Architect/Project Manager

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

7d•$117,300 - $226,900•Hybrid

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an experienced architect/project manager to join its Infrastructure and Facilities Assurance Department (IFAD), which provides operations and facilities engineering expertise to corporate customers and supports the availability, readiness, and success of ground assets and services for the space enterprise. The position calls for an innovative, decisive, self-directed professional who can work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment and lead multidisciplinary project teams through all phases of facility projects, from programming and requirements/concept design through construction, operations, maintenance, and sustainment. This role is responsible for project engineering and administration, coordinating technical contributors, improving facility design and operations, evaluating facility systems, and delivering independent technical reports and recommendations. It also supports design reviews, construction and commissioning, and facility acquisition and procurement through project scopes, preliminary design documents, budgets, cost estimates, and planning and scheduling documentation. The role may be filled at either the Engineering Specialist or Senior Engineering Specialist level. The position is hybrid and located in El Segundo, California, or Chantilly, Virginia. Travel to customer and government facilities, including domestic and international travel, is required. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government TS/SCI security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture, Project/Construction Management, or a related engineering field from an accredited school.
At least 8 years of experience in facility design, construction, operation, and maintenance for the Engineering Specialist level; at least 12 years for the Senior Engineering Specialist level. Experience in a U.S.-based architect-engineer firm is preferred.
Current Registered Architect or Professional Engineer license.
Demonstrated experience in programming, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of large multisite facilities and campus-type facilities.
Demonstrated project management experience and ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams.
Self-starter with proficient time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deliver within established time boundaries.
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication skills.
Working knowledge of current commercial building codes and regulations, such as IBC and NFPA.
Proficiency with AutoCAD or analogous computer-aided drafting programs.
Experience developing statements of work and estimating project costs.
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project, and Visio.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government TS/SCI security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain clearance.
For the Senior Engineering Specialist level: experience leading and mentoring junior staff and project estimation experience.

Nice To Haves

Professional Bachelor of Architecture (BARCH), a master's degree in architecture, or an advanced degree in a related engineering field.
LEED accreditation.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience with high-density data center design, construction, operations, and maintenance.
Experience with design, maintenance, and operations of federal, military, or space launch base facilities and related infrastructure.
Working knowledge of cleanroom facility design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
Familiarity with facility and infrastructure control and supervisory systems, such as SCADA and DCS.
Working knowledge of U.S. defense-industry facility acquisition and operations practices.
Working knowledge of U.S. Department of Defense Unified Facility Criteria documents.
Working knowledge of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) provisions and their role in federal facility acquisition.
Current TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

Work independently, with overall responsibility for project engineer and project administrator duties for assigned projects.
Lead and coordinate teams of technical contributors; identify issues, prioritize tasks, facilitate communication, and serve as spokesperson for the working group.
Identify innovative technologies and operational enhancements to improve facility design, safety, resiliency, reliability, and cost efficiency.
Use or develop and implement advanced analytical techniques to evaluate facility systems and optimize overall system design.
Prepare independent, data-driven technical reports and recommendations for management and customers, communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Develop and evaluate design criteria and review architect-engineer design packages for alignment with design objectives, technical completeness, and accuracy.
Support construction and commissioning activities.
Develop project scopes of work, pre-conceptual design documentation, budgets, project cost estimates, and planning and scheduling documentation for facility acquisition and procurement.
Use a rigorous, methodical problem-solving approach to identify root causes of facility system failures.
Mentor team members by providing orientation, technical guidance, and development insight.
Travel to customer and government facilities and represent the company and department professionally.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
401(k) plan with company-paid contributions of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
Flexible spending accounts.
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
Relocation assistance.
Professional growth and development programs.
Education assistance programs.
Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.