Facilities Project Manager

axiomspace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space in Houston is seeking a resilient, high-energy Facilities Project Manager to support the Facilities team as we expand and outfit our campuses to meet growing business needs. You will care about thoughtful building design, systems, and problem solving, with strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.

The role involves managing construction, renovations, and upgrades, documenting progress daily, reading blueprints, and ensuring compliance with building regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, education, and training.
• 5+ years of facilities experience with construction, planning, design, and space allocation.
• Laboratory construction is preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Facility Management Software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from initiation to closure, ensuring timely delivery.
• Visit job sites daily to monitor quality, safety, and progress.
• Maintain project documentation with daily logs and photo records.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations and technical standards.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors.

Skills

Construction project management

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Facility Management Software

Job description

OVERVIEW

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond. For more information about Axiom Space, visit www.axiomspace.com.

Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Facilities Project Manager who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

POSITION SUMMARY

Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Facilities Project Manager, who will primarily be responsible for aiding Axiom's Facilities team with expanding and outfitting all our facilities to meet Axiom's expanding business needs. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about thoughtful building design, building systems, and excels at problem solving. The role requires strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsibilities will include ensuring all projects are completed efficiently, safely, and within budget.
• Oversee new construction, renovations, and upgrades of Axiom facilities.
• Visit job sites daily to document and ensure the quality, safety, and progress of the work.
• Record activities on a daily log for all project documentation.
• Maintain photo records of all phases of the assigned projects.
• Oversee assigned projects from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, to closure.
• Must be able to read and interpret technical diagrams and blueprints.
• Oversee assigned new construction, renovations, and special projects.
• Review pre-construction plans and documentation to ensure construction materials and techniques meet requirements.
• Attend and participate in all progress meetings for assigned projects.
• Adhere to Federal state and local building regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with projects architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership
• Implementing and maintaining agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle
• Perform additional job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, education, and training
• 5+ years of facilities experience with construction, planning, design, and space allocation.
• Laboratory construction is preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft office and Facility Management Software.
• Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results

Core Skills

• Familiarity and knowledge of local building codes, and international building codes.
• Solid understanding and knowledge of building design, specifications, site requirements, and construction
• Direct experience with day-to-day management of construction projects
• Experience with HVAC, plumbing, and power operations.
• Experience with gas piping systems for aerospace services, including nitrogen, helium, oxygen, and compressed air.
• Experience creating and implementing process/design solutions with minimal impact to business operations.
• Able to quickly assess and perform troubleshooting to initiate repair/replacement.
• Ability to work in a fast pace, dynamic environment, under possible extended work hours and tight deadlines
• Attention to detail, ability to see interactions with other systems to avoid problems.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and presentations.
• Ability to effectively present information and