Aerospace Construction Project Engineer

Varda Space Industries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Varda Space Industries is seeking a Construction Project Engineer to support expanding Earth-based facilities and operations. You will oversee design, buildout, and bring-up of infrastructure and large capital projects at current and future sites, coordinating with facilities, engineering, production, finance, EHS, and regulatory agencies.

You will manage scope, budgets, schedules, and resources, review design deliverables, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and maintain rigorous project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute the entire lifecycle of multidisciplinary construction projects, from scope development through closeout
• Support development of project scope, budgets, schedules and resources in coordination with internal stakeholders, general and sub-contractors, vendors, and other external stakeholders
• Collect and evaluate competitive proposals from architects, engineers, vendors, consultants, and contractors, making selections based on quality, compliance and value
• Write and manage contracts with architects, engineers, vendors, consultants, and contractors across multiple disciplines
• Support design reviews to ensure alignment with municipal and regulatory standards/codes, coordinating with architectural & engineering (A&E) contractors on design deliverables
• Facilitate expedient approvals from municipal, county, and regulatory agencies on applicable project aspects, including permitting and inspections
• Monitor and expedite material procurements to ensure conformity with project schedules
• Maintain an active presence in the field through consistent site visits and inspections, as well as communication with architects, engineers, vendors, consultants, and contractors
• Promptly resolve design and construction discrepancies in the field with applicable stakeholders
• Ensure project milestones are completed within acceptable scheduling and budgetary parameters, optimizing for speed without sacrificing quality or scope
• Communicate project updates and risks to Varda leadership and stakeholders on a regular, frequent basis
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance at construction project sites in coordination with contractors, EHS, and other applicable stakeholders
• Review and approve contractor invoices, progress payment requests, and change order proposals, ensuring accuracy and adherence to contract terms and negotiating as appropriate
• Maintain organized project documentation, including designs and specifications, proposals, contracts, permits and related submittals, RFIs, invoices, change orders, and closeout documents
• Lead coordination with end-user stakeholders and facilities teams to ensure operational alignment and a smooth handoff for ongoing building operations and maintenance
• Manage tools, documentation, data, processes and systems related to construction projects
• Support real estate planning, space allocation, and other facilities-related initiatives as needed

Skills

Project management

Multitasking

Technical communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Smartsheet

Job description

Varda Space Industries is seeking a Construction Project Engineer to support expanding Earth-based facilities and operations. You will oversee design, buildout, and bring-up of infrastructure and large capital projects at current and future sites, coordinating with facilities, engineering, production, finance, EHS, and regulatory agencies.

You will manage scope, budgets, schedules, and resources, review design deliverables, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and maintain rigorous project