Facilities Manager 1- 18851

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Manager 1 at the Huntsville, AL site. The role oversees daily maintenance operations, balancing safety, reliability, and cost; leads a small team of technicians, coordinates with vendors, and ensures regulatory compliance.

This position requires a Secret clearance and offers relocation assistance as applicable. The candidate will plan preventive and corrective maintenance, monitor KPIs, support budgeting, and drive continuous improvement while

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher within last 5 years.
• Bachelor's or higher in facilities management, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with CMMS/work-order systems and maintenance planning/scheduling.
• Ability to support on-call/after-hours needs as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a maintenance team with daily direction and feedback.
• Plan, prioritize, and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance using CMMS.
• Maintain building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, etc.).
• Coordinate and oversee vendor work; manage service contracts and bids.
• Monitor and enforce safety programs; drive a safety-first culture.
• Respond to facility emergencies and coordinate root-cause actions.
• Track KPIs (PM completion, response time, backlog, uptime).
• Assist budgeting, cost control, parts inventory, and procurement.
• Support facility projects with minimal operational disruption.
• Maintain documentation, permits, and compliance with codes (OSHA, NFPA, AHJ).
• Collaborate with site leadership to align priorities with business needs.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

CMMS

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

On-call support

Clearance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or higher in facilities management or related field

Tools

CMMS/work-order system

Building automation systems

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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 Defense Systems is seeking a Facilities Manager 1 located in Huntsville, AL . Relocation assistance may be provided.

What You Will Get To Do:

The Facilities Maintenance Manager 1 oversees day-to-day maintenance operations for the Huntsville, AL site, ensuring safety, reliability, and cost-effective facility performance. This role supervises a small team of technicians and contractors, prioritizes and schedules preventive and corrective maintenance, manages vendors, and ensures compliance with applicable safety and building standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong planning, communication, and problem-solving skills who can balance urgent needs with long-term asset care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a maintenance team, including daily direction, work assignments, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Plan, prioritize, and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance using a CMMS/work-order system.
• Maintain building systems (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, structural, grounds) to required uptime and reliability targets.
• Coordinate and oversee vendor and contractor work; manage service contracts and obtain competitive bids.
• Monitor and enforce safety programs and procedures; drive a safety-first culture.
• Respond to and manage facility emergencies and after-hours incidents, and coordinate root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Track and report maintenance KPIs (e.g., PM completion, response time, backlog, asset uptime).
• Assist with budgeting, cost control, parts inventory, and procurement for maintenance activities.
• Support facility projects (retrofits, small capital improvements, space moves) and ensure minimal operational disruption.
• Maintain documentation, permits, and compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, local AHJ).
• Collaborate with site leadership and stakeholders to align maintenance priorities with business needs.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance reliability and reduce lifecycle costs.

Position Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

You'll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelors +5 years of experience, or Masters +3 years of experience or in lieu of degree an additional 4 years of experience
• Experience with CMMS/work-order systems and basic maintenance planning/scheduling.
• Experience with safety practices and regulations relevant to facility operations.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher awarded or reviewed in the last 5 years.
• Valid driver's license and ability to support on-call/after-hours needs as required.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• 4+ years facilities maintenance experience with building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, general repairs).
• 1+ year of supervisory or lead experience directing maintenance technicians or contractors.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering, or related field; or trade apprenticeship.
• Certifications such as CFM, FMP, PMP, OSHA 30, HVAC/Electrical license, or equivalent.
• Experience managing vendors, service agreements, and small projects or capital improvements.
• Familiarity with energy management, building automation systems (BAS), and reliability, best practices.
• Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or multi-building campus environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills;