Sr Principal Engineer Construction – 8744

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Plans, designs and oversees the construction of new or expanded facilities. Prepares architectural, engineering, and cost estimates, functional studies, construction plans, specifications, and schedules. Obtains and supervises outside contractors. Recommends architectural and engineering design procedures and standards for the planning and design of facilities. Supervises the detailed design, budgetary costing, standardized construction, and final inspection of facility projects. Conducts construction surveillance to ensure adherence to contractual requirements. Provides engineering consulting services to local and divisional offices.

The Construction Engineer will be extremely familiar with the construction subcontracts, cost estimating, scheduling,  safety, and quality.

Daily tasks include but are not limited to:
• Effectively process subcontractor submittals in accordance with both the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Sentinel Infrastructure protocols
• Be extremely familiar with the quality inspections process
• Be extremely familiar with the site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP)
• Interpret and manage the construction project schedule
• Primary Interface with customer representative as required
• Audit daily construction log
• Encourage, lead, and/or participate in staff training and development

Basic Qualifications
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP).

• Documentable training and field experience with design and construction projects including industrial, aerospace or defense.

Typical Minimum Education or Experience
9 Years with Bachelors in Science; 7 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD in Engineering, Construction Management or Engineering Management. An additional 4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelors Degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in large scale design or construction management preferably on Department of Defense and/or missile contracts.
• Must be able to present a professional demeanor while dealing with both subcontractors, clients and peers.
• Ability to process a large volume of construction submittals and Requests for Information (RFI).
• Prior experience preparing design and specification packages.
• Prior experience on large-scale projects with tight deadlines.
• Prior experience on projects with limited work space available.

Salary Range: $98,700 USD - $148,100 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.