Leidos

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Description Leidos specializes in a wide range of commercial construction projects, including Tenant Improvements, Manufacturing, Labs, and Classified Spaces. Leidos is seeking an experienced Director to oversee the construction efforts, ensuring continued growth and project excellence. Role Overview: The Director of Construction will be responsible for the overall leadership and strategic direction of the construction division in Huntsville, Alabama. This individual will oversee day-to-day operations, lead project management teams, and ensure all construction activities are executed efficiently, safely, and with a strong focus on quality and client satisfaction. The Director of Construction is a senior-level position for someone with a proven track record of managing teams, optimizing operations, and delivering successful commercial projects. Key Responsibilities: •Provide strategic leadership and vision for the construction project operations and strategic project planning. •Oversee and manage all phases of construction projects from pre-construction to closeout. •Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards. •Lead and mentor the third-party project management execution team. •Drive process improvements and operational efficiency across all project sites •Work closely with executive leadership to align project execution with company goals and strategic focus. •Oversee project budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and resource planning. •Serve as the primary point of contact for high-level client communications and project performance updates. •Build and maintain relationships with Leidos business sector organizations. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of experience in commercial construction with a concentration on Manufacturing facility projects, with at least 5 years in a senior operations or executive-level role. Additional years experience may be used in lieu of a degree. Degree in in construction management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred). •Strong background in managing a diverse portfolio of commercial projects (e.g., classified projects, commercial office spaces, and manufacturing. •Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire teams across multiple projects •Deep understanding of construction operations, contracts, scheduling, and budgeting. •Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills •Strong business acumen and the ability to make data-driven decisions •Familiarity with construction management software and other Office 360 applications such as Excel, PowerPoint & MS Project. 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: December 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 $124,800.00 - $225,600.00 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.