Specialist, Facilities Project Manager

L3Harris Technologies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Salt Lake City is seeking a Facilities Project Manager to lead capital projects supporting site operations. You will manage scope, budgets, schedules, and vendor coordination to deliver upgrades and infrastructure improvements on time and within safety and regulatory standards.

This role requires 5+ years of facilities project experience, ability to read blueprints, and a PMP or equivalent certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing facilities, maintenance, construction, renovation, or capital improvement projects in commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, or government environments.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities projects from initiation through closeout, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, execution, and documentation.
• Coordinate with internal customers, engineering, operations, EHS, security, finance, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and priorities.
• Manage construction, renovation, maintenance, and infrastructure improvement projects for office, manufacturing, lab, or support spaces as applicable.
• Develop project plans, schedules, cost estimates, and resource requirements.
• Monitor project performance to ensure milestones, budgets, and deliverables are achieved.
• Oversee contractor and vendor activities, including selection support, scheduling, performance monitoring, and compliance with site requirements.
• Ensure all project work is performed in accordance with applicable building codes, safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans to minimize operational disruption and project delays.
• Prepare and present project status updates, reports, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support capital planning, forecasting, and long-range facilities improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate project records, drawings, permits, contracts, and closeout documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in facilities project execution, processes, and standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Facilities project management

Blueprints interpretation

Vendor coordination

Budgeting & scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management or related field

PMP certification

Tools

AutoCAD

CMMS

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Specialist, Facilities Project Manager

Job Code: 45056

Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

The Facilities Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing facilities-related projects in support of site operations and business objectives. This role oversees projects from initial concept through completion, ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The Facilities Project Manager partners with internal stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and site leadership to manage facility upgrades, infrastructure improvements, workspace modifications, and capital projects.

Essential Functions:

• Lead facilities projects from initiation through closeout, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, execution, and documentation.
• Coordinate with internal customers, engineering, operations, EHS, security, finance, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and priorities.
• Manage construction, renovation, maintenance, and infrastructure improvement projects for office, manufacturing, lab, or support spaces as applicable.
• Develop project plans, schedules, cost estimates, and resource requirements.
• Monitor project performance to ensure milestones, budgets, and deliverables are achieved.
• Oversee contractor and vendor activities, including selection support, scheduling, performance monitoring, and compliance with site requirements.
• Ensure all project work is performed in accordance with applicable building codes, safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans to minimize operational disruption and project delays.
• Prepare and present project status updates, reports, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support capital planning, forecasting, and long-range facilities improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate project records, drawings, permits, contracts, and closeout documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in facilities project execution, processes, and standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience managing facilities, maintenance, construction, renovation, or capital improvement projects in commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, or government environments.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and project schedules.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or related field and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience managing facilities, construction, infrastructure, or building-related projects.
• Knowledge of project management principles, budgeting, scheduling, and contractor coordination.
• Familiarity with building systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and general construction practices.
• Experience working with building codes, permitting, safety requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• PMP certification or other project management certification.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, aerospace, defense, industrial, or highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of capital project planning and facilities operations.
• Experience with AutoCAD, CMMS, or other facilities/project tracking systems.
• Familiarity with environmental, health, and safety practices related to facility projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Project and project management tools.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination.

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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