Construction Manager

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day. 

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs. 

Responsibilities 

The Ground Systems Support (GSS) organization is looking for a Construction Manager. This individual will provide oversight and assistance in managing all aspects of construction projects for COMET and lead special projects and project teams as assigned by management to support strategic goals and objectives. Within the Ground Systems Support Directorate, the Construction Management Project Manager position will assume overall responsibility for the following:
 

• Provide Construction Management oversight and assist in managing all aspects of construction projects.

• Provide Project Estimates, inputs to Schedules and Schedule Changes, and manage Project Risks.

• Provide Construction Management oversight as Contract Technical Manager for sub-contracted work and Craft Labor Projects.

• Demonstrate understanding of, and assist in, project estimating, scheduling, execution of change orders, and resource loading to capture all work performed on each project.

• Prepare and execute work orders in execution of construction projects.

• Perform duties as single Point-of-Contact (POC) for construction projects where work is performed by sub-contracted craft labor.

• Provide oversight for this work from inception until completion and closeout
  Host / Facilitate Project meetings and walk-downs with various TOSC engineering and support groups.

• Create/assist with appropriate Statements of Work (SOW) for outsourced work and help resolve any technical issues as required.

• Exercise sound judgment and demonstrate excellent skills in working with other organizations, NASA and TOSC customers, Contracts, Sub-contracts and outside vendors.

• Perform other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications  

• Must have Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field and four (4) years progressive experience in construction management with any combination of relevant experience and education. 

• Experience interpreting engineering drawings; working knowledge of end-to-end processes of construction and fabrication including assembly and test; experience writing statements of work and basis of estimates; understanding of sub-contracts execution and legal/regulatory requirements.

• Ability to read and interpret schematics and engineering drawings.

• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment.

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects without missing deadlines or sacrificing accuracy and quality.

• Corrosion control experience highly desired.

• Experience with raw materials and material processes such as grades of metals, chemical processes, and treatments (passivation, pickling, Alodine, etc.) is desired.

Physical Requirement 

• May be required to climb stairs to access equipment for trouble shooting. 

• Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection, and other associated personal protective equipment. 

• Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing. 

• Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures. 

• Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency. 

Work Environment 

•  May be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex. 

• Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site. 

• Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand, may be required to access various locations on the facility. 

• Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary. 

• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards. 

Equipment and Machines 

• Computers and