Construction Program Manager – Aerospace & Govt Facilities

General Atomics; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking a Construction Management professional to join its Construction Services Group in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on electrical work for small construction projects, tenant improvements, and facility modifications within active facilities.

The position requires leading multiple projects, coordinating schedules and budgets, and maintaining safety, quality, and stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of progressive professional project administration experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing commercial, industrial, or institutional construction projects.
• Experience coordinating contractors, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, budgeting, and project management principles.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance, if required.
• Ability to travel between sites throughout the Poway campus as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent construction and facility improvement projects from planning through completion while maintaining schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Coordinate project schedules, budgets, contractors, vendors, and internal resources to ensure successful project execution and minimize operational disruptions in occupied facilities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between internal customers, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor project progress, quality, safety, and compliance with company standards, building codes, and applicable regulations.
• Review project plans, specifications, and scope of work to ensure accuracy, constructability, and alignment with customer requirements.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Facilities, Operations, EH&S, Security, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation including cost estimates, schedules, procurement requests, bid packages, change orders, and project closeout documentation.
• Support contractor selection, bid evaluations, and contract administration; review contractor performance to ensure work is completed according to project requirements.
• Track project costs and provide regular status updates and reports to management.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans to minimize schedule and budget impacts.
• Support development of capital improvement projects and facility modifications, and participate in project planning meetings by providing technical recommendations.
• Promote a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with company safety requirements and established construction practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Reading drawings

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

General Atomics is seeking a Construction Management professional to join its Construction Services Group in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on electrical work for small construction projects, tenant improvements, and facility modifications within active facilities.

The position requires leading multiple projects, coordinating schedules and budgets, and maintaining safety, quality, and stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.