Construction Project Manager

Castelion

Albuquerque (NM)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 165,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance

Four weeks of paid time off per year

Job summary

A defense development company is seeking a Construction Project Manager in Albuquerque, NM. The role involves planning and executing construction projects, managing budgets, and coordinating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in project management, strong leadership and communication skills, and a relevant degree. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including stock options and comprehensive insurance.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in construction project management or site development.
Proven ability to lead construction or expansion projects.
Strong working knowledge of construction methods and project controls.

Responsibilities

Lead all phases of construction projects from initial planning to handover.
Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans.
Source and manage contractors, negotiate contracts, and oversee execution.

Skills

Construction project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field

Job description

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This range is provided by Castelion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Stock options
Direct message the job poster from Castelion

Scaling an A+ Team | Engineers Wanted: Get Your Hands Dirty, See Your Work Fly in Weeks (Not Years) | Design it. Build it. Test it. Then watch it fly…

About Castelion

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production: one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. We're designing, building, and testing next generation long range strike weapons systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge and deter future conflicts.

Construction Project Manager

As Construction Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning and executing the build-out of new operational and R&D sites for Castelion. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, architects, and local authorities to ensure our facilities are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with our mission needs. This role requires a high level of autonomy, field presence, and the ability to thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

Lead all phases of construction projects from initial planning and permitting through ground-breaking to commissioning and handover
Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans
Work closely with leadership to translate program and engineering requirements into facility specifications
Source and manage contractors, negotiate contracts, and oversee day-to-day execution
Coordinate with local jurisdictions to secure necessary permits and approvals
Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards
Provide regular reporting on progress, cost, and key milestones to leadership
Travel as needed to support active and upcoming site development projects (primary sites include Torrance, CA and Midland, TX)

Basic Requirements

5+ years of experience in construction project management or site development
Proven ability to lead fast-paced, ground-up construction or expansion projects
Strong working knowledge of construction methods, contracts, permitting, and project controls
Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and shifting priorities with minimal oversight
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Ability and willingness to travel regularly between project sites

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience supporting aerospace, defense, R&D, or industrial infrastructure projects
Familiarity with environmental permitting or DoD compliance requirements
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field

All employees are granted long-term stock incentives as part of their employment at Castelion. All employees receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offers four weeks of paid time off per year.

Leadership Qualities

Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving. Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are ultimately implemented. Successfully bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. The ability to personally resolve minor issues in development without requiring significant support.
High Commitment, High Initiative. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Castelion's mission and consistently look for ways to contribute to the company's technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong sense of accountability and integrity.
Clear Communicator. Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve company‑desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Emails, IMs and verbal interactions are logical, drive clarity, and detailed enough to eliminate ambiguity.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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