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Job Title: Senior Associate, Facilities (Project Coordinator - Construction)
Job ID: 37759
Job Location: Orange, VA
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Project Coordinator to support our Orange, VA site - a key center of excellence for solid rocket motor propulsion and energetics in the aerospace and defense market. This role plays a critical part in enabling safe, secure, and efficient execution of construction and facility-related activities by managing site access, contractor coordination, and daily logistics.
This position is a coordination-focused, site-based role that supports project managers, facilities engineers, and construction teams by handling the day-to-day activities required to operate within a secure manufacturing environment. You will be the primary point of contact for contractor onboarding, badging, scheduling, and site communication-ensuring work can proceed without delays or access issues.
Essential Functions:
This is a hands-on coordination role with emphasis on logistics, communication, and execution:
Site Access & Contractor Coordination
Coordinate contractor and vendor site access, including scheduling, badging, and onboarding requirements
Serve as the primary point of contact for processing and tracking site access requests
Facilitate daily entry through site access points and support after-hours or weekend access as needed
Ensure all personnel comply with site security protocols and access procedures
Construction & Site Logistics Support
Coordinate day-to-day construction activities to align with site operations and minimize disruption
Communicate planned outages, tie-ins, and facility impacts with operations and facilities teams
Maintain site coordination schedules, including daily activities and short-term look-aheads
Track contractor presence, major milestones, and upcoming work activities
Delivery & Visitor Coordination
Coordinate deliveries, including scheduling, access, and onsite logistics
Support visits for inspectors, vendors, and external stakeholders by ensuring proper access and coordination
Assist with escorting or facilitating movement within secure areas as required
Safety & Site Requirements Support
Ensure contractors complete required safety orientations and acknowledgments prior to site access
Communicate site events such as drills, notifications, or access changes to onsite personnel
Support safety and operations teams with coordination of contractor compliance activities
Administrative & Coordination Support
Maintain accurate records of contractor rosters, badging status, and site access logs
Support coordination meetings, schedules, and communication across project stakeholders
Track open coordination items and follow up to ensure timely resolution
Provide general administrative support to project and facilities teams
This role IS:
A site coordination and logistics position focused on access, scheduling, and communication
A key support function enabling construction and facilities teams
A high-interaction role working across contractors, operations, and project teams
This role IS NOT:
Responsible for engineering design, technical decision-making, or construction quality oversight
Leading project budgets, cost tracking, or capital planning
Owning permits or regulatory approvals (may assist with coordination only)
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or other related discipline and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Experience supporting construction sites, industrial facilities, or manufacturing environments
Familiarity with contractor coordination, badging, or site access processes
Experience working in secure or regulated environments (e.g., DoD, aerospace, industrial)
General understanding of construction activities and site operations
2+ years of experience in administrative, coordination, or site support roles
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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