Senior Project Controls Specialist - Launch Infrastructure Development

BLUE ORIGIN • West Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Senior Project Controls Specialist to join our Launch Infrastructure Development construction team. In this role, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining robust project controls systems to monitor cost, schedule, and performance metrics for this critical aerospace facility. You will work closely with construction managers, engineers, and contractors to track progress, identify trends, forecast outcomes, and provide data-driven insights that enable proactive decision-making throughout the construction lifecycle.

Requirements

• 10+ years of project controls experience with at least 5 years in complex construction projects
• Demonstrated expertise with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and cost control systems
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and sequences
• Experience with earned value management systems and performance metrics
• Proven ability to analyze complex datasets and provide actionable insights
• Excellent communication skills with ability to clearly present technical information
• Experience supporting large capital projects (>$50M)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel for complex data analysis

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business
• Industry certifications such as PMP, PSP, EVP, or CCP
• Experience with aerospace, defense, or industrial construction projects
• Knowledge of government contracting and reporting requirements
• Familiarity with construction management software (e.g., Procore, CMiC)
• Background in risk management and quantitative risk analysis
• Experience with Oracle Unifier, Power BI, or similar advanced reporting tools
• Prior work on projects with complex regulatory and compliance requirements

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive project controls systems for schedule and cost management
• Create and update integrated master schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling software
• Perform critical path analysis and identify schedule risks and opportunities
• Track actual costs against budgets and provide regular variance analyses
• Develop earned value metrics and reporting systems tailored to launch facility construction
• Forecast cost and schedule trends, providing early warning of potential deviations
• Validate contractor progress claims and payment applications
• Prepare comprehensive monthly project status reports for executive management
• Support change management processes with impact analyses and documentation
• Facilitate schedule risk assessments and quantitative risk analyses
• Coordinate with procurement and contracts teams to integrate supply chain milestones
• Lead schedule integration efforts between multiple contractors and work packages

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.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

What This Job Offers

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