Construction Project Manager

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. Job Summary The Facilities Division is dedicated to providing quality leadership, agile solutions, and exceptional enterprise-integrated services that enable The Aerospace Corporation to achieve mission success in the rapidly evolving space enterprise environment. The Facilities Construction Department, a critical unit within the Facilities Division, leads general building and grounds improvement projects as well as major construction initiatives across the Corporation's owned and leased building portfolio nationwide. The Construction Project Manager (Facilities Construction Staff III/IV) serves as the primary leader overseeing all phases of assigned capital projects—from design and pre-construction through construction execution and project close-out. This role requires comprehensive project management expertise to deliver complex facility improvements that directly support mission-critical operations. Please note: This is a construction project management position, distinct from engineering design or maintenance/operations roles. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or or related discipline is required
A minimum of (4) or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional experience involved in project or construction management of commercial and/or public project is required. Experience must include a minimum of one project as a project manager with a value of $10M or more
Excellent grasp of theories, principles and practices related to scheduling
Experience with construction project management software
Knowledge of city building codes
Ability to prioritize all tasks and projects for on-time completion
Strong organizational skills including maintaining all project files and record drawings
Demonstrated flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational needs
Strong written and oral communication skills; assist in written materials including correspondence, reports, and guidelines
Possess time management and project management skills
Willing to support minimal travel for program support (as needed)
This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
A minimum of (6) or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional experience involved in project or construction management of commercial and/or public project is required. Experience must include a minimum of one project as a project manager with a value of $10M or more

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 is preferred
Design Build Experience is desired
Experience utilizing Autodesk Bluebeam is a nice-to-have
A current and active security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government, is strongly preferred. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Responsibilities

Reviews drawings and specifications for conformance with company/partner organizations standards and code requirements
Makes field checks as often as necessary to determine compliance with contract documents
Reviews the process and monitors monthly payments for the contractor, architects, engineer and any other pertinent parties
Receives, reviews, and negotiate Contractor Change Order Proposal(s) to achieve fair and reasonable price in accordance with the contract terms & conditions and General Conditions; Provide Fair Cost Estimate as required for Change Order Approval
Coordinates with Architect (in-house or consultant) and internal orgs for timely development of program requirements, design drawings, construction documents based on customer requirements
Oversees and reviews the work of architectural and engineering consultants for successful bidding and constructability
Manage all contractor project logs, track status, and assists in the review of Request for Information (RFIs), submittals, Change Order Proposals for proper submission/ responses; Reviews substitution submittal from contractors to ensure specifications and/or Aerospace standards are in compliance
Assists in the selection process of outside design consultants and interface as often as necessary with the customers regarding project status, project requirements, project approval and coordination with other departments
Prepares Construction Statements of Work (SOWs) for obtaining proposals from outside contractors, coordinates with in-house designers and engineers for design build SOW
Manages both project budget and schedule; monitors both project budget on a monthly basis and ensures the budget always accurately reflects the project status/ progress
Manages daily/ upcoming activities of the contractor, reviews contractor construction schedule for conformance with company standards and practices related to scheduling

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect