Duties

As a Construction/Facilities Project Manager for CIA, you will provide tailored facilities products and services for internal Agency customers. Construction/Facilities Project Managers plan, schedule, and manage construction and renovation projects to meet customer requirements. You will be responsible for creating safe, secure, and functional work environments to support the Agency's global intelligence mission.

Construction/Facilities Project Managers at the entry-level work under close guidance and supervision manage and coordinate the activities of well-defined facilities project(s). At this level, you will participate in the following actions related to civil, electrical, mechanical control, and monitoring systems: project planning; developing Statements of Work and estimates; project implementation; monitoring cost, schedules, and performance; managing customer expectations; advising of potential risks; and performing quality assurance. You will also be expected to perform general administrative duties, maintain current project management job knowledge, and obtain appropriate certifications.

Construction/Facilities Project Managers are responsible for one or more facilities project management activities throughout the life of a project. Based on assignment, you may lead team members and contractors, travel domestically or overseas, and partake in sensitive and high visibility activities to achieve the project objectives and customer requirements. Officers may also participate in the management of building support services and property management issues for small to medium-sized Agency facilities or participate in procurement activities in coordination with the assigned contracting officer.

CIA hires Construction/Facilities Project Managers at various career progression levels from entry to senior level.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.
• You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
• You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).
• You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.
• You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
• For further information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience applying substantive expertise in a facilities project with an emphasis in facilities project planning, resource scheduling, cost monitoring, task assignment, and timeline management
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytic skills
• Project management experience
• Thorough knowledge of building codes, Americans with Disabilities (ADA) requirements, and working knowledge of information technology, mechanical, electrical, or communication systems
• Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA , including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

Desired Qualifications

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certified

Education

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields or related studies:
  • Construction Management
  • Engineering discipline with a focus in facilities management
• Or, relevant years of work experience
• At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred, but exceptions may be made for extenuating circumstances