Facilities Project Manager

Axiom Space • Houston, CA

11d

About The Position

Axiom Space is seeking a Facilities Project Manager to support the Facilities team in expanding and outfitting facilities to meet the company’s business needs. The role is suited to a resilient, high-energy person with an interest in building design and systems and strong organizational, time-management, communication, and problem-solving skills. The manager oversees facilities construction, renovations, upgrades, and other assigned projects throughout their full lifecycle, ensuring work is completed efficiently, safely, and within budget. The role involves regular job-site visits, project documentation, reviewing plans and construction materials, participating in progress meetings, coordinating with architects, engineers, and contractors, and communicating progress and issues to stakeholders and leadership. The work environment is generally office-based but may involve indoor or outdoor work depending on the task. Evening and weekend work may be needed to meet critical project milestones. Access to export-controlled technical data or technology may require additional screening, and eligibility is a condition of employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, education, and training.
• At least 5 years of facilities experience involving construction, planning, design, and space allocation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and facilities management software.
• Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Good judgment and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills to meet tight deadlines while delivering high-quality results.
• Familiarity with local and international building codes.
• Solid understanding of building design, specifications, site requirements, and construction.
• Direct experience managing construction projects day to day.
• Experience with HVAC, plumbing, and power operations.
• Experience with gas piping systems for aerospace services, including nitrogen, helium, oxygen, and compressed air.
• Experience creating and implementing process or design solutions with minimal impact to business operations.
• Ability to quickly assess issues and troubleshoot to initiate repair or replacement.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, including possible extended work hours and tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail and ability to recognize interactions with other systems to prevent problems.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and presentations.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers.
• Passion for space and the mission; entrepreneurial growth mindset; high emotional intelligence; and ability to collaborate across teams and functions.
• Ability to use systems and tools to work smarter and faster.
• Embody the company’s values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork, and demonstrate accountability, technical rigor, execution discipline, and pride of delivery.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
• Meet applicable export-control screening requirements as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Laboratory construction experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are completed efficiently, safely, and within budget.
• Oversee new construction, renovations, upgrades, and special projects at Axiom facilities.
• Visit job sites daily to document and verify work quality, safety, and progress.
• Maintain daily project logs and photo records throughout all project phases.
• Manage projects from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, control, and closure.
• Read and interpret technical diagrams and blueprints.
• Review pre-construction plans and documentation to verify that materials and construction methods meet requirements.
• Attend and participate in progress meetings for assigned projects.
• Comply with federal, state, and local building regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with project architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Communicate project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
• Implement and maintain agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level