Manager, Facilities Engineering and Project Management

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high‑performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work‑life success. Our culture is a focus on values, communities, and excellence. We are a Trusted Disruptor in defense tech, delivering end‑to‑end technology solutions across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. Job Title Manager, Facilities Engineering Job Code 38016 Job Location Salt Lake City, UT Job Schedule 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off) Job Description We are seeking an experienced Manager, Facilities Engineering & Project Management to lead facilities engineering operations and capital project execution for a 1 million sq. ft. campus consisting of mixed manufacturing, R&D, and office space. This role is responsible for the reliability, performance, compliance, and continuous improvement of site infrastructure and building systems, as well as the planning and delivery of facility‑related projects that support business operations, growth, and security requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in facilities engineering, infrastructure systems, project management, and team leadership in a complex operational environment. Essential Functions Leadership and Team Management Lead, develop, and manage the facilities engineering team, including hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and succession planning. Partner with Maintenance, EHS, Security, IT, Manufacturing, and site leadership to align facility support with business needs. Promote a culture of safety, accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement. Facilities Engineering Oversee facilities engineering support for site infrastructure and building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, controls, data/telecom, compressed air, and vacuum systems. Develop and improve preventive, predictive, and reliability‑centered maintenance strategies in partnership with the Maintenance team. Monitor system health, asset condition, and infrastructure capacity; develop plans to address reliability risks, deferred maintenance, and end‑of‑life assets. Provide technical leadership for complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action development. Project Management Lead facility‑related capital and expense projects from planning through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, occupancy, and closeout. Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, cost estimates, specifications, and bid packages. Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure project objectives are achieved. Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable requirements. Support space planning, renovations, infrastructure upgrades, and site improvement initiatives. Budgeting and Strategic Planning Develop and manage facilities engineering operating budgets and capital plans. Prepare cost estimates, business cases, and funding justifications for maintenance and capital investments. Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction, energy efficiency, and operational improvement. Support long‑range facility planning, infrastructure modernization, and campus optimization efforts. Compliance, Safety, and Risk Management Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, permits, and company policies related to facility operations and construction activities. Partner with EHS and Security to support environmental, safety, life safety, and physical security requirements. Implement and enforce contractor safety requirements and work control practices. Support emergency preparedness, infrastructure resilience, and facility‑related incident response. Vendor and Contractor Management Manage relationships with contractors, consultants, and service providers, including scope development, performance management, and issue resolution. Support contract development, review, and administration to ensure quality, cost, and schedule expectations are achieved. Technical Expertise Maintain knowledge of current technologies, standards, and best practices in facilities engineering, maintenance, and project management. Provide expertise in the design, operation, and maintenance of building infrastructure systems. Support specialized construction and facility requirements for secure or regulated spaces, including DoD/ICD 705 environments, as applicable. Must be eligible to receive a Secret Security clearance. Required Qualifications (one of the following) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or related field and minimum 9 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. Preferred Additional Skills Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in facilities engineering, facilities management, plant engineering, or related disciplines. Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing teams, contractors, or technical resources. Experience managing facility infrastructure systems in a complex manufacturing, industrial, laboratory, or campus environment. Experience leading renovation, infrastructure, or large‑scale commercial / industrial construction projects. Experience developing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and cost estimates. Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. Advanced degree in Engineering, Business, Facilities Management, or related field. PE, PMP, CFM, or other relevant professional certification. Experience with DoD, aerospace, defense, or other regulated environments. Knowledge of ICD 705 and secure area construction requirements. Experience with RSMeans or similar estimating tools. Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, CMMS, and building automation systems. Experience in space planning, facility optimization, and campus planning. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. 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