Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Project Manager, Design and Construction

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab$100K — $335K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field) or equivalent experience
  • At least seven (7) years of dynamic project management experience in complex facilities
  • Expertise in budgeting, scheduling, design oversight, risk management, and quality control
  • Proven leadership, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong collaborative abilities across multidisciplinary teams
  • Valid driver's license and meets APL's driving standards
  • Eligibility for Top Secret security clearance, requiring U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

  • Lead internal and external teams through all project lifecycle phases
  • Oversee multiple construction, renovation, and capital renewal projects across APL's campus
  • Manage procurement, budgeting, scheduling, design, construction, and commissioning phases
  • Partner with stakeholders and leadership from concept through completion
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies
  • Develop and maintain effective vendor relationships
  • Ensure compliance with APL standards and applicable regulations
  • Provide project updates and financial reporting to Laboratory leadership.

Benefits

  • Investment in new construction and facility modernization projects
  • Opportunity to lead complex technical projects supporting national security and scientific discovery
  • Work within a prestigious institution recognized for scientific research and development
  • Be part of a collaborative and innovative team environment
  • Gain valuable experience managing secure construction initiatives.
Full Job Description
Description

Are you ready to lead project management efforts for engineering and construction initiatives supporting national security, space exploration, and scientific discovery? Do you thrive on delivering results through collaboration, precision, and innovation?

If so, we'd love to have you join our team.

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex technical facilities and infrastructure development supporting APL's central initiatives.

APL is investing in new construction and facility modernization projects extensively. Reporting to the Section Supervisor for Sector/Department Capital Projects, you will oversee the planning, design, construction, and commissioning of assigned projects ranging from $100,000 to $5 million in value.

As a Project Manager in Design and Construction, you will...
  • Lead internal and external teams through all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with APL's mission needs, budget, schedule, and quality expectations
  • Lead multiple construction, renovation, tenant fit-out, and capital renewal projects across APL's 450-acre campus
  • Oversee procurement, budgeting, scheduling, design, construction, and commissioning phases
  • Partner with internal stakeholders, leadership, and Laboratory sponsors from concept through completion
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure successful project delivery
  • Develop and maintain effective vendor relationships that promote fairness, consistency, and timely performance
  • Ensure full compliance with APL standards, environmental and safety requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulation
  • Provide regular, accurate project updates and financial reporting to Laboratory leadership

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you have a...
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field), or equivalent experience
  • At least seven (7) years of dynamic project management experience in planning, design, and construction of complex facilities
  • Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, scheduling, design oversight, risk management, and quality control
  • Proven leadership, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and effectively manage competing priorities
  • Valid driver's license and the ability to meet APL's driving standards
  • Are able to obtain Top Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...
  • Master's degree or equivalent experience in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related subject area
  • Professional credentials such as PMP, LEED AP, CFM, PE, or RA
  • Proficiency with project management software tools such as PM Web, Primavera, MS Project, or equivalent
  • Experience working with security stakeholders, compliance teams and facility owners in regulated environments
  • Demonstrated experience managing secure construction projects involving Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), Special Access Program Facilities (SAPFs), or other accredited secure environments.
  • Working knowledge of Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705-1 and associated technical specifications governing the planning, design, construction, accreditation, and lifecycle management of secure facilities
  • Familiarity with National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) physical security construction requirements, including controls for closed areas, open storage, perimeter protection, access control, and construction security plans
  • Experience integrating secure construction requirements with mechanical, electrical, IT, audiovisual, and life-safety systems while maintaining compliance with sponsor security stand Experience balancing secure construction compliance with cost, schedule, and operational constraints in active mission environments

Minimum Rate

$100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$335,000 Annually

About Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a research and development organization that provides solutions to national security and scientific challenges. The laboratory was founded in 1942 and is located in Laurel, Maryland. APL is a division of the Johns Hopkins University and is a not-for-profit organization. The laboratory has expertise in a variety of areas, including space exploration, national security, and healthcare.
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