Facilities Manager

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Ready to be a leader with the company that is committed to pushing the limits of truly advanced technologies? At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, it's often classified. If you want to put your talent in the spotlight, it's waiting for you right now, right here.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers' missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

About the Role

As a Facilities Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and day-to-day operational oversight across a portfolio of 200,000+ square feet spanning multiple locations, including Groton, CT | Fort Wayne, IN | Gloucester, MA | Florham Park, NJ | Pittsburgh, Canonsburg & Charleroi, PA. You will directly manage staff and contractors, drive capital infrastructure projects, and serve as a key cross-functional partner to senior leadership — all within a defense industry environment where precision, compliance, and mission readiness matter.

From day one, we will count on you to lead a team that helps GDMS lead the world.

What You'll Do

Operational Leadership

• Provide departmental guidance by prioritizing facilities initiatives in alignment with the leadership team's strategic direction
• Review, develop, and initiate department policies and standard operating procedures
• Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure efficient and effective facilities operations
• Develop, prepare, and manage department budgets, forecasts, and risk management analyses

Team & Contractor Management

• Directly manage and conduct performance evaluations for facilities staff; currently overseeing 2 direct reports with active efforts underway to identify and justify additional headcount to match operational needs
• Oversee the performance and accountability of third-party contractors supporting all assigned sites
• Lead and mentor a team committed to operational excellence in a defense-focused environment

Capital Projects & Infrastructure

• Own and manage capital projects focused on infrastructure equipment replacement and lifecycle planning
• Partner with Project Managers on capital improvement projects involving space planning and construction
• Develop and present risk management analyses to leadership and executive stakeholders

Building Systems Oversight

• Maintain expert-level oversight of core building systems including:
  • HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression
  • Building Management Systems (BMS)
  • Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) — specifically FM Interact

Compliance & Regulatory

• Ensure adherence to ADA accessibility requirements, local building codes, and permit processes
• Maintain compliance with fire and life safety codes across all sites
• Collaborate with the Security team on applicable Defense Industry standards (note: direct responsibility for defense compliance standards resides with the Security organization)

Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity

• Lead Business Continuity Planning (BCP) efforts for facilities operations
• Develop and execute emergency response plans across all sites
• Apply crisis management experience and incident command familiarity to ensure site safety and resilience

What You'll Experience

• Technologies that aren't just top-notch — they're often classified
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge — as it's discovered

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations
• Strong technical knowledge of facilities operations, building systems, equipment functions, and requirements, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, BMS, and IWMS platforms
• Demonstrated experience managing both direct staff and contracted service providers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and energy management systems
• Solid understanding of ADA requirements, local building codes, fire and life safety regulations
• Experience with Business Continuity Planning, emergency response plan development, and crisis management
• Ability to travel 10–20% across assigned sites

What Sets You Apart

• Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure with a calm, solutions-oriented approach
• Strong vendor negotiation skills and a track record of effective contractor management
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills with demonstrated experience presenting to executive stakeholders and senior leadership
• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task across a diverse, geographically dispersed portfolio
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI and emerging technologies for continuous improvement and innovation

Salary Note

Combined Salary Range

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans