Construction Project Manager

Company Overview:  

A rocket company at the core, Relativity Space is on a mission to become the next great commercial launch company. Meeting the needs of a growing demand for space infrastructure, our rockets will revolutionize how we connect and communicate on Earth by getting satellites to space. We have developed a vertically integrated technology platform in which we leverage additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and autonomous robotics to 3D print rockets. Our unique approach enables rapid product iteration, allowing us to push the boundaries of what's possible today and unlock the full potential of 3D printing for tomorrow. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality.

The Team:

We are looking for a Construction Project Manager to join our growing team at our headquarters in Long Beach, California.  You will be responsible for real estate development, AE design development, and new construction to support Relativity’s factory and surrounding facilities.  You bring curiosity for our unique technology and our production processes and are eager to development a next generation launch site.      

This position is part of our Launch, Infrastructure, and Facilities organization, which oversee launch operations, new construction projects, and facility operations and maintenance.  Our facilities are a key part to Relativity’s success in creating the first autonomous rocket factory and delivering industry-leading launch services to our customers.   

What you’ll do: 

As a Construction Project Manager, you connect various internal technical teams to define facility requirements and to develop solutions and will be our owner’s representative to outside facing consultants, contractors, and government agencies.  

You will be responsible for managing the design and construction of new infrastructure and will be responsible for the development of construction drawings, request for proposals, competitive bidding, bid evaluations, sub-contractor selections, sub-contractor management, and construction management across Relativity’s southern California real estate portfolio. 

What you need to know: 

As a Construction Project Manager at Relativity, you will be at the forefront of creating a world class launch vehicle factory.  You enjoy working with teams and are able to work autonomously to ensure project completion.  You have a background in field engineering, construction engineering, or construction management, and you have a passion for taking ideas and designs and making them become a reality in the built environment.  You are a learner and doer at heart, who continuously engages across technical and operations teams to achieve amazing outcomes.  You are willing to travel up 25% to support ongoing design, construction, and operations across Relativity’s sites. 

•  Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline and minimum 5+ years of experience working in engineering or construction with a mix of hands-on field experience and construction management.
• Experience with design documentation, construction drawings, construction bid solicitation, contractor selection, construction management, field superintendent, permitting, QA/QC
• Experience with project scoping, budgeting, scheduling from both a day-to-day perspective as well as overall construction management
• Experience with development, permitting, land use controls, conditional use permits, and working with local government agencies.
• Experience with Architectural, Structural, Civil, and MEPF design, construction, and operation 
• Understanding of standard construction procedures, best practices, means & methods.
• Understanding of California Building Code, International Building Code, and MEPF specific codes
• Demonstrated customer service excellence and ability to communicate highly effectively in verbal/written form with internal and external customers
• High organizational skills in managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated experience designing and executing precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and modeling applications 

Nice to have but not required: 

• 7+ years of experience working in construction with a mix of hands-on field experience and construction management. 
• Advanced degree or training in engineering, facilities design, construction, and/or O&M 
• Experience with facilities and systems within the aerospace industry 
• Experience working with industrial real estate  
• Experience working with state and federal government agencies 

Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous vacation policy,