Marine Vessel Construction Project Lead

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Stock options

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Project Construction Manager to oversee a multi-disciplinary shipyard build of a marine vessel designed for at-sea recovery of orbital boosters. You will be embedded at the shipyard for the ~20-month program, coordinating with ABS, USCG, and the Technical Lead to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will drive daily construction execution, review technical drawings, manage subcontractors, and support procurement and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in an engineering discipline related to marine construction.
• 2+ years in shipyard construction, port engineering, or marine maintenance.
• Familiarity with USCG and ABS processes and CFRs in marine projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction activities at the shipyard under technical direction.
• Monitor contractor performance for quality, schedule, and specs compliance.
• Track milestones, identify risks, and propose mitigations to leadership.
• Prepare progress reports for Technical Lead and management.
• Coordinate with ABS surveyors and USCG on inspections and compliance.
• Support procurement, installation schedules, and commissioning plans.
• Review blueprints and drawings to guide decisions and OEM practices.
• Maintain construction logs and documentation.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective written and verbal

Strong safety mindset

Experience in shipyard construction

Read blueprints & schematics

Education

B.S. degree in Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or equivalent

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Project Construction Manager to oversee a multi-disciplinary shipyard build of a marine vessel designed for at-sea recovery of orbital boosters. You will be embedded at the shipyard for the ~20-month program, coordinating with ABS, USCG, and the Technical Lead to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will drive daily construction execution, review technical drawings, manage subcontractors, and support procurement and commissioning.