Construction Project Manager

Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc.; Village of New Hyde Park (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

A cutting-edge aerospace company in New Hyde Park seeks a Construction Project Engineer to lead and support infrastructure development. Responsibilities include managing project execution, overseeing contractors, and ensuring project alignment with technical goals. Candidates are expected to hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have experience in aerospace or high-reliability construction. Competitive benefits include healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• Experience in facilities, infrastructure, or industrial construction in aerospace or high-reliability sectors.
• Strong computer and software skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of project implementation from planning through execution.
• Create scopes of work, obtain competitive bids, and oversee contractor selection.
• Monitor project schedule, budget, and deliverables.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Project documentation skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Problem-solving aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Project scheduling software

Documentation and collaboration tools

Job description

Overview

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.

Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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