Construction Project Manager III

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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!  

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for multiple assigned Facilities projects within launch vehicle manufacturing, integration and test; launch Site, and launch command and control centers. This is a hands-on position focused on projects oversight and engineering tasks that include remedial investigation, design, engineering and operation. This individual shall be the central figure and authority for management of the project within the approved scope and budget. The individual shall ensure adequate monitoring and controls are in place to meet or exceed Blue Origin’s requirements. The role shall be responsible for coordinating and executing all phases of the project from planning to closeout and turnover to Blue Origin. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Responsibilities:

• Develop overall project plan consistent with project objectives as defined by the project owner and key stakeholders in accordance with accepted project management standards in the industry (e.g., PMI, Project Management Body of Knowledge [PMBOK], ANSI, and ISO standards).

• Act as primary project contact to establish key stakeholder requirements and project objectives

• Manages implementation and planning of multiple projects, which includes defining project scope, goals, deliverables, tasks, and resources 

• Responsible for building and deploying multiple project plans 

• Responsible for scheduling and creating project timelines, and monitoring and reporting on project progress 

• Manage program and project contracts, budgets and schedules for an entire project

• Lead others and direct all phases of projects or subsystems of major projects from inception through completion

• Evaluate quality of workmanship, safety, and environmental concerns

• Coordinating related project activities that affect successful completion of the project effort to include systems furniture, communications, conventional furniture and any associated equipment

• Maintain accurate electronic records and will be responsible for the accuracy of the project data and for the entire cost accounting of the project

• Coach, mentor and technically assist other engineers

• Identify opportunities for safety improvements and operational cost savings

Qualifications:

• Prefer B.S. in Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management

• Minimum over 10 years of experience with complex facility construction and renovations projects

• Experience leading and managing small- to medium-sized teams integrating multiple subsystems to meet a top level system requirement

• Strong personnel management and mentoring skills

• Recent facility development or management experience supporting mission critical operations

• Experience in sub-contract management of suppliers including request for proposal, specification and statement of work

• Project leadership with the ability to work with stakeholders, knowledge of manufacturing operations, Launch Site environment, assembly processes, and quality control

• Proficient in project management software (Milestones, MS Project)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Strong project management, budget management and team leadership skills

• Project planning, schedule and cost estimation

• Strong safety mindset and experience, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical operations

• 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.

Desired:                        

• Experience with launch site, spacecraft manufacturing, Project leadership with the ability to work with stakeholders, knowledge of manufacturing operations, Launch Site environment,