Sr Specialist, Facilities Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Clifton, NJ seeks a Sr Specialist, Facilities Engineering to lead capital and maintenance projects for manufacturing operations. You will coordinate with internal customers, contractors, EH&S, and finance to ensure safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence.

The role requires strong leadership, multitask management, and expertise in facility systems, AutoCAD, and MS Project. A Bachelor’s in engineering plus relevant experience is expected; security clearances may

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience leading facility projects with strong safety focus and customer service.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and budgets across cross-functional teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Ability to work in varied indoor/outdoor conditions and communicate with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility capital projects from concept through completion.
• Develop scope, schedules, budgets, specifications, and documentation.
• Act as primary liaison to customers, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with EH&S, Supply Chain, Finance, Manufacturing, and Engineering.
• Manage construction activities, change orders, and closeout processes.
• Track milestones, resources, and budgets; optimize schedule and cost.
• Support space planning, layouts, and infrastructure improvements.
• Develop operating budgets and long-range facility plans.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Utilize CMMS to manage maintenance work orders.
• Ensure compliance with policies, OSHA, and regulations.
• Supervise facility staff and contractors across trades.
• Identify reliability improvements in facility systems.
• Support security, health, safety, and environmental initiatives.
• Conduct facility audits and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Risk and Opportunity Management

Communication

Project Management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Graduate Degree in related field

10+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

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: Sr Spec, Facilities Engrg

Job Code: 42036

Job Location: Clifton, NJ

Job Schedule: 980-REG

Job Description: The Clifton, New Jersey Facilities team is seeking Sr Specialist, Facilities Engineering working at the Clifton site. This role leads facility life-cycle infrastructure and capital improvement projects that support manufacturing operations. It also serves as the primary liaison between internal customers, contractors, and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Lead facility capital improvement, infrastructure, renovation, equipment installation, and life-cycle replacement projects from concept through completion.
• Develop and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, specifications, AutoCAD layouts, and project documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal customers, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with EH&S, Supply Chain, Finance, Manufacturing, and Engineering to successfully execute projects.
• Manage construction activities, contractor performance, work authorizations, change orders, invoices, and project closeout.
• Establish project priorities, milestones, resource plans, and budgets while tracking schedule and financial performance.
• Support facility space planning, renovations, office layouts, equipment moves, furniture layouts, and utility infrastructure.
• Develop and manage facility capital and operating expense budgets while supporting long-range facility planning.
• Oversee preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities for facility infrastructure and building systems.
• Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage maintenance activities and work orders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA, EH&S requirements, applicable building codes, and government regulations.
• Supervise facility personnel and contractors performing electrical, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, painting, and general maintenance work.
• Evaluate facility systems and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Support security, health, safety, and environmental initiatives across the facility.
• Perform facility audits, develop corrective actions, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• High level of Safety and Customer focus.
• Strong skills in leadership, teamwork, Risk and Opportunity Management, and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, customer personnel, outside agencies, suppliers and others.
• Ability to lead several projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, & MS Project.
• Ability to work in a combination of indoor and outdoor environments (hot, cold, wet, humid conditions) with a varied amount of walking, standing, sitting, climbing (i.e. ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps), as well as a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of local Building codes and AutoCad preferred.
• Strong project coordination skills, including cost estimating, schedules, and contractor oversight.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external partners (contractors, designers, A&E).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing small to mid-scale construction or facilities projects.
• Familiarity with facility infrastructure systems (HVAC, electrical, controls, mechanical)
• Project Management experience or certification (e.g., PMI/PMP).
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or highly regulated environments is a plus.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey area is $91,500.00 - $170,500.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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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