Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Manager Facilities Maintenance 2 / Buildings and Grounds Facility Manager for our Elkton, Maryland location.
The Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY, Palm Beach Gardens, FL and San Jose, CA.
Job Summary:
The Manager Facilities Maintenance 2 / Buildings and Grounds Facility Manager
The Facility Maintenance Manager is accountable for the day upkeep and reliability of all buildings and the surrounding grounds, ensuring a safe, functional, and well‑maintained environment for occupants and operations. This role oversees the carpentry shop, directing skilled tradespeople to perform repairs, modifications, and preventative projects, while also managing the chemical handlers and ground‑maintenance crew who are responsible for landscaping, waste handling, and site‑wide cleaning activities. The manager coordinates preventive‑maintenance programs, monitors work‑order compliance and utilizes data‑driven metrics to optimize resource allocation, budget adherence, and service‑level performance across all physical assets. By providing clear, objective‑oriented direction and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, the manager ensures that facility infrastructure remains operational, compliant with safety and environmental regulations, and supports the organization’s mission objectives
Core Responsibilities:
Overall Facility Operations
Oversees facilities maintenance and grounds department to ensure reliable day‑to‑day support and upkeep of the site.
Key aspects include:
General building carpentry including internal and external repairs and building envelope maintenance and improvement (windows, doors, roofing, gutters). Preventative inspections with building owners.
Finishes and coatings of buildings including flashing and painting for weather protection.
Structural repairs where necessary when determined by engineering.
Roadway and paving maintenance including, new asphalt, hot tar crack sealing, spray coating and pavement stripping/ painting.
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Day to Day support of chemical handling and wastewater.
Maintaining the site grounds; including general waste handling, mowing, tree clearing, fence repair, snow removal, upkeep of storm water management features and site drainage.
Organize, inventory and maintain best 5S practices for all tools, facility related equipment, carpentry consumables, paint and spares that are required to support the site.
Leadership, Talent Development & Culture
Lead with adherence to Northrop Grumman’s leadership values.
Directly manage 11 employees in the buildings and grounds department.
Conduct monthly one‑on‑ones and develop individual training and development plans.
Champion a high‑performance culture focusing on safety, engagement, development, and retention.
Drive standards, enforces best practices, and leads continuous improvement initiatives across projects.
Financial
Own the buildings and grounds portion of the total facility budget. This includes planning, forecasting, execution and monthly performance reporting for all facilities related projects and overhead work packages including labor hours.
Gather and provide quotes for facilities related projects including paving, roofing, painting, and maintenance projects that align with the operational and capital budgets and AOP (Annual Operating Plan).
Preventive Maintenance, KPI Management, & Continuous‑Improvement
Utilize the CMMS work order system to plan, schedule and execute work orders, dispatch resources, record labor hours and material costs for work.
Implement Kaizen cycles: capture “Win Stories” and lessons learned from each work‑order closeout, feed them into the CMMS knowledge base, and continuously refine the PM schedule for greater efficiency and reliability.
Use data and ROI analytics to drive investment decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Negotiate contracts, enforce performance‑based service‑level agreements for janitorial, waste handling, snow removal, and site landscaping as required either locally or through JLL.
Seek appropriate national and local vendors and suppliers to develop cost effective partners for site contractor activities.
Regulatory, EHS, Security and Sustainability
Support Weapons System Sector sustainability and environmental initiatives and compliance for waste monitoring.
Ensure adherence to OSHA, NFPA 70/72/101, DoD 4145, DoD Unified Facilities Criteria, ITAR/EAR, HOPs, HAZOPs and other local regulations as required.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 10 years of combined experience across facilities leadership, plant operations, plant engineering, or construction with a proven track record of team leadership and management of projects from concept through closeout.
Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously with minimal direction—prioritizing work, resolving technical and operational issues, and advancing projects to meet objectives.
A self-starter mindset: anticipates needs, escalates appropriately, and drives tasks to completion while maintaining stakeholder alignment.
Effective at coordinating with operations, procurement, finance, safety, and external contractors to ensure timely, compliant project delivery.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite
Travel up to 10% as required to meet with vendors or for training needs.
Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance; U.S. Citizenship is a prerequisite
Preferred Qualifications:
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Certification
Certified Facility Manager (CFM) Certification
Six‑Sigma Black Belt
Lean / Agile Certification
Why Join Northrop Grumman – Elkton
This role places you at the heart of next‑generation propulsion systems that power national defense and space exploration. You will work with cutting‑edge manufacturing processes, high‑energy test cells and classified R&D laboratories, all while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of the Upper Chesapeake Bay—trails, water recreation, historic towns and a short commute to both Philadelphia and Baltimore. Northrop Grumman offers a global talent network, robust leadership‑development programs and access to advanced technical training, providing a clear path for career growth and personal fulfillment.
If you are a technically accomplished, data‑driven facilities leader eager to drive reliability, sustainability and mission success for a world‑class propulsion manufacturing campus, we invite you to submit your résumé and a concise cover letter highlighting your most relevant capital‑project and operational achievements.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Primary Level Salary Range: $115,600.00 - $173,400.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.