Job Description Summary

The Facilities Project Manager will manage construction projects - from initial scoping to owner turnover

Job Description

Facilities Project Manager:

GE Aerospace Research will continue to play a vital role in supporting the industry through a historic recovery while shaping the future of flight. We invent the future of flight, lift people up and bring them home safely. Our commitment to lead the industry, to keep safe the flying public and the armed forces, and to lift up one another and our communities, remains our north star. Our purpose is what ties us to one another and gives meaning to our work.

Roles and Responsibilities

As a highly motivated self-starter, you will provide leadership in the development & execution of multiple construction projects that support research at the GE Aerospace Research site.  As a Project Manager - Facilities you will be responsible for estimating, scheduling, and completing Projects that will comply with all building codes and OSHA requirements.  You will work with a diverse team including Research Staff, Facilities Management, Facilities Engineers, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Security, Digital Technology and Consultants to develop a project scope and design.  You will lead a team to develop cost estimates, bid drawings and specifications, materials list, estimated man-hours and construction schedules.  You will work with a unionized work force to secure materials and schedule trades to complete tasks.  You will be responsible for the overall safety & compliance within your construction team.

The Project Manager, Facilities – Aerospace Research will: 

• Prioritize workload, establish and meet aggressive timelines for project completion.
• Be responsible for setting clear expectations for the team and driving accountability.
• Provide customers with regular communications including progress updates and issue resolution.
• Manage a team of hourly employees to meet EHS, quality and productivity goals.
• Coordinate communications between EHS, engineering, and customers to ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal codes and requirements.
• Coordinate all matters regarding administration of hourly union contract including but not limited to work assignments, attendance, personnel matters, grievance resolution, contract interpretation, etc.
• Schedule and conduct required safety meetings.
• Exemplify and champion the GE Purpose and GE Leadership Behaviors – Act with Humility, Lead with Transparency, and Deliver with Focus.
• Embrace and drive a lean culture, leveraging kaizen processes to drive continuous improvement inclusive of the skills and capabilities of the team.
• Utilize Six Sigma methodologies to improve customer service by delivering cost effective solutions to meet client expectations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical, construction or engineering field with minimum 5 years of experience in design and construction, including proven ability to scope, estimate and oversee the construction of projects.

OR

Associate degree in a technical, construction or engineering field with 7 years of experience in construction, operations, or maintenance.

OR
High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 10 years of prior experience in construction, operations, or maintenance.

• Industrial construction or maintenance experience Strong and broad knowledge of cost estimating for maintenance and construction projects.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office including MS Project or other Project Management Software.
• Experience communicating effectively, both oral and written, among an hourly workforce.
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure, with a sense of urgency, to meet deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to handle emergencies outside of normal working hours.
• Ability to build and influence strong networks internally and externally, and work in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment.
• Must be willing to work on site at our facility in Niskayuna, New York.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Characteristics

• Prior experience leading teams and projects.