Construction Manager

Stealthrocketrystartup; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Relocation support

Meals provided daily

Company housing

Job summary

Stealthrocketrystartup in Germany is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the delivery of complex construction and infrastructure projects across our site, from propulsion test stands to manufacturing facilities for orbital launch vehicle production. The role blends technical, commercial, and stakeholder-management duties, with fluency in German essential.

You will lead planning, delivery, safety, and commissioning, coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors,

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing construction programmes in industrial, aerospace, defence, manufacturing, energy, or high-reliability environments.
• Proven experience delivering projects from early definition through construction, commissioning and handover.
• Strong understanding of planning, contractor management, commercial control, risk management and governance.

Responsibilities

• Own the planning and delivery of multiple construction and infrastructure projects across the site.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, internal stakeholders, and government officials.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, contracts, risks, dependencies, and milestones.
• Lead development and review of designs, construction plans, permits, method statements, and project documentation.
• Ensure construction activities meet safety, quality, reliability, security, and operational standards.
• Oversee commissioning, handover and close-out to readiness for manufacturing, assembly, testing and operations.

Skills

German language

Construction management

Project governance

Contractor management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in construction management or related field

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the delivery of a wide range of complex construction and infrastructure projects across our site. These projects will range from small propulsion test stands and supporting facilities through to the larger infrastructure required to manufacture and assemble our orbital launch vehicle, and the propellant to operate it.

This is a highly varied role involving technical, commercial, operational, and stakeholder-management responsibilities. You will work with architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, government officials, and internal teams to deliver complex facilities safely, efficiently, and to the required standard.

While we dont expect previous experience in rocketry, the ideal candidate will have proven experience managing construction programmes industrial military or high energy sectors, or other high-reliability environment. Fluency in German is essential.

About usWe’re a Germany-based rocketry startup currently in stealth mode, scaling up rapidly to meet the demand for high-performance, reliable, and scalable solid propulsion technologies for space and defense applications.

We are already launching suborbital and ballistic rockets on a regular basis, generating significant revenue and applying our knowledge toward the development of an orbital rocket.

We are working hard to build something truly spectacular.

To thrive here you will need to be comfortable working at pace, with the autonomy to make decisions and execute on them quickly. If you’re excited by hard technical challenges and want a role where you will make a real difference each day to the future of the company, we may be the place for you.

At our company, job titles and career progression are earned, not determined by years of experience alone. They reflect the responsibility you take on and the dedication you bring to each project. If you’re ready to rise to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

Own the planning and delivery of multiple construction and infrastructure projects across the company’s site.

• Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, internal stakeholders, and government officials.

• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, contracts, risks, dependencies, and delivery milestones.

• Lead the development and review of designs, construction plans, permits, method statements, and project documentation.

• Ensure construction activities meet required standards for safety, quality, reliability, security, and operational suitability.

• Oversee commissioning, handover, and close-out activities to ensure facilities are ready for manufacturing, assembly, testing, and operations.

What we are looking for

Significant experience managing complex construction programmes in an industrial, aerospace, defence, manufacturing, energy, or other high-reliability environment.

• Proven experience delivering projects from early definition and design through construction, commissioning, and handover.

• Strong understanding of construction planning, contractor management, commercial control, risk management, and project governance.

• Experience working with architects, engineering consultants, construction companies, regulators, local authorities, and government stakeholders.

• Fluent German, with the ability to communicate confidently with local stakeholders, contractors, authorities, and project partners.

• A degree or equivalent professional experience in construction management, civil engineering, structural engineering, project management, or a related discipline.

Desirable experience

Industrial facilities in high energy or military sectors such as aerospace infrastructure, launch sites, test facilities, manufacturing plants, or high-reliability production environments.

• Construction or commissioning of test stands, hazardous-process facilities, clean areas, workshops, utilities, or specialist engineering infrastructure.

• Experience working within regulated environments involving hazardous materials, explosives, high-energy systems, or demanding safety requirements.

• Experience managing design changes, construction variations, procurement packages, contractor claims, and commercial negotiations.

• Familiarity with construction contracts, permitting, planning approvals, environmental requirements, and German construction regulations.

• Experience supporting the rapid development of facilities within an early-stage or fast-growing company.

Benefits and important information

• We offer top-decile compensation packages, bonuses and meaningful equity, to attract exceptional aerospace talent.

• Every employee is awarded stock options in the company, you will directly benefit from your own hard work and success.

• Comprehensive relocation support including flights, shipping and visas.

• Lunch, dinner and drinks provided everyday

• Free access to shared company housing

Please note, we are a fast paced, hyper-scaling startup. You will need to be comfortable working extended hours with high levels of autonomy, ownership, and flexibility, with contracts structured around a 48-hour working week.

We are committed to building an equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, has equal access to opportunity, and can thrive. We welcome different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences—and believe our differences make us stronger.

Please submit applications in English

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