Defense Manufacturing and Construction Program Lead

Piper Companies; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks an experienced leader to manage complex manufacturing, integration, and construction projects supporting defense programs. You will lead planning, coordination with engineers and government authorities, and ensure safety, cost, schedule, and quality objectives while reporting to senior leadership.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in manufacturing/industrial engineering, a BS in Engineering or related field, and eligibility for a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing, industrial, construction engineering, or operations experience.
• Experience leading large-scale, long-duration projects.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, BOMs, and redlines.
• Proficiency reviewing CAD models and drawings (SolidWorks, Revit, Inventor, etc.).
• Defense industry or military installation experience.
• Must be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, integration, construction, and execution efforts.
• Oversee manufacturability reviews, schedules, resource planning, staffing, and progress reporting.
• Manage contractors, engineers, and technical teams throughout project lifecycles.
• Coordinate with civil planners, professional engineers, and government authorities from design through testing and turnover.
• Ensure safety, cost, schedule, and quality objectives are met.
• Present project updates to customers and senior leadership.
• Travel domestically as needed (up to 50% at times).

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Staffing

Scheduling

Resource planning

Communication

DOE/DoD familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Planning/OM

Tools

SolidWorks

Revit

Inventor

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks an experienced leader to manage complex manufacturing, integration, and construction projects supporting defense programs. You will lead planning, coordination with engineers and government authorities, and ensure safety, cost, schedule, and quality objectives while reporting to senior leadership.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in manufacturing/industrial engineering, a BS in Engineering or related field, and eligibility for a DoD security clearance.