Facilities Construction Capital Project Management - Level 2 / Level 3

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 75,800 - 141,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K matching

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Facilities Construction Project Manager (Level 2) or Principal Facilities Construction Project Manager (Level 3) to join our team on site in Palmdale, California. This role oversees facilities projects, coordinates with leadership, programs and customers, and serves as liaison for equipment and machinery project activities.

We value candidates with strong construction knowledge, the ability to communicate clearly, and experience preparing scopes

Qualifications

• A minimum of high school diploma or GED and 5 years of combined project management, facilities construction project management, or facilities management experience OR with Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of experience OR Master’s Degree and 1 year of experience.
• Knowledge of construction related disciplines. Able to communicate effectively and clearly too present technical approaches and findings.
• Work with subject matter experts, suppliers, etc. to quickly and efficiently troubleshoot and solve issues related to mechanical system, machines and or material assemblies.
• Prepares Scopes of Work and supporting documents for procurement of design and construction services.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required Program accesses (PAR).

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages the facilities projects and serves as liaison between leadership, program and other customers.
• Act as primary contact for facilities between customers and maintenance for equipment and machinery project activities.
• Gather, review, and finalize requirements data concerning facility or equipment specifications, company or government restrictions, required completion date, and construction feasibility.
• Plan, design, and oversee the reconfiguration, maintenance, and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities.
• Coordinate with architecture/engineering firms in developing design criteria and preparing layout and detail drawings.
• Prepare Scopes of Work and supporting documents for procurement of design and construction services.
• Review and estimate costs, including design, equipment, installation, labor, materials, construction, and other related costs.
• Inspect or direct the inspection of construction and installation progress to ensure conformance to established drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Manage and execute multiple facilities projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment.
• Forecast and report on project status, including key project metrics for Risk, Cost, and Schedule.
• Produce and implement risk mitigation and schedule recovery plans as required.
• Identifies any task that will require special inspection and coordinates with customer and contractors
• Coordinate and update the Air Force as required for projects, budgets, and schedule.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Communication skills

Troubleshoot equipment

Scopes of Work

Secret clearance

PAR access

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for a Facilities Construction Project Management (Level 2) or Principal Facilities Construction Project Management (Level 3) to join our team! This position will be located on site in Palmdale, California.

• This position oversees and manages the facilities projects and construction activities and serves as liaison between leadership, program and other customers.
• Act as primary contact for facilities between customers and maintenance for equipment and machinery project activities.
• Gather, review, and finalize requirements data concerning facility or equipment specifications, company or government restrictions, required completion date, and construction feasibility.
• Plan, design, and oversee the reconfiguration, maintenance, and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities.
• Coordinate with architecture/engineering firms in developing design criteria and preparing layout and detail drawings.
• Prepare Scopes of Work and supporting documents for procurement of design and construction services.
• Review and estimate costs, including design, equipment, installation, labor, materials, construction, and other related costs.
• Inspect or direct the inspection of construction and installation progress to ensure conformance to established drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Manage and execute multiple facilities projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment.
• Forecast and report on project status, including key project metrics for Risk, Cost, and Schedule.
• Produce and implement risk mitigation and schedule recovery plans as required.
• Identifies any task that will require special inspection and coordinates with customer and contractors
• Coordinate and update the Air Force as required for projects, budgets, and schedule.

This requisition may be filled as either a Facilities Construction Project Management (Level 2) or Principal Facilities Construction Project Management (Level 3).

Basic Qualifications For The Level 2 Project Management:

• A minimum of high school diploma or GED and 5 years of combined project management, facilities construction project management, or facilities management experience OR with Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of experience with OR Master’s Degree and 1 year of experience.
• Knowledge of construction related disciplines. Able to communicate effectively and clearly too present technical approaches and findings.
• Work with subject matter experts, suppliers, etc. (as required) to quickly and efficiently troubleshoot and solve issues related to mechanical system, machines and or material assemblies.
• Prepares Scopes of Work and supporting documents for procurement of design and construction services.
• Must be able of obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required Program accesses (PAR).

Basic Qualifications For The Level 3 Project Management:

• A minimum of high school diploma or GED and 8 years of combined project management, facilities construction project management, or facilities management experience OR with Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience with OR Master’s Degree and 4 year of experience.
• Knowledge of construction related disciplines. Able to communicate effectively and clearly too present technical approaches and findings.
• Work with subject matter experts, suppliers, etc. (as required) to quickly and efficiently troubleshoot and solve issues related to mechanical system, machines and or material assemblies.
• Prepares Scopes of Work and supporting documents for procurement of design and construction services.
• Must be able of obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required Program accesses (PAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Understanding of the change management process
• PMP Certification
• Demonstrated capability to perform assignments on time and within budget
• Professional writing skills and the ability to communicate with various levels of leadership to include presentation skills.
• Proficient in MS project, Microsoft Office software applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with; the design and construction of cleanrooms, design and construction of classified facilities, fire and security alarms and systems and remote monitoring, energy management systems, electrical systems and high-voltage electricity/substations and reliability engineering.
• Knowledge of building codes, ADA, local, UFC Criteria, FED OSHA, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility
• Prior work experience in facility layout, engineering, electrical, mechanical, HVAC design, plumbing, hydraulics, dynamics, and/or control systems and project management.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.