Senior Facilities Project Specialist

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 0 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Senior Facilities Project Specialist.  The position provides an opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of an organization that supports some of our nation’s fundamental defense services.  General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

• Using CAD, plans facilities changes for plant, office, and production equipment layouts of facilities and equipment, and compliance with laws and regulations
• Coordinates with architecture/engineering firms in developing design criteria and preparing layout and detail drawings
• Prepares bid sheets for construction and facilities acquisition
• Reviews and estimates design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparation and other related costs
• Inspects construction and installation progress for conformance to established drawings, specifications, and schedules
• Develops criteria and performance specifications required to meet unique operating requirements and building and safety codes
• Schedules, designs, coordinates and implements facilities, real estate, environmental projects
• Determines project requirements and coordinates with internal staff and outside consultants to ensure projects are completed in accordance with contract
• Participates in conceptualization of complex designs & design modifications
• Serves as lead on project team for functional discipline
• Develops and perform simple to semi-complex design analysis including verification of estimates
• Interacts with external design firms and contractors as well internal customers and department leadership
  
  

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• Considerable ability to build productive internal/external working relationships
• Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills
• Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments
• May provide work direction to other employees; lacks authority to discipline or reward
• Developing professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues
• Considerable ability of consistently & successfully completing engineering & design for projects between $100,000 and $500,000 and/or multiple projects simultaneously which are similar in complexity to this range
• Considerable knowledge of design & drafting standards
• Considerable knowledge of life safety, building codes, corporate environmental, safety, and health policies & procedures, & security
• Organizational skills
• Competent in the use of AutoCAD to produce engineering & design drawings
• Proactive problem solving skills
• Considerable ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handles more complex assignments
• Considerable ability to show initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment and professionally executes projects with little direction
• This is the intermediate level in a field of specialization
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Target salary range: USD $78,032.60/Yr. - USD $84,433.70/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Company Overview

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world’s most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what’s possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran