Defense Manufacturing & Construction Program Lead

Piper Companies; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an experienced leader to manage defense-focused manufacturing, integration, and construction programs. Responsibilities include leading planning and execution, overseeing schedules and staffing, managing contractors and engineers, and coordinating with government authorities from design through testing.

Travel up to 50% may be required. Position requires in-depth understanding of defense programs and eligibility to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing, industrial, construction engineering, or operations experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Planning, or Operations/Production Management.
• 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.).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and construction methods.
• Defense industry or military installation experience.
• Must be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, integration, construction, and execution efforts.
• Oversee reviews, schedules, resource planning, staffing, and progress.
• Manage contractors, engineers, and technical teams.
• Coordinate with civil planners, 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

Project leadership

Manufacturing processes

Construction management

Systems integration

Contractor oversight

Engineering judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD drawings (SolidWorks)

Revit

Inventor

PLM/PDM systems

GD&T

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an experienced leader to manage defense-focused manufacturing, integration, and construction programs. Responsibilities include leading planning and execution, overseeing schedules and staffing, managing contractors and engineers, and coordinating with government authorities from design through testing.

Travel up to 50% may be required. Position requires in-depth understanding of defense programs and eligibility to obtain a security clearance.