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Design & Construction ManagerLeidos Inc • Springfield, VA, United States
Design & Construction Manager

Design & Construction Manager

Leidos Inc • Springfield, VA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Design & Construction Manager who is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of architectural and engineering design efforts and construction activities. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards, manages budgets and schedules, and leads communication among project stakeholders. The manager serves as the primary point of contact for design-build and construction projects, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency from project initiation through closeout.

Primary Responsibilities :

  • Manage and coordinate architectural and engineering design efforts in collaboration with stakeholders, consultants, and construction teams.
  • Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and regulatory documentation to ensure design intent and project compliance.
  • Oversee day-to-day construction activities, including site inspections, contractor coordination, and resolution of field issues.
  • Ensure adherence to federal and local building codes, OSHA safety standards, and environmental regulations throughout all phases of the project.
  • Support the development of project budgets, procurement strategies, and contract management for design-build and construction services.
  • Prepare and maintain project schedules, track milestones, assess risk, and provide status updates to stakeholders and leadership.
  • Monitor quality control, review materials submittals, manage change orders, and validate inspection reports to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
  • Lead and facilitate pre-construction meetings, progress reviews, and project closeout activities.
  • Serve as the primary liaison for all design and construction communication, ensuring timely and effective coordination across all involved parties.

Basic Qualifications

  • TS / SCI w / Poly Clearance is required
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical field with 8+ years of relevant experience in construction or facilities project management; or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience. Additional years of relevant experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects, with demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams.
  • Strong knowledge of :
  • Construction management and project lifecycle execution

  • Budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation
  • Building codes, OSHA safety standards, and environmental compliance
  • Proficiency in :
  • Construction inspections and quality control (QC)

  • Contractor oversight and contract management
  • Project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, Procore)
  • Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.
  • Ability to influence teams and decisions outside of direct reporting lines.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional certifications such as :
  • PMP (Project Management Professional)

  • CM-Lean (Certified Lean Constructor)
  • CCM (Certified Construction Manager)
  • Experience using Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit, or other BIM (Building Information Modeling) tools.
  • Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-site or multi-phase construction projects.
  • Knowledge of strategic planning, risk management, and workforce planning.
  • Experience working in federal, defense, institutional, or public infrastructure construction environments.
  • Familiarity with technical specifications development for construction scopes.
  • Background in sustainability practices or green building standards (e.g., LEED).
  • EC-DAS

    If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

    Original Posting : October 9, 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 $112,450.00 - $203,275.00

    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 .

    Securing Your Data

    Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .

    If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .

    Commitment to Non-Discrimination

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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