Title:  Lead, Facilities Engineer

Job Title: Lead, Facilities Engineer 

Job Code: 46008

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

The Lead, Facilities Engineering serves as the primary Facilities and Real Estate point of contact for the Mission Networks Sector, providing strategic and operational support across all Mission Networks locations. This role ensures Mission Networks Facilities are optimized, capital investments are managed effectively, and Real Estate transactions are executed in alignment with Sector and Segment objectives. As an individual contributor, this role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, sound judgment, and the ability to operate with minimal oversight in a dynamic environment.

Essential Functions: 

Space Planning & Facilities Strategy:

• Partner with Mission Networks Leadership and Space & Mission Systems Segment /Corporate Space Planning to advocate for Mission Networks’ space requirements across all sites
• Serve as the primary liaison between departments to identify and allocate space within the Mission Networks footprint — including personnel areas, labs, and data center environments
• Act as landlord for Brevard-based Mission Networks buildings, overseeing facility operations and tenant needs

Property, Lab, & Asset Management:

• Collaborate with engineering teams to maintain and uphold technical standards in laboratories, computer equipment rooms, and data center spaces
• Proactively identify gaps in technical standards and lead initiatives to address and resolve them
• Manage all Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) within labs and serve as Mission Networks’ property lead during government audits

Capital Management:

• Manage the Mission Networks Sector Facilities capital projects, ensuring projects are tracked, prioritized, and executed in alignment with Sector and Segment objectives
• Monitor capital project timelines, budgets, and milestones, escalating risks and issues as appropriate
• Support development and submission of authorization packages for Mission Networks capital projects

Facilities Operations Support:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Facilities needs and coordination across Mission Networks locations
• Identify and escalate Facilities-related risks, compliance issues, and operational concerns
• Coordinate with site-level resources as needed
• Support development and monitoring of KPIs related to Mission Networks Facilities performance

Other Duties:

• Partner with Mission Networks Leadership and Space & Mission Systems Segment Real Estate to support Real Estate optimization initiatives including lease analyses and long-term facility planning
• Maintain current and accurate knowledge of all Mission Networks facility locations, lease terms, and space utilization

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 14 years of prior related experience.
• Experience in Facilities Management, Real Estate, or related field required

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience working in a matrixed organization preferred
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with CMMS or Real Estate Management systems a plus
• Leadership experience managing site managers or Facilities teams across multiple locations.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance procedures, safety regulations, and compliance standards.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to oversee complex renovation or construction projects.
• Budget management and financial reporting experience.
• Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders, including executive Leadership, site staff, contractors, and vendors.
• Ability to travel frequently within the region to conduct site visits and inspections.
• Certifications in Facilities Management such as CFM (Certified Facility Manager), FMP (Facilities Management Professional), or LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).

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