Construction Project Manager (R37944)

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will push the boundaries of what’s possible in project management, supporting Blue Origin’s Huntsville Engine Manufacturing Facility and our Test Facilities located at Marshall Space Flight Center. You will contribute substantively to the team’s impact on all aspects of building our infrastructure and world class facilities.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
In support of Blue Origin’s business units, the Project Manager’s responsibilities include:

• Initiating, planning, completing, monitoring, and closing construction projects throughout their lifecycles, to include:
• Developing project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Eliciting and documenting stakeholder requirements
• Identifying project dependencies, risks, and schedule impacts.
• Reporting project progress (status, risks, opportunities, roadblocks, and KPIs)
• Generating requests for proposals (RFPs) and statements of work (SOWs).
• Preparing, reviewing, and understanding project contract vehicles (AIA)
• Assisting in contract negotiations.
• Monitoring contractor progress via frequent site visits.
• Reviewing and approving invoices and payment applications.
• Evaluating and processing change requests and change orders.
• Assisting in resolution of payment or performance disputes
• Enforcing jobsite safety in tandem with EHS staff and contractor leadership
• Solve daily project issues
• Creating, reviewing, and improving business processes
• Supporting facilities master planning and company multi-year/strategic planning.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management or minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• 4+ years of Project Management experience
• Experience leading multifunctional teams (especially in hybrid matrix environments)
• Proficiency with CMMS software and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, Visio)
• Ability to walk around construction sites, climb multiple flights of stairs, work in adverse weather conditions, and stand for prolonged periods

• Experience writing for – and presenting to – executive audiences
• Experience with Project Management Tools such as MS Project, P6 Primavera or similar
• Skills for hands-on problem solving, with a passion for spacecraft systems
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Self-starter, strong bias for action
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Passion for Blue Origin’s mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong candidates for the Senior Project Manager position may have any of:

• Professional Engineer licensure. Moved to PM, PMP and DBIA certs.
• Demonstrable achievements in any of:
  • Facility planning.
  • Facility/plant management,
  • Facility engineering.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD or Revit
• Demonstrable experience in any of:
  • Delivering results in the face of significant challenges or setbacks
  • Taking calculated risks with a bias for action.
  • Analyzing reversible and irreversible decisions:
  • Working at all levels of the project and organization, from hands-on to strategic:
  • Dealing with the challenges of project execution in extremely remote regions:
• Strong business management foresight and experience collab