Principal Engineer Facilities

Principal Facilities Engineer (Level
3)

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'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.

Responsibilities in this role will include:

• Managing the full project lifecycle from requirements gathering through commissioning and closeout
• Gathering and evaluating requirements, technical data, blueprints, and reports
• Developing statements of work (SOWs), budget forecasts, rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates, and schedule forecasts
• Reviewing submittals, methods of procedure (MOPs), requests for information (RFIs), change orders (COs), and other construction-related documentation
• Determining facility and equipment specifications in alignment with program and site needs
• Reviewing and estimating all phases of facility design and construction
• Designing and overseeing implementation of facility expansions, layouts, building systems, and quality controls
• Preparing and managing the bid process for design and construction services
• Collaborating daily with vendors, maintenance teams, and cross-functional partners
• Coordinating and overseeing contractors performing construction and installation activities
• Inspecting, or directing the inspection of, construction progress to ensure conformance with drawings, specifications, and schedules
• Ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, building codes, health and safety standards, and security requirements
• Preparing technical reports and compliance documentation
• Developing and delivering presentations to senior leadership on project status, risks, and recommendations

The successful candidate will:

• Be highly self-motivated and have the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as a valued member of a team
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Communicate clearly and proactively with leadership and building occupants regarding updates, risks, delays, and emerging issues
• Propose well-considered solutions and alternatives before seeking guidance
• Be willing to escalate and ask for help when needed
• Provide constructive feedback on current processes and help drive more efficient approaches
• Be onsite evenings or weekends as required for critical project activities (crane lift, power outages, etc.) and available to respond to Teams messages or calls during evenings and weekends for high-visibility construction projects
• Effectively manage 15 or more concurrent projects of varying complexity and cost
• Demonstrate strong teamwork skills and collaborate effectively with multiple groups across campus, including coordinating overlapping projects led by other Facilities Engineers

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree 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
• Demons…