Senior Principal Facilities Construction Project Management - Level 4

Northrop Grumman • El Segundo, CA

10d • $117,500 - $176,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Facilities Construction Project Management (Level 4) professional for an onsite position in El Segundo, California. The role oversees facilities projects and construction activities, serving as the primary liaison among leadership, program teams, customers, and maintenance. The successful candidate plans, coordinates, and delivers multiple concurrent projects to meet schedule, budget, quality, safety, and client-satisfaction objectives.

The position involves managing project operations, developing and finalizing requirements, planning and overseeing facility and equipment alterations, coordinating architectural and engineering design, preparing scopes and procurement documents, estimating costs, inspecting construction, reporting project status, mitigating risks, and coordinating special inspections and permits. Relocation assistance may be available. Travel is approximately 10% of the time. The role does not require a clearance to start, but the candidate must be able to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance and required Program Accesses.

The primary salary range is $117,500–$176,300. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business. The application period is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date and may change based on business needs and candidate availability.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus 12 years of combined experience in project management, facilities construction project management, or facilities management; or a bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of that experience; or a master’s degree plus 5 years of that experience.
• Solid knowledge of construction disciplines, building systems, equipment installation, and applicable codes and standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly present technical approaches and findings to diverse audiences.
• Experience collaborating with subject-matter experts, vendors, and suppliers to diagnose and resolve issues involving mechanical systems, machinery, or materials.
• Ability to prepare Scopes of Work and supporting procurement documents for design and construction services.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook), and/or AutoCAD.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance and required Program Accesses.
• U.S. citizenship is required for positions involving a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

• High proficiency with AutoCAD, Procore, Archibus, Revit, 3D design tools, and other construction life-cycle management software; strong PowerPoint and professional writing skills, including presenting complex technical information to all levels of leadership.
• Facilities experience in the defense sector, including familiarity with security standard ICD 705.
• Experience in the aeronautics industry.
• Knowledge of sustainable construction practices and LEED certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, or Facilities Engineering Technology.
• PMP certification.
• Experience designing and constructing cleanrooms and classified facilities, and working with fire/security alarm systems, remote monitoring, energy management, electrical systems including high-voltage/substation work, and reliability engineering.
• Knowledge of building codes, ADA, UFC criteria, federal and state OSHA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Prior experience in facility layout, engineering (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, hydraulics, dynamics, controls), and project management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary facilities contact for customers and maintenance regarding equipment, machinery, and construction activities.
• Manage operational aspects of ongoing projects and coordinate among project management, planning, project teams, and line management.
• Gather, review, and finalize facility and equipment requirements, restrictions, completion dates, and construction feasibility.
• Plan, design, and oversee reconfiguration, maintenance, and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities.
• Coordinate with architecture and engineering firms to develop design criteria and prepare layout and detail drawings.
• Prepare Scopes of Work, procurement documents, and supporting materials for design and construction services.
• Review and estimate total project costs, including design, equipment, installation, labor, and materials.
• Inspect or direct inspections of construction and installation work for conformance with drawings, specifications, safety standards, and schedules.
• Forecast and report project status and risk, cost, and schedule metrics; prepare stakeholder status reports.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation and schedule recovery plans as needed.
• Identify work requiring special inspections or permits and coordinate with customers, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Manage and execute multiple facilities projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and client service.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
• Relocation assistance may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED