Defense Manufacturing & Construction Program Leader

Zachary Piper Solutions; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an experienced leader to manage complex manufacturing, integration, and construction projects supporting defense programs in the United States.

The role involves leading project planning, coordinating with civil planners and engineers, overseeing safety, cost, schedule, and quality, and presenting updates to senior leadership. Travel up to 50% domestically is required. Candidates should have DoD program experience and be eligible for a 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).
• 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

Project leadership

Program management

Construction management

Manufacturing processes

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Planning/Operations

Tools

SolidWorks

Revit

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an experienced leader to manage complex manufacturing, integration, and construction projects supporting defense programs in the United States.

The role involves leading project planning, coordinating with civil planners and engineers, overseeing safety, cost, schedule, and quality, and presenting updates to senior leadership. Travel up to 50% domestically is required. Candidates should have DoD program experience and be eligible for a security clearance.