Construction Project Manager III

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a seasoned Construction Project Manager on Merritt Island to lead complex facility construction programs from planning to completion. You will manage schedules, budgets, documentation, and multi-disciplinary teams while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will negotiate with contractors, coordinate with stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement in project delivery within a launch-site environment. This role emphasizes leadership, quality, and mission focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management.
• 8+ years of experience with complex facility construction/renovation projects.
• Experience leading small- to medium-sized teams integrating multiple subsystems.
• Strong personnel management and mentoring skills.
• Recent facility development/management experience supporting mission-critical operations.
• Experience in sub-contract management including RFPs, specs and SOWs.
• Project leadership with stakeholders, knowledge of manufacturing operations, Launch Site environment, assembly and quality control.
• Proficient in Milestones and MS Project.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong budget management and team leadership skills.
• Project planning, scheduling, and cost estimation.
• Strong safety mindset and hands-on hazardous operations planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide field oversight and develop a customized schedule.
• Negotiate contracts with General Contractors and subcontractors.
• Develop and manage all project documentation.
• Review compliance with state/government regulations and ensure site follows guidelines.
• Manage multiple projects while remaining innovative in challenging situations.
• Conduct site visits and monitor progress; hold regular status meetings.
• Ensure activities move according to pre-determined schedules.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, and required documentation.
• Manage changes in project scope and develop contingency plans.
• Approve invoices and manage billing process.
• Represent the company in project and client meetings.
• Lead projects from initiation to closing lifecycle, including plans, budgets, schedules, stakeholders, requirements, risks, and changes.

Education

B.S. in Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management

Tools

Milestones

MS Project

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Application Close Date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Job Description

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will push the boundaries of what’s possible in project management, supporting Blue Origin’s Construction Center of Excellence team. You will make substantive contributions to the team’s impact on all aspects of building our infrastructure and world‑class facilities. You will manage all aspects of the construction project, including planning, execution, and completion, while also maintaining budgets, schedules, and quality standards. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work effectively with teams and stakeholders, and independently. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities

• Providing field oversight and assistance, and creating a customized schedule
• Negotiating contracts with General Contractors and subcontractors
• Development and management of all project documentation
• Review compliance with state and government regulations and ensure project or site location follows all guidelines
• Must be able to manage multiple projects while being innovative and creative in challenging situations
• Performs site visits and monitors progress of construction activities regularly, and holds regular status meetings with all sub-teams
• Ensure construction activities move according to pre‑determined schedule(s)
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, required documentation, presentations analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas
• Working with project teams to proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans
• Approves all invoices and manage the billing process
• Represent the Company in project meetings, client meetings, etc.
• Initiating, planning, completing, monitoring, and closing construction projects throughout their lifecycles, to include:
  • Developing project plans, budgets, and schedules.
  • Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Eliciting and documenting stakeholder requirements
  • Identifying project dependencies, risks, and schedule impacts.
  • Reporting project progress (status, risks, opportunities, roadblocks, and KPIs)
  • Assisting in contract negotiations.
  • Monitoring contractor progress via frequent site visits.
  • Reviewing and approving invoices and payment applications.
  • Evaluating and processing change requests and change orders.
  • Assisting in resolution of payment or performance disputes
  • Solve daily project issues

Qualifications

• Prefer B.S. in Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management
• Minimum over 8 years of experience with complex facility construction and renovations projects to include both vertical and horizontal construction
• Experience leading and managing small- to medium‑sized teams integrating multiple subsystems to meet a top level system requirement
• Strong personnel management and mentoring skills
• Recent facility development or management experience supporting mission critical operations
• Experience in sub‑contract management of suppliers including request for proposal, specification and statement of work
• Project leadership with the ability to work with stakeholders, knowledge of manufacturing operations, Launch Site environment, assembly processes, and quality control
• Proficient in project management software (Milestones, MS Project)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong project management, budget management and team leadership skills
• Project planning, schedule and cost estimation
• Strong safety mindset and experience, including hands‑on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical operations

Desired

• Experience with launch site, spacecraft manufacturing, Project leadership with the ability to work with stakeholders, knowledge of manufacturing operations, Launch Site environment, assembly processes, and quality control integration and test
• Knowledge and experience in Local and National Codes
• Knowledge and experience in Safety plans and programs to comply with laws, regulations and policies

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

• Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Aff Lane plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.