Title:  Principal, Facilities Engrg (CHQ Major Facilities)

Job Title: Principal, Facilities Engrg (CHQ Major Facilities)

Job Code: 42148

Job Location: (On Site) Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

CHQ Major Facilities Project Engineer / Project Manager is an experienced professional with knowledge of job area and practical knowledge of project management. Manages projects or processes, plans, designs and oversees the reconfiguration, construction and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities. Gathers and reviews data concerning facility or equipment specifications, company or government restrictions and guidelines, completion schedule, and execution feasibility. Communicates with contacts inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures. Leverages architecture and engineering firms in developing design criteria, preparing detail drawings, coordinating site superintendent supervision. Prepares bid sheets, project justification, statement of work documents and contracts for construction and facilities acquisition. Reviews and estimates design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparation, and other related costs. Oversees the construction and installation to ensure conformance to established drawings, specifications, cost and schedule.

Essential Functions:

• Lead end-to-end project management for major projects to include building renovations, capital infrastructure improvements, equipment installations and associated site work to support the relocation or expansion of personnel and assets in support of changing business needs.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal stakeholders, external contractors, architects, engineers, and regulatory authorities to accommodate business requirements.
• Responsibilities cover all phases of project management including, evaluation of requirements, estimating, design, scheduling, budget management design oversight, construction management and project close out.
• Regularly report on project status, key milestones, and financials to senior leadership.
• Role is customer focused, metric driven and has an expectation of value engineering, process efficiencies, and cost improvements.
• Utilizes e3, L3Harris business operating system, to deliver continuous improvement and operational excellence to all aspects of the department.
• Manages several projects at one time, having sole responsibility for large projects and supporting additional projects as a team member, engineering or construction management resource.
• Works in a diverse and changing environment supporting many internal and external customers simultaneously.
• Works closely with Facilities Maintenance and Operations teams.
• Supports the FM Global risk management program to influence capital and expense budgets for the corporation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• PE certification
• Organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Experience in facilitating the design and project execution of architectural, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Project management skills coupled with the ability to effectively manage and partner with contractors, vendors and team members.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations including those mandated by OSHA, ADA, NFPA, NEC, EPA and local Building Code.
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, MS Project and Estimating software.
• Experience working with engineering blueprints, process specifications and building layouts.
• Experience with both Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build projects.

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