Facilities Program Representative

Electric Boat's Facilities and Real Estate Department is searching for an individual to fulfill the important role of Principal Program Representative (Project Manager) This position will be responsible for implementing projects and property management requirements for the real estate and facility needs of Electric Boat. Listed below are some of the many responsibilities for which this individual will be responsible:

Provide project management duties in the development of new and/or renovated facilities and the replacement of large mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or structural systems
• Assist in the preparation and administration of design, consultant, and contractor agreements required to implement Company real estate and facility requirements
• Lead diverse, multi-functional teams in the design and construction of real estate projects, including but not limited to internal Company teams, third party project managers, architects, engineers, material testing agencies, general contractors, and suppliers
• Provide assistance in development, maintenance, and implementation of business continuity plans for all business units; also responsible for facilities preparation and recovery planning
• Support and maintain the property, maintenance, and facility contractor/vendor standards to be utilized throughout the Electric Boat enterprise including auditing of adherence to the standards
• Provide recommendations to develop and implement continuous improvement strategy to mitigate risk and enhance operational procedures

Additional functions of this role include:

• Work with Facilities' management, building occupants, particularly business unit leaders to ensure that objectives are being met; coordinate duties with Real Estate and Facilities' leadership
• Work with Finance on overhead and capital budgets, submitting monthly accruals, budget forecasts, and reconciliation of actuals; provide explanations for variances and any proposed adjustments
• Work with management to develop and manage the five year annual operating and capex budgets on an individual property and campus basis
• Regular inspection of facilities, equipment, and meetings with contractors, vendors, and suppliers to review quality of work and adherence to contractual requirements and standards
• Maintain familiarity with all real estate and equipment leases related to renewals, notices, operating provisions, expenses, tenants use and landlord obligations
• Coordinate project management requirements with Legal; Environmental, Health, and Safety; Security, Fire Department; and Real Estate and Facilities, as well as with operational groups

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in an area directly related to the job description and in the area of real estate development, facility management, design, or construction industry
• 10+ years of experience in development, design, and construction of commercial real estate projects or related experience

• Strong project management and personnel management skills required
• Ability to motivate and lead multi-disciplinary project management, design, and construction teams
• Ability and experience to effectively use Microsoft programs including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project
• Strong negotiation, budget, and schedule management and reporting skills