Facilities Project Specialist (Temporary)

Airbus Helicopters Job Title Facilities Project Specialist (Temporary) Location Grand Prairie, TX Overview This role will guide enterprise efforts for the company's mechanical, electrical, or plumbing (MEP) projects and other facilities construction projects. The specialist will coordinate proponent groups and building committees to facilitate rational facility planning, budgeting, and scheduling, manage facilities capital expenditure budgets, and maintain high client and user satisfaction while recommending initiatives to improve service delivery in terms of cost, schedule, and quality. Responsibilities Project coordination with proponent groups and building committees (35%) Coordinate with all stakeholders—proponent groups, engineers, contractors, property owners, and building committees—to facilitate planning, budgeting, and scheduling. Maintain high client, customer, and user satisfaction with services provided. Support the company Health & Safety program initiatives and ensure compliance to all assigned tasks. Ensure effective and timely written and oral communication with consultants and internal customers during all phases of design and construction. Manage project controls (35%) Review and analyze project controls, including schedule and cost indexes and variances. Perform daily quality assurance inspections and review submittals, requests for information, change requests, and designs for adherence to project baseline documents. Recommend and manage initiatives to improve service delivery for cost, quality, scope, and schedule. Ensure adherence to contract, business management, and procurement requirements across the Workplace organization. Monitor and report on all phases of planning and construction to confirm activities align with objectives. Requests for Proposals and Statements of Work (20%) Prepare requests for proposals and conduct meetings to facilitate hiring of architectural and construction management services. Prepare Statements of Work that describe projects and desired outcomes. Write and evaluate proposals and quotes to select vendors based on cost, quality, scope, and schedule. Facility capitalized expenditure budgets (10%) Prepare, submit, and manage facility capitalized expenditure budgets and projects, track variances, and ensure smooth recovery processes. Partner with Workplace project resources for leasehold acquisition, build‑outs, renovations, and expansions while limiting business disruption. Prepare project reports and control expenditures per budget allocations. Additional Responsibilities Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Facilities Construction/Project Management/Engineering or related field.

1. year in maintenance or construction of sizable civil/structural or MEP projects.
2. years in Facilities or Construction project management as a project manager, assistant project manager, or project controls specialist.

State‑issued driver's license. Up to 5% domestic travel. US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license). Working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, and ADA standards. Current knowledge of IBC, industry trends, best practices, and technology. Ability to read blueprints and construction drawings and experience with significant construction/renovation projects. Ability to lead and motivate a diverse workforce. Ability to work without direct supervision/self‑motivator. Effective verbal and written communication in English. Ability to write detailed reports explaining project status. Highly proficient in general office software systems, either Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Microsoft Project or similar Project Management software. Preferred Master's Degree or equivalent experience in Facilities Construction/Project Management/Engineering or related field. 5 years in Facilities or Construction project management. 3 years as a field construction engineer or building design engineer, or 3 years as a tradesperson or supervisor of a trade (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or building construction). PMP Certification. General knowledge of FAA, EASA, and ICAO standards. Knowledge of estimating, budgeting, and scheduling practices. SAP knowledge. AutoCAD knowledge. Physical Requirements Onsite: 100% Vision: able to read screens, documents, reports and engineering drawings daily. Hearing: able to participate in conversations and hear safety warnings daily. Speaking: able to communicate in conversations and meetings daily. Equipment operation: able to operate most office equipment daily. Carrying: able to carry documents, drawings, and equipment up to 10 lbs daily. Lifting: able to lift documents and equipment up to 10 lbs daily. Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and occasional equipment. Sitting: able to sit for long periods during meetings and computer work. Squatting / Kneeling: occasionally able to squat or kneel on low shelving. Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or production floor daily. Travel: able to travel independently at short notice rarely. Walking: able to walk through office and production areas, including uneven surfaces, daily. PPE required: steel‑toed shoes for shop floor visits; hearing or eye protection as required. Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals and is committed to workforce diversity. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Airbus Helicopters, Inc.