Sr Construction Project Manager

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA

9d•$156,000 - $234,000

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for planning, design, and execution of capital construction projects that support rocket manufacturing. The role oversees complex, high-bay, mission-critical facilities and supporting infrastructure, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with aerospace, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The position works with the Design team to align projects with long-term corporate objectives and facilitate strategic planning and work completion. It oversees project budgets, cost-benefit analysis, resource allocation, and financial auditing; develops risk-mitigation and contingency plans; and evaluates project lifecycles to identify efficiencies and reduce operational friction. The Construction Design & Delivery team collaborates with manufacturing and other internal teams, government agencies, utility suppliers, vendors, and contractors to deliver factory infrastructure that meets operational, safety, environmental, budget, schedule, and quality requirements.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive project management experience.
Documented history of delivering high-stakes, million-dollar initiatives.
Proven delivery of capital and development projects.
Strong understanding of heavy equipment foundations and structural systems.
Strong understanding of MEP and process utilities.
Experience managing A/E firms, contractors, design-build firms, and multiple concurrent projects.

Nice To Haves

Capital and development project experience in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, defense, or energy.
Experience in aerospace, rocket manufacturing, or similarly regulated environments.
Knowledge of hazardous materials, propulsion systems, or test facilities.
Experience with fast-track and design-build project delivery models.
Strong financial and schedule control discipline.
Ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
High ownership mindset with a bias toward execution.

Responsibilities

Plan, design, and execute capital construction projects supporting rocket manufacturing.
Oversee delivery of complex, high-bay, mission-critical facilities and supporting infrastructure.
Work with the Design team to align projects with long-term corporate objectives and facilitate strategic planning and completion of work.
Oversee project budgets, conduct cost-benefit analysis, allocate resources, and maintain project profitability through financial auditing.
Design and implement risk-mitigation frameworks, anticipate bottlenecks, and develop contingency strategies to protect schedule and quality.
Work to eliminate or minimize negative impacts to the company's mission.
Evaluate project lifecycles to identify and institutionalize workflow efficiencies and apply best practices to reduce operational friction.
Manage A/E firms, contractors, design-build firms, and multiple concurrent projects.