Senior Construction Manager - Launch Infrastructure Development

Blue Origin • Space Coast, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. The position is part of our launch facility development organization which oversees and supports new construction projects along with facilities operations and maintenance. This role requires working closely with our internal launch and system partners such as mission operations, fluids, electrical, mechanical, and command & control to define, manage, and execute the architectural, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and industrial requirements from concept to completion and turnover. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• 8+ years of progressive experience in construction management or project management, with demonstrated ownership of large-scale, technically complex industrial or manufacturing facility projects
• Proven ability to manage technically complex, multi-discipline projects using independent judgment and initiative
• Strong working knowledge of construction procedures, best practices, means and methods, and work safety standards
• Experience developing and managing project scope, budgets, and schedules from day-to-day task level through overall program oversight
• Strong understanding of the Critical Path Method (CPM) for project scheduling, including the ability to develop, analyze, and maintain CPM schedules to identify critical and near-critical paths, assess float consumption, evaluate schedule impacts from change orders or delays, and drive recovery planning — experience gained managing complex, multi-trade automotive or industrial facility builds is highly applicable.
• Ability to read and interpret technical plans, drawings, specifications, and 3D modeling applications
• Experience coordinating with government agencies on permitting, land use, and development approvals
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Effective communicator and collaborator with strong judgment, initiative, and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Must be able to successfully apply for and obtain badging at a government installation
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs., climb multiple flights of stairs, withstand prolonged standing, and work in varying outdoor weather conditions

Nice To Haves

• Background in construction management for automobile manufacturing, large-scale industrial manufacturing facilities, or launch infrastructure
• Candidates who have managed greenfield or brownfield construction of automotive assembly plants, stamping facilities, battery manufacturing plants, paint shops, or body shops are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Your experience managing complex, multi-trade builds with demanding quality, safety, and commissioning standards translates directly to our environment.
• Familiarity with construction in active or operational industrial environments, including trade sequencing, live utility tie-ins, and operations/construction interface management
• Experience managing large general contractors and specialty subcontractors across multiple concurrent scopes
• Experience with Project Management Platforms (i.e., Procore, New Forma, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project or P6 Primavera

Responsibilities

• Own all phases of the project lifecycle including permitting, design management, procurement, construction execution, and commissioning
• Develop comprehensive project management plans encompassing requirements definition, scope, assumptions, cost baselines, and schedule
• Author requests for proposals (RFPs) and statements of work (SOWs) for engineering services, construction, and fabrication activities
• Partner with internal and external mission and systems leads to define requirements and ensure scope is accurately captured and controlled
• Drive design and construction execution within approved budget and schedule milestones, including active management of change orders; report variances and implement mitigation and recovery strategies
• Evaluate program-driven scope changes by developing structured impact assessments and revised execution plans
• Integrate and de-conflict construction activities with adjacent live operations to protect personnel safety and minimize cost and schedule impacts — a skill directly transferable from active manufacturing environments
• Provide design direction; review and approve design and construction documents for conformance to project requirements
• Review and approve RFIs and contractor submittals
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies including the 45th Space Wing on site planning, construction permits, waivers, security, and site access and deliveries
• Identify, document, and actively manage project risks and opportunities
• Review non-conformances, dispositions, and rework directives while clearly communicating cost and schedule impacts to stakeholders

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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