Facilities Manager

Description

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 Defense Systems is seeking a Facilities Manager 1 located in Huntsville, AL. Relocation assistance may be provided.

• Lead and develop a maintenance team, including daily direction, work assignments, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Plan, prioritize, and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance using a CMMS/work-order system.
• Maintain building systems (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, structural, grounds) to required uptime and reliability targets.
• Coordinate and oversee vendor and contractor work; manage service contracts and obtain competitive bids.
• Monitor and enforce safety programs and procedures; drive a safety-first culture.
• Respond to and manage facility emergencies and after-hours incidents, and coordinate root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Track and report maintenance KPIs (e.g., PM completion, response time, backlog, asset uptime).
• Assist with budgeting, cost control, parts inventory, and procurement for maintenance activities.
• Support facility projects (retrofits, small capital improvements, space moves) and ensure minimal operational disruption.
• Maintain documentation, permits, and compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, local AHJ).
• Collaborate with site leadership and stakeholders to align maintenance priorities with business needs.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance reliability and reduce lifecycle costs.

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

• Bachelors +5 years of experience, or Masters +3 years of experience or in lieu of degree an additional 4 years of experience
• Experience with CMMS/work-order systems and basic maintenance planning/scheduling.
• Experience with safety practices and regulations relevant to facility operations.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher awarded or reviewed in the last 5 years.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to support on-call/after-hours needs as required.

• 4+ years facilities maintenance experience with building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, general repairs).
• 1+ year of supervisory or lead experience directing maintenance technicians or contractors.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in facilities management, engineering, or related field; or trade apprenticeship.
• Certifications such as CFM, FMP, PMP, OSHA 30, HVAC/Electrical license, or equivalent.
• Experience managing vendors, service agreements, and small projects or capital improvements.
• Familiarity with energy management, building automation systems (BAS), and reliability, best practices.
• Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or multi-building campus environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Primary Level Salary Range: $95,400.00 - $

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift…