Facilities Design & Project Specialist

Responsibilities for this Position

Facilities Design & Project Specialist

ID: 2026-75116

US-VA-Marion

Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements

Posted Date: 9/24/2026

Category: Facilities/Real Estate Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense Secret security clearance must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Facilities Design & Project Specialist. The position provides an opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of an organization that supports some of our nations fundamental defense services. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

Overview:

The Facilities Design & Project Specialist manages and coordinates facility-related projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, overseeing contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinates with architecture/engineering firms in developing design criteria and preparing layout and detail drawings

Determines project requirements and coordinates with internal staff and outside consultants to ensure pro-jects are completed in accordance with contract

Prepares bid sheets for construction and facilities acquisition

Using CAD, plan facility changes for plant, office, and production equipment layouts of facilities and equip-ment, and compliance with laws and regulations

Schedules, designs, coordinates, and implements facilities, real estate, environmental projects

Develops criteria and performance specifications required to meet unique operating requirements and build-ing and safety codes

Inspects construction and installation progress for conformance to established drawings, specifications, and schedules

Develops and performs simple to semi-complex design analysis including verification of estimates

Consistently and successfully complete engineering and design for projects up to $500k and/or multiple pro-jects simultaneously which are similar in complexity to this range

Reviews and estimates design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparation and other related costs

Interacts with external design firms and contractors as well internal customers and organization leadership

Serves as lead on project team for functional discipline

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Understanding of facilities management principles and practices

Familiarity with project management methodologies

Proficient knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and compliance requirements

Proficient in budgeting and cost control

Proficient project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation

Proficient communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Proficient in using project management software and other relevant tools

Proficient problem-solving and decision-making skills

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Capability to analyze complex situations and provide effective solutions

Proficient attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure

Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications

Competent in the use of AutoCAD to produce engineering & design drawings

Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Workplace:

100% Facilty at our Marion, VA location

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Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $96,289.00 - USD $106,821.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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