Principal Facilities Planner & Space Strategy

Northrop Grumman; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 94,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Facilities Planner (Level 3) in Dulles, VA to lead space planning for multiple buildings and coordinate with leadership, programs, and customers. The role manages moves, hoteling for hybrid staff, and the Archibus system while guiding design concepts and implementation.

The ideal candidate has architectural/space planning credentials with extensive experience in facilities planning, construction documents, and real estate software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience OR Master’s with 3 years OR PhD with 1 year.
• No clearance required to start.
• Experience in Facilities Planning and construction processes.
• Experience in reading and analyzing construction documents.
• Experience in Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Project).
• Experience using CAD software.
• Experience using real estate asset management and booking software such as Agile Quest and Archibus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages facilities projects and space planning activities, liaising between leadership, Business Unit, Program, and customers.
• Supports space planning as primary contact for office space requests.
• Manages space planning for multiple buildings with varied scopes.
• Coordinates moves, updates Archibus, and generates monthly space-use reports.
• Develops fit plans with current and proposed layouts and data requirements.
• Coordinates and administers hoteling offices for hybrid employees.
• Initiates Purchase Requisitions and tracks POs, submittals, and change notices.
• Plans, designs, and oversees reconfiguration, maintenance, and alteration of facilities.
• Maintains risk register for Capex and Opex projects; supports mitigation and recovery.
• Identifies tasks requiring inspection and coordinates with customers and contractors.
• Acts as primary contact with Sustainability and oversees Region Sustainability Roadmap.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading construction documents

Strong written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Space Planning/Interior Design

Master’s degree in Architecture/Space Planning/Interior Design

PhD in relevant field

Tools

CAD software

Archibus

Agile Quest

Microsoft Project/Office

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Facilities Planner (Level 3) in Dulles, VA to lead space planning for multiple buildings and coordinate with leadership, programs, and customers. The role manages moves, hoteling for hybrid staff, and the Archibus system while guiding design concepts and implementation.

The ideal candidate has architectural/space planning credentials with extensive experience in facilities planning, construction documents, and real estate software.