Lead complex facilities capital projects involving building infrastructure, new construction, renovations, tooling installations, and operational improvements. Coordinate executives, engineering, operations, safety, security, finance, supply chain, contractors, suppliers, and regulators. Manage project scope, cost, schedule, risk, lifecycle financial planning, and performance reporting. Mentor project managers, establish best practices, and drive enterprise-wide project management capabilities across multi-site initiatives.
Job Description
You don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
We are seeking a Facilities Project Manager with a proven track record of supporting a portfolio of assigned projects to completion ahead of schedule and under budget. As a Facilities Project Manager you will be supporting for the planning, design, and execution of capital infrastructure projects supporting critical building operations and manufacturing processes across the Austin Business center. The Facilities Project Manager coordinates with construction contractors to carry out a variety of projects related to new construction, renovations, specialty equipment installation, and facility infrastructure improvements. Come and join our team of experienced industry professionals and start to build your career with BAE Systems.
Responsibilities:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
You don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
We are seeking a Facilities Project Manager with a proven track record of supporting a portfolio of assigned projects to completion ahead of schedule and under budget. As a Facilities Project Manager you will be supporting for the planning, design, and execution of capital infrastructure projects supporting critical building operations and manufacturing processes across the Austin Business center. The Facilities Project Manager coordinates with construction contractors to carry out a variety of projects related to new construction, renovations, specialty equipment installation, and facility infrastructure improvements. Come and join our team of experienced industry professionals and start to build your career with BAE Systems.
Responsibilities:
- Lead complex and strategically significant capital and operational investment projects-often spanning multiple sites, business areas, or technical domains
- Drive performance across a matrixed organization in the planning and execution of major internal capital investment programs related to building infrastructure enhancements, new building construction, interior renovations, and tooling installations
- Serve as senior liaison between Facilities Engineering, Executive Leadership, Operations, SH&E, Security, Finance, Supply Chain, external contractors, and regulatory bodies
- Manage external contractors and suppliers in support of both design and construction activities
- Direct complex financial planning efforts, including lifecycle cost analyses, major capital forecasting and report performance against cost and schedule to senior leaders
- Mentor Senior PMs and Assistant PMs, establish best practices, and drive organizational capability in project management discipline.
- Perform additional duties and leadership assignments as required.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, construction management, or related field, or 8+ years of experience managing multi-disciplinary capital programs.
- Proven ability to lead enterprise-critical projects with substantial financial and operational impact.
- Exceptional communication and executive-level presentation skills; able to clearly articulate risk, business implications, and strategic recommendations.
- Sound business acumen and demonstrated ability to evaluate and influence decisions on matters of significance to the organization.
- Mastery of project management methodologies, risk management, change management, cost/schedule tracking.
- Broad understanding of facilities engineering or construction disciplines and regulatory requirements such as NFPA, ADA, local building codes, life safety, etc.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience representing the company in regulatory, audit, external customer, or industry forums.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multi-site transformational initiatives or programs.
- Recognized leader in project management practice, capable of developing standards, training others, and driving cultural adoption of best practices.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
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