Title:  Project Coordinator - Construction

Job Title: Senior Associate, Facilities (Project Coordinator – Construction)

Job ID: 37759

Job Location: Orange, VA

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

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Project Coordinator to support our Orange, VA site — a key center of excellence for solid rocket motor propulsion and energetics in the aerospace and defense market. This role plays a critical part in enabling safe, secure, and efficient execution of construction and facility-related activities by managing site access, contractor coordination, and daily logistics.

This position is a coordination-focused, site-based role that supports project managers, facilities engineers, and construction teams by handling the day-to-day activities required to operate within a secure manufacturing environment. You will be the primary point of contact for contractor onboarding, badging, scheduling, and site communication—ensuring work can proceed without delays or access issues.

Essential Functions:

This is a hands-on coordination role with emphasis on logistics, communication, and execution:

Site Access & Contractor Coordination

• Coordinate contractor and vendor site access, including scheduling, badging, and onboarding requirements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for processing and tracking site access requests
• Facilitate daily entry through site access points and support after-hours or weekend access as needed
• Ensure all personnel comply with site security protocols and access procedures

Construction & Site Logistics Support

• Coordinate day-to-day construction activities to align with site operations and minimize disruption
• Communicate planned outages, tie-ins, and facility impacts with operations and facilities teams
• Maintain site coordination schedules, including daily activities and short-term look-aheads
• Track contractor presence, major milestones, and upcoming work activities

Delivery & Visitor Coordination

• Coordinate deliveries, including scheduling, access, and onsite logistics
• Support visits for inspectors, vendors, and external stakeholders by ensuring proper access and coordination
• Assist with escorting or facilitating movement within secure areas as required

Safety & Site Requirements Support

• Ensure contractors complete required safety orientations and acknowledgments prior to site access
• Communicate site events such as drills, notifications, or access changes to onsite personnel
• Support safety and operations teams with coordination of contractor compliance activities

Administrative & Coordination Support

• Maintain accurate records of contractor rosters, badging status, and site access logs
• Support coordination meetings, schedules, and communication across project stakeholders
• Track open coordination items and follow up to ensure timely resolution
• Provide general administrative support to project and facilities teams

This role IS:

• A site coordination and logistics position focused on access, scheduling, and communication
• A key support function enabling construction and facilities teams
• A high-interaction role working across contractors, operations, and project teams

This role IS NOT:

• Responsible for engineering design, technical decision-making, or construction quality oversight
• Leading project budgets, cost tracking, or capital planning
• Owning permits or regulatory approvals (may assist with coordination only)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or other related discipline and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.  

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience supporting construction sites, industrial facilities, or manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with contractor coordination, badging, or site access processes
• Experience working in secure or regulated environments (e.g., DoD, aerospace, industrial)
• General understanding of construction activities and site operations
• 2+ years of experience in administrative, coordination, or site support roles
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment