Senior Principal Facilities Construction Project Lead

Northrop Grumman; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Senior Principal Facilities Construction Project Management (Level 4) to lead on-site projects in El Segundo, CA. You will serve as the primary facilities contact for customers, coordinate with design teams, and manage scopes, costs, and schedules while ensuring safety standards.

The role requires deep knowledge of construction disciplines, extensive PM experience, and ability to obtain a US Government Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 12 years of combined experience in project management, facilities construction project management, or facilities management.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of stated experience or Master’s degree plus 5 years of stated experience.
• Solid knowledge of construction disciplines, building systems, equipment installation, and applicable codes and standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical approaches and findings clearly to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary facilities contact for customers and maintenance regarding equipment, machinery, and construction activities.
• Manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and act as a bridge between project management, planning, project teams, and line management.
• Gather, review, and finalize requirements including facility/equipment specifications, regulatory or contract restrictions, completion dates, and construction feasibility.
• Plan, design, and oversee reconfiguration, maintenance, and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities.
• Coordinate with architecture and engineering firms to develop design criteria and prepare layout and detail drawings.
• Prepare Scopes of Work, procurement documents, and supporting materials for design and construction services.
• Review and estimate total project costs, including design, equipment, installation, labor, materials, and other related expenses.
• Inspect or direct inspections of construction and installation work to ensure conformance with drawings, specifications, safety standards, and schedules.
• Forecast and report project status and key metrics for risk, cost, and schedule; prepare status reports for stakeholders.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation and schedule recovery plans as required.
• Identify tasks requiring special inspection or permits and coordinate those activities with customers, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Manage and execute multiple facilities projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality and client service.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft 365

AutoCAD

Procore

Archibus

Revit

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Senior Principal Facilities Construction Project Management (Level 4) to lead on-site projects in El Segundo, CA. You will serve as the primary facilities contact for customers, coordinate with design teams, and manage scopes, costs, and schedules while ensuring safety standards.

The role requires deep knowledge of construction disciplines, extensive PM experience, and ability to obtain a US Government Secret Clearance.