Head of Project Management

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first‑of‑a‑kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Facility & Infrastructure Project Planner to join our team in Centennial, CO.

As a Project Planner, you will serve as the primary point of contact for new and emerging projects of various sizes, budgets, and complexity. Projects may consist of simple space office/lab upgrades, A/V or network upgrades, furniture installation, to more complex, multi‑million tenant improvements/new facility integrations.

This role will take new project requests from intake through to full project completion by partnering with stakeholders to develop requirements, create budgets and schedules, and establish resource plans. Projects will be located throughout the continental U.requiring 25–50% travel.

The ideal candidate has successfully participated as an owner’s representative, by leading functional organizations (security, ITS, Facilities, HR), business leaders and contractors throughout the United States. Communication is the key to your success, as is the ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables in a fast‑paced environment.

Review, develop, and present data related to developing and ongoing projects.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to determine project scope, specifications, costs, and schedules.

Develop comprehensive project requirements documents based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, business plans, headcount growth, assembly, integration, and testing processes.

Facilitate and/or participate in various meetings, including Owner‑Architect‑Contractor (OAC) meetings, internal business updates, scheduling and project controls meetings, and program management reviews.

Monitor project schedules and identify risks and opportunities.

Utilize project management software to track schedules and budgets.

Continually monitor performance and recommend or implement improvements.

Typically requires a Bachelors in Business Administration or related discipline and eleven or more years of progressively complex experience in the project administration field with at least five of those years in project management. Degree in Project/Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or Facility Management desirable.

Advanced knowledge of project management processes, planning and scheduling methods, and budget management.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software.

Experience with cloud‑based construction management platforms (e.g., SAP, Service Now experience highly desirable.

Experience in building classified facilities desired.

Willingness to work on projects of all sizes and types.

Ability to work in high‑pressure environments with strong negotiation, relationship building, and project execution skills while maintaining professionalism.

Ability to initiate, plan, and manage projects; Must be customer focused and able to work on a self‑initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws.