Senior Defense Manufacturing & Construction Lead

ZP Group; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks an experienced leader to manage complex manufacturing, integration, and construction projects supporting defense programs. You will lead planning, integration, construction, and execution efforts across lifecycles.

Responsibilities include oversight of schedules, staffing, and progress reporting while coordinating with engineers, planners, and government authorities. Travel up to 50% may be required, and security clearance eligibility is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing, industrial, construction engineering, or operations experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Planning, or Operations/Production Management.
• 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, etc.).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and construction methods.
• 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).

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks an experienced leader to manage complex manufacturing, integration, and construction projects supporting defense programs. You will lead planning, integration, construction, and execution efforts across lifecycles.

Responsibilities include oversight of schedules, staffing, and progress reporting while coordinating with engineers, planners, and government authorities. Travel up to 50% may be required, and security clearance eligibility is essential.