Construction Project Manager II

BLUE ORIGIN•Hutto, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions and supports business units, functions, and locations across the company. The Construction Project Manager will deliver capital construction projects on Blue Origin’s new Hutto campus, from design handoff through closeout and occupancy. The role is accountable for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety across general contractors and specialty trades, and serves as the single point of accountability to Blue Origin stakeholders. The manager leads a site team that includes a Construction Superintendent, Project Engineer, and Project Administrator. Blue Origin’s Facilities Construction team is developing a new campus in Hutto, Texas (Constellation Park), delivering buildings, infrastructure, and site work for programs that build and fly hardware. The position is based on site in Hutto and supports the campus from ground-up construction through occupancy, coordinating with Facilities Engineering, Facilities Operations, Security, IT, EHS, and the programs moving into the facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
8 or more years of commercial, industrial, or mission-critical construction project management experience.
Demonstrated delivery of large, multi-trade projects, such as manufacturing, warehouse, lab, or office buildings, on schedule and on budget.
Working knowledge of construction contracts, including GMP, lump sum, and design-build; change management; and cost control.
Experience with building codes, permitting, and inspections.
Strong communication skills and ability to lead contractors and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Ability to work on an active construction site and travel to other Blue Origin sites as needed.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

PMP, DBIA, or CCM certification.
Experience delivering industrial or manufacturing facilities with process utilities such as compressed air, process cooling, specialty gases, or high-bay cranes.
Experience with new-campus or greenfield site development in Central Texas.
Familiarity with Procore, Primavera P6 or MS Project, and Bluebeam.
OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

Lead ground-up and tenant improvement construction projects through preconstruction, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
Own project budgets and forecasts; review and approve pay applications, change orders, and contingency use.
Build and manage integrated project schedules, identify critical-path risks, and drive recovery plans.
Manage general contractors, design-build partners, and specialty subcontractors to contract requirements.
Partner with Facilities Engineering and design consultants on constructability, value engineering, and design changes.
Coordinate permitting and inspections with the City of Hutto, Williamson County, utilities, and other authorities having jurisdiction.
Drive a zero-harm safety culture with EHS and the Superintendent, and enforce site safety plans.
Lead owner-architect-contractor (OAC) meetings and report status, cost, and risk to Blue Origin leadership.
Coordinate with IT, Security, Facilities Operations, and receiving programs to plan turnover, move-in, and occupancy.
Ensure complete closeout, including punch lists, O&M manuals, warranties, as-builts, and lessons learned.
Support procurement of construction services, including scopes of work, bid leveling, and contract recommendations.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year, based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results; eligibility and amounts are not guaranteed and may change or be canceled.