Principal Engineer Facilities - Level 3
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Western Region Space Sector is seeking a self-motivated, results-oriented individual to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA, as a Principal Facilities Engineer (Level 3). This position is 100% onsite and does not accommodate telecommute or hybrid work. This role is distinguished from a standard facilities engineering position by its emphasis on simultaneous project management and forecasting, extensive coordination with programs and stakeholders, risk mitigation, implementation of company and site standards, management of schedule milestones, and use of historical data to drive successful project execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in science with 5 years of project management and/or construction experience; or a Master’s degree with 3 years of project management and/or construction experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated project management and problem-solving skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Top Secret and SCI clearance
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
- Facilities engineering experience in a complex, multi-building environment
- Certifications: CCM, PMP, OSHA 10-Hour, etc.
- Current active Top Secret or SCI (SSBI) clearance
Responsibilities
- Manage the full project lifecycle from requirements gathering through commissioning and closeout
- Gather and evaluate requirements, technical data, blueprints, and reports
- Develop statements of work (SOWs), budget forecasts, rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates, and schedule forecasts
- Review submittments, methods of procedure (MOPs), requests for information (RFIs), change orders (COs), and other construction-related documentation
- Determine facility and equipment specifications in alignment with program and site needs
- Review and estimate all phases of facility design and construction
- Design and oversee implementation of facility expansions, layouts, building systems, and quality controls
- Prepare and manage the bid process for design and construction services
- Collaborate daily with vendors, maintenance teams, and cross-functional partners
- Coordinate and oversee contractors performing construction and installation activities
- Inspect, or direct the inspection of, construction progress to ensure conformance with drawings, specifications, and schedules
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, building codes, health and safety standards, and security requirements
- Prepare technical reports and compliance documentation
- Develop and deliver presentations to senior leadership on project status, risks, and recommendations
Benefits
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
