Construction Project Engineer

Varda Space Industries•El Segundo, CA

2d•$101,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

Varda Space Industries is looking for a Construction Project Engineer to support our expanding facilities and operations on Earth. This role will be responsible for overseeing and executing the design, buildout, and bring-up of infrastructure, facility improvements, and large capital projects at Varda’s current and future sites. You will work closely with internal teams – including facilities, engineering, production, finance, EHS, supply chain, and site reliability engineering – as well as numerous external contractors and municipal and regulatory agencies, to execute all phases of construction projects from design through closeout.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management
2+ years of professional experience in architecture, engineering, or construction management
Familiarity with electrical, mechanical, architectural, and structural engineering principles
Ability to manage priorities and multiple projects simultaneously, and take on additional responsibilities as needed
Ability to articulate technical and non-technical material clearly to various personnel

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Construction or Engineering Management)
Project Management Professional (PMP), Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP), or equivalent certification
Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and/or Smartsheet
Experience with infrastructure projects in aerospace, manufacturing, cleanroom, and/or pharmaceutical or biotech lab environments

Responsibilities

Oversee and execute the entire lifecycle of multidisciplinary construction projects, from scope development through closeout
Support development of project scope, budgets, schedules and resources in coordination with internal stakeholders, general and sub-contractors, vendors, and other external stakeholders
Collect and evaluate competitive proposals from architects, engineers, vendors, consultants, and contractors, making selections based on quality, compliance and value
Write and manage contracts with architects, engineers, vendors, consultants, and contractors across multiple disciplines
Support design reviews to ensure alignment with municipal and regulatory standards/codes, coordinating with architectural & engineering (A&E) contractors on design deliverables
Facilitate expedient approvals from municipal, county, and regulatory agencies on applicable project aspects, including permitting and inspections
Monitor and expedite material procurements to ensure conformity with project schedules
Maintain an active presence in the field through consistent site visits and inspections, as well as communication with architects, engineers, vendors, consultants, and contractors
Promptly resolve design and construction discrepancies in the field with applicable stakeholders
Ensure project milestones are completed within acceptable scheduling and budgetary parameters, optimizing for speed without sacrificing quality or scope
Communicate project updates and risks to Varda leadership and stakeholders on a regular, frequent basis
Ensure safety and environmental compliance at construction project sites in coordination with contractors, EHS, and other applicable stakeholders
Review and approve contractor invoices, progress payment requests, and change order proposals, ensuring accuracy and adherence to contract terms and negotiating as appropriate
Maintain organized project documentation, including designs and specifications, proposals, contracts, permits and related submittmitals, RFIs, invoices, change orders, and closeout documents
Lead coordination with end-user stakeholders and facilities teams to ensure operational alignment and a smooth handoff for ongoing building operations and maintenance
Manage tools, documentation, data, processes and systems related to construction projects
Support real estate planning, space allocation, and other facilities-related initiatives as needed

Benefits

Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays
100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance
$120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers)
Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic
Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependents
Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start-up
401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested)
$20/pay period cell phone reimbursement
Relocation support for new hires, if needed
Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly
Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success celebrations
Complimentary EV charging