Aerospace Facilities Construction Engineer

Varda Space; 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 facilities and operations on Earth. This role will oversee the design, buildout, and bring-up of infrastructure, facility improvements, and large capital projects at Varda’s current and future sites.

You will work closely with internal teams—including facilities, engineering, production, finance, EHS, supply chain, and site reliability engineering—alongside external contractors and regulatory agencies to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management.
• 2+ years of professional experience in architecture, engineering, or construction management.
• Familiarity with electrical, mechanical, architectural, and structural engineering principles.
• Ability to manage priorities and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to articulate technical and non-technical material clearly to various personnel.

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

Construction management

Project coordination

Technical communication

Multitasking

Regulatory knowledge

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 facilities and operations on Earth. This role will oversee the design, buildout, and bring-up of infrastructure, facility improvements, and large capital projects at Varda’s current and future sites.

You will work closely with internal teams—including facilities, engineering, production, finance, EHS, supply chain, and site reliability engineering—alongside external contractors and regulatory agencies to