Facilities Construction Project Management - Level 2 / Level 3

Facilities Construction Project Management

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 Aeronautics Systems is looking for a Facilities Construction Project Management (Level 2) or Principal Facilities Construction Project Management (Level 3) to join our team! This position will be located on site in Palmdale, California.

Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

This position oversees and manages the facilities projects and construction activities and serves as liaison between leadership, program and other customers.

Act as primary contact for facilities between customers and maintenance for equipment and machinery project activities.

Gather, review, and finalize requirements data concerning facility or equipment specifications, company or government restrictions, required completion date, and construction feasibility.

Plan, design, and oversee the reconfiguration, maintenance, and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities.

Coordinate with architecture / engineering firms in developing design criteria and preparing layout and detail drawings.

Prepare Scopes of Work and supporting documents for procurement of design and construction services.

Review and estimate costs, including design, equipment, installation, labor, materials, construction, and other related costs.

Inspect or direct the inspection of construction and installation progress to ensure conformance to established drawings, specifications, and schedules.

Manage and execute multiple facilities projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment.

Forecast and report on project status, including key project metrics for Risk, Cost, and Schedule.

Produce and implement risk mitigation and schedule recovery plans as required.

Identifies any task that will require special inspection and coordinates with customer and contractors.

Coordinate and update the Air Force as required for projects, budgets, and schedule.

Basic Qualifications for the Level 2 Project Management :

A minimum of high school diploma or GED and 5 years of combined project management, facilities construction project management, or facilities management experience OR with Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience with OR Master's Degree and 1 year of experience.

Knowledge of construction related disciplines. Able to communicate effectively and clearly too present technical approaches and findings.

Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a DOD Secret Clearance.

Work with subject matter experts, suppliers, etc. (as required) to quickly and efficiently troubleshoot and solve issues related to mechanical system, machines and or material assemblies.

Prepares Scopes of Work and supporting documents for procurement of design and construction services.

Basic Qualifications for the Level 3 Project Management :

A minimum of high school diploma or GED and 8 years of combined project management, facilities construction project management, or facilities management experience OR with Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of experience with OR Master's Degree and 4 year of experience.

Knowledge of construction related disciplines. Able to communicate effectively and clearly too present technical approaches and findings.

Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a DOD Secret Clearance.

Work with subject matter experts, suppliers, etc. (as required) to quickly and efficiently troubleshoot and solve issues related to mechanical system, machines and or material assemblies.

Prepares Scopes of Work and supporting documents for procurement of design and construction services.

Preferred Qualifications :

Active DoD Secret Clearance

Bachelor's Degree

Understanding of the change management process

PMP Certification

Demonstrated capability to perform assignments on time and within budget

Professional writing skills and the ability to communicate with various levels of leadership to include presentation skills.

Proficient in MS project, Microsoft Office software applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Experience with; the design and construction of cleanrooms, design and construction of classified facilities, fire and security alarms and systems and remote monitoring, energy management systems, electrical systems and high-voltage electricity / substations and reliability engineering.

Knowledge of building codes, ADA, local, UFC Criteria, FED OSHA, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility

Prior work experience in facility layout, engineering, electrical, mechanical, HVAC design, plumbing, hydraulics, dynamics, and / or control systems and project management.