The Aerospace Corporation

• Facilities Project Engineer – Specialist III

The Aerospace Corporation$70K — $105K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 0–3 years of experience in construction, engineering, architecture, facilities, or project management.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support Project Managers in capital improvement and renovation projects.
  • Coordinate project activities across planning, design, procurement, and closeout phases.
  • Track project scope, budget, risks, and action items.
  • Assist in preparing project documentation and executive briefings.
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
  • Monitor project expenditures and identify budget variances.
  • Maintain organized project files and support closeout activities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Standard and alternative work schedules, including telework options
  • 401(k) Plan with company-paid benefits based on years of service
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Professional growth and development programs
  • Education assistance programs
  • An inclusive work environment emphasizing teamwork and respect
Full Job Description

The Facilities Project Engineer provides day-to-day project coordination and technical support for facility planning, design, renovation, and construction projects. Working under the guidance of a Project Manager, this role assists with project planning, design coordination, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, construction administration, and project closeout to help ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with organizational standards.
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.

What You’ll Be Doing

Project Delivery
•    Support Project Managers in the planning and execution of capital improvement, renovation, tenant improvement, and infrastructure projects.
•    Coordinate project activities throughout planning, design, procurement, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
•    Track project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and action items.
•    Assist in preparing project documentation, reports, presentations, and executive briefings.
Design & Construction Coordination
•    Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
•    Review design documents for completeness and constructability.
•    Participate in design reviews, site walks, progress meetings, and inspections.
•    Assist in resolving field issues and documenting project decisions.
Budget & Contract Administration
•    Assist with project estimates, cost tracking, purchase requisitions, and invoice reviews.
•    Monitor project expenditures and identify potential budget variances.
•    Support change order review and documentation.
•    Maintain project financial records and supporting documentation.
•    Schedule Management
•    Maintain project schedules and milestone tracking.
•    Coordinate project deliverables across multiple stakeholders.
•    Monitor project progress and identify schedule risks.
•    Assist in developing recovery plans when milestones are at risk.
Communication & Stakeholder Coordination
•    Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and action-item logs.
•    Coordinate communication between project teams, facility occupants, vendors, and leadership.
•    Provide regular project status updates.
Documentation & Closeout
•    Maintain organized project files and records.
•    Coordinate turnover documentation including as-built drawings, warranties, O&M manuals, and commissioning documentation.
•    Support project closeout activities and lessons learned sessions.
What You Need to be Successful 
Minimum Requirements for the Facilities Project Engineer – Specialist III
•    0–3 years of experience in construction, engineering, architecture, facilities, or project management.
•    This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
•    Strong organizational and analytical skills.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
•    Internship or co-op experience supporting construction or facility projects.
•    Familiarity with project scheduling software (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar).
•    Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or BIM platforms.
•    Knowledge of construction contracts and project delivery methods.
•    CAPM certification or interest in pursuing Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$33.92 - $50.88

Pay Basis: Hourly

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

  • Operate Strategically
  • Lead Change   
  • Engage with Impact   
  • Foster Innovation   
  • Deliver Results  

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

  • 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

  • Flexible spending accounts

  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

  • Relocation assistance

  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

  • Education assistance programs

  • An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

About The Aerospace Corporation

The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit corporation that operates a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) headquartered in El Segundo, California. The corporation provides technical guidance and advice on all aspects of space missions to military, civil, and commercial customers. Aerospace also designs and develops spacecraft, sensors, and other systems in support of national security, civil, and commercial customers. The corporation has more than 4,000 employees and operates a number of laboratories and test facilities across the United States.
Learn more about The Aerospace Corporation
Size
4,000 employees
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Founded
1960

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