Senior Construction Project Leader – Space Infrastructure

Blue Origin; Hutto (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead complex construction initiatives at its Austin, TX office. You will oversee planning, execution, and completion of projects, manage budgets, schedules, and quality across our facilities, and collaborate with engineering, project controls, and field teams.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of on-site project management or related experience, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering large-scale construction programs with

Qualifications

• 8+ years of on-site project management experience
• Experience coordinating facilities management and construction programs
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage complex schedules

Responsibilities

• Planning, management direction, project completion, client satisfaction, and financial outcome of assigned construction projects
• Providing field oversight and creating a customized schedule
• Negotiating contracts with General Contractors and subcontractors
• Development and management of all project documentation
• Review compliance with state and government regulations and ensure project or site location follows all guidelines
• Manage multiple projects while being innovative and creative in challenging situations
• Monitor field staff performance and interface with Construction Project Managers and Resident Engineers
• Responsible for meeting construction management budget and recommending budget revisions
• Schedule objectives including the development of short and long term schedule, phasing and sequencing strategies
• Implements Safety, Quality, and Ethical Standards in accordance with official Company policies
• Reinforces the compliance of field safety regulations by all field personnel
• Performs site visits and monitors progress of construction activities on a regular basis, and holds regular status meetings with all sub-teams
• Ensure construction activities move according to pre-determined schedule(s)
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, required documentation, and presentations; analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas
• Working with assigned Superintendents to proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans
• Approves all invoices and manage the billing process
• Represent the Company in project meetings, client meetings, etc.
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project
• Maintains strict adherence to Company policies and procedures
• Initiating, planning, completing, monitoring, and closing construction projects throughout their lifecycles, to include: Developing project plans, budgets, and schedules
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Eliciting and documenting stakeholder requirements
• Identifying project dependencies, risks, and schedule impacts
• Reporting project progress (status, risks, opportunities, roadblocks, and KPIs)
• Assisting in contract negotiations
• Monitoring contractor progress via frequent site visits
• Reviewing and approving invoices and payment applications
• Evaluating and processing change requests and change orders
• Assisting in resolution of payment or performance disputes
• Solve daily project issues
• Values and incorporates contributions of people from diverse backgrounds
• Winning attitude that motivates people, and a results orientation
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

On-site project management

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Construction coordination

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead complex construction initiatives at its Austin, TX office. You will oversee planning, execution, and completion of projects, manage budgets, schedules, and quality across our facilities, and collaborate with engineering, project controls, and field teams.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of on-site project management or related experience, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering large-scale construction programs with