Facilities Project Management

Spirit AeroSystems • Wichita, KS

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.
If you are seeking a position with a team that promotes work/life balance, this Facilities Project Management role will be an excellent career step within a company experiencing tremendous growth. You will manage a team of experienced professionals who take accountability for their work - no micromanagement required - and spend part of your time in the office, along with some field time at the Spirit/Boeing Wichita site. If you enjoy dynamic, cross-functional environments with varied responsibilities, you'll also gain a stable career, excellent benefits, and a collaborative group of professionals to enhance your work life.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience managing people, teams, or major cross-functional projects
• 7+ years of overall facilities management experience
• Experience leading and developing team members in a professional environment
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing or operational environment
• Experience presenting project updates and strategic initiatives to senior leadership
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Wichita Boeing Campus is a plus
• Experience with facility layout planning, infrastructure planning, or space planning initiatives
• Experience supporting multiple facilities, operations, construction, or capital improvement projects
• Experience working in an aerospace facilities management environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead production facility layout planning, site seating strategy, and infrastructure planning to support operational and production needs
• Manage and develop a team responsible for facilities planning and coordination activities
• Oversee capital expenditure planning, project tracking, and reporting for facilities-related initiatives
• Serve as the focal point supporting Boeing Wichita integration efforts for Global Real Estate and Facilities workstreams
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, and Facilities to support site planning and operational initiatives
• Provide leadership and direction for facility-related projects to ensure alignment with business priorities and operational requirements
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and communicate updates to senior leadership
• Identify opportunities for facility improvements that increase operational efficiency and support production growth
• Support long-term facility planning initiatives and campus space utilization strategies.

Benefits

• health insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance programs
• paid time away from work
• unpaid time away from work
• Kansas Tax Credit: $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level