Senior Facilities Architect

Company: Leidos
Location: Manassas
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Description We are seeking a skilled Senior Facilities Architect licensed professional who leads and manages architectural projects from design to completion, ensuring they meet both aesthetic and functional requirements while adhering to building codes and regulations. They often lead teams, manage timelines and budgets, and act as the main point of contact for clients. With a strong expertise in planning, managing, and optimizing all aspects of the organization's facilities function. This includes ensuring that facility assets, office spaces, and infrastructure support business goals effectively, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable codes and standards. The role will guide construction projects, renovations, leasing, inspections, and maintenance operations across all corporate locations. Primary Responsibilities : Design Development: Creating innovative architectural designs that meet project requirements and incorporating sustainable practices. Project Management: Managing project timelines, budgets, and coordinating with various stakeholders. Client Interaction: Gathering feedback and incorporating it into the design process. Team Leadership: Guiding and mentoring junior architects and interns. Construction Administration: Overseeing the construction phase, ensuring designs are implemented correctly, and addressing any issues that arise. Technical Expertise: Providing technical guidance and solutions to the project team and acting as a resource for building codes and construction practices. Quality Control: Ensuring the final design complies with building codes and other relevant legislation. Basic Qualifications TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field. Experience can be considered in lieu of a degree. 12–15 years of relevant experience OR a Master's degree with 10–13 years of experience. Proven track record managing multi-site facilities operations in a complex corporate environment. Deep knowledge of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical), maintenance, and construction processes. Experience overseeing vendor and contract management. Strong understanding of building codes, safety standards, and regulatory compliance. Advanced project management and budgeting skills. Excellent communication skills, including experience presenting to executive leadership. Strong leadership capabilities and experience managing cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications Certification in Facilities Management (e.g., IFMA CFM, FMP, or BOMA RPA). Experience with real estate portfolio management and space planning software (e.g., AutoCAD, CAFM). Familiarity with sustainability and energy efficiency programs. Background in managing large capital projects or office redesigns. Demonstrated experience driving process improvements and cost optimization. Experience in a government contracting or highly regulated industry (e.g., aerospace, defense, healthcare). 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: July 31, 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 $116,350.00 - $210,325.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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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