Construction Project Manager

iRocket; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Wellness Resources

Job summary

iRocket in Hauppauge, New York is seeking a Construction Project Engineer to lead the development of their factory and facility infrastructure. This role is critical for enabling production and test operations through effective project implementation and coordination with contractors.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, demonstrate problem-solving skills in project management, and have a commitment to maintaining project schedules and budgets. Benefits include a comprehensive health care plan and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in industrial construction preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development of iRocket's facility infrastructure.
• Manage project documentation and oversee contractor selection.
• Monitor project schedule, budget, and deliverables.

Skills

Technical drawing interpretation

Project scheduling

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Collaboration tools

Documentation software

Job description

iRocket is engineering fully reusable, fully autonomous small launch vehicles to enable responsive, cost-effective, and sustainable access to space. Our team is building the infrastructure—both in orbit and on the ground—needed to support frequent launches and mission operations.

The Role

We are seeking a Construction Project Engineer to lead and support the development of iRocket's factory, test, and facility infrastructure. This role will play a key role enabling our production and test operations by implementing facility projects, collaborating with contractors, and coordinating with internal stakeholders.

• Support all aspects of project implementation from planning through execution
• Create scopes of work, obtain competitive bids, and oversee contractor selection
• Conduct job walk-downs and interface with vendors, engineers, and internal teams
• Review technical plans, drawings, and specifications to ensure alignment with project goals
• Monitor project schedule, budget, and deliverables
• Respond to scope, schedule, or deliverable questions from stakeholders
• Manage and maintain all project documentation (RFIs, submittals, change orders, etc.)
• Participate in meetings and presentations with senior leadership as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, plans, and specifications
• Experience in facilities, infrastructure, or industrial construction in aerospace or high-reliability sectors
• Strong computer and software skills (project scheduling, documentation, collaboration tools)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal teams, vendors, and contractors
• Aptitude for problem-solving, balancing scope, cost, and schedule

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Wellness Resources