Maintenance & Operations Director

Akima, LLC•Merritt Island, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The M&O Director will provide leadership and support for maintaining and operating NASA facilities, systems, equipment, and utilities (FSEU) at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) under the Spaceport Infrastructure, Maintenance, and Operations Contract. This role involves leading the preventive maintenance (PM), predictive testing and inspection (PTI), and reactive maintenance on assigned FSEU in approximately 900 facilities of varying complexity, coordinating project budgets, schedules, and resources while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and contract requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing technical teams, overseeing M&O execution, and serving as the primary point of contact for FSEU stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in project management, construction management, engineering, or a related field.
15+ years of relevant experience in maintenance operations management, including leadership of technical teams.
Strong leadership and organizational skills, with proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Expertise in project budgeting, scheduling, and resource management.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders and team members.
In-depth knowledge of safety compliance requirements and best practices in a technical environment.
Strong knowledge and management of Metrics for performance management and execution.
Secret Clearance Required.

Nice To Haves

PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
High school diploma or equivalent with at least 19 years of relevant experience (4 additional years required in lieu of a degree).
Previous experience managing maintenance and operations projects in a NASA or government contract environment.
Familiarity with spaceport operations, infrastructure maintenance, and facilities management.
Leadership, Communications, and Team Building.
Project Management and Coordination.
Safety and Compliance Oversight.
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making.
Stakeholder Communication and Engagement.

Responsibilities

Provide on-site and office-based support for maintenance and operations of FSEU, ensuring effective execution and alignment with contract and project objectives.
Assist estimators with task estimating for project planning and resource allocation.
Coordinate project budgets, schedules, materials, and personnel to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
Lead and guide technical staff, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and resolving challenges to maintain productivity and quality standards.
Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, addressing inquiries, providing updates, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Document and present facilities status reports, highlighting progress, risks, and mitigation plans as needed.
Ensure compliance with NASA and OSHA safety and environmental regulations, policies, and procedures to maintain a secure and hazard-free work environment.
Oversee daily management of work control activities, including work execution, personnel supervision, and resource utilization.
Drive process improvements to optimize efficiency, reliability, responsiveness, and to reduce costs, and enhance project outcomes.