Project Manager - Aerospace Construction Projects

JP Donovan Construction; Rockledge (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Self-perform advantage

Mission-critical aerospace work

Full ownership of projects

Job summary

JP Donovan Construction LLC is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex aerospace construction projects in the Cape Canaveral area. You will own the budget, margin, schedule, and client relationships, guiding the project team and coordinating JP Donovan's self-perform capabilities to deliver unmatched results.

Qualified candidates exhibit 10+ years of PM experience, a related degree or equivalent, and a proven record of managing budgets and schedules on commercial/industrial work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CM/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years PM experience with general contractors.
• Proven budget and schedule ownership on commercial/industrial builds.
• Ability to lead teams and communicate with clients, subs, and field leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own project budgets, margins, schedules, and client relationships from preconstruction to closeout.
• Lead the project team, including a Superintendent and engineers; set expectations.
• Coordinate self-perform fabrication and machining with in-house teams.
• Administer contracts, subcontracts, and change orders; manage risk and compliance.

Skills

Project management

Budget & schedule ownership

Client & subcontractor communication

Leadership of project teams

Risk & safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

20+ years PM experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Autodesk Forma

Primavera P6 / MS Project

Job description

About JP Donovan

JP Donovan Construction LLC is a vertically integrated general contractor operating in partnership with JP Donovan Fabrication LLC and JP Donovan Precision Machine LLC. This structure gives us something few contractors on the Space Coast can offer: the ability to self-perform critical scopes of work including structural fabrication and erection, heavy civil, piping and tubing, and precision-machined components. We build the facilities, launch infrastructure, and industrial structures that support America's aerospace industry, and we do it with our own people, our own shops, and direct control over quality and schedule.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead fast-paced, highly complex aerospace construction projects in the Cape Canaveral area. Your assignment will flex with the work: at times you will own a single large project constructing launch infrastructure, processing facilities, and other mission-critical aerospace structures valued between $5M and $30M, and at other times you will run a portfolio of smaller concurrent projects for government agencies and commercial aerospace clients alike.

This is a full-ownership role. From estimating support through final closeout, you own the budget, the margin, the schedule, and the client relationship. You will lead the project team, including a dedicated Superintendent who serves as your field counterpart, and coordinate JP Donovan's self-perform capabilities to deliver work that few contractors can match, in an environment where precision, planning, and accountability are non-negotiable.

What You'll Do

Project Leadership

• Serve as the single point of accountability for assigned projects, from preconstruction support through commissioning and closeout
• Lead the project team, including the Superintendent, project engineers, and administrative staff; set clear expectations and hold the team accountable for results
• Serve as the primary client contact for owners, government agencies, and commercial aerospace clients, building relationships that lead to growth
• Set the tone for the project: professionalism, responsiveness, and follow-through

Commercial & Financial Management

• Own the project budget and margin from buyout through final accounting; forecast costs accurately and report project financial health to the COO
• Support estimating during preconstruction, including scope development, subcontractor solicitation, and constructability input
• Negotiate, prepare, and administer subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders
• Identify, price, and negotiate change orders promptly; protect the company's commercial position while maintaining strong client relationships
• Manage monthly billings, schedules of values, and cash flow; ensure timely payment cycles up and down the contract chain

Schedule & Coordination

• Develop, maintain, and drive the master project schedule; identify constraints early and resolve them before they impact critical path
• Coordinate self-perform fabrication and machining scopes with JP Donovan Fabrication and JP Donovan Precision Machine to align shop production and deliveries with field installation sequences
• Manage procurement and submittal schedules for long-lead materials and equipment in a supply-constrained aerospace market
• Balance priorities and resources across multiple concurrent projects when managing a portfolio assignment

Contract Administration & Risk

• Administer prime contracts with government and commercial aerospace clients, including compliance with agency-specific requirements at KSC and CCSFS
• Manage submittals, RFIs, and document control with the discipline that fast-paced, highly complex aerospace work demands
• Identify and mitigate project risks including commercial, schedule, and technical before they become problems
• Support the Superintendent in enforcing JP Donovan's safety program and all OSHA, NASA, Space Force, and client-specific safety requirements

Quality & Closeout

• Ensure work meets contract documents, aerospace quality standards, and client expectations
• Drive punch list completion, commissioning support, turnover documentation, and financial closeout to a prompt, clean finish

What We're Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field or 20+ years of progressive construction project management experience in lieu of a degree
• 10+ years of progressive construction experience, including prior project management with a general contractor
• Proven track record managing commercial or industrial construction projects with full budget and schedule ownership
• Strong command of construction contracts, change management, cost forecasting, and project financial reporting
• Ability to lead project teams and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, and field leadership
• U.S. citizenship, as required for site access at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
• Ability to obtain and maintain badging for Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, including successful completion of a background check

Preferred

• Aerospace, launch site, or secure federal facility construction experience
• PMP certification
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Certified General Contractor (CGC) license
• Proficiency with construction management software platforms (Autodesk Forma or equivalent)
• Proficiency with scheduling software (Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project)
• OSHA 30

Why JP Donovan

• Self-perform advantage. With fabrication and precision machining in-house, you control scopes other PMs have to chase through subcontractors.
• Mission-critical work. The projects you deliver directly support America's launch capability, work you can point to for decades.
• Full ownership. You run your projects. Budget, margin, schedule, client, it's yours, with direct access to executive leadership.
• The Space Coast. Work at the center of the fastest-moving aerospace market in the country.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a summary of relevant project experience, including project types, contract values, and your role on each.

JP Donovan Construction LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.