manage multi-disciplined teams of technical and project management professionals and interact as the liaison with the customer and stakeholders.

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting : November 4, 2025

For U.S. Positions : While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range :

Pay Range $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com / careers / pay-benefits .

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