Senior Project Manager - Aerospace & Defense Projects

Ursa Major; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match

Equity Grants in the Company

Job summary

Ursa Major seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead planning, design, permitting, procurement, construction, and commissioning of a diverse portfolio of capital projects across Colorado facilities. You will serve as the owner's representative and coordinate with operations to minimize production impact in active environments.

The role focuses on project execution, stakeholder management, and construction leadership for manufacturing, aerospace, defense, energy, and infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience managing capital projects, industrial construction projects, manufacturing facility projects, infrastructure projects, or similar large-scale programs.
• Experience managing projects exceeding $1M in value.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, aerospace, defense, industrial, energy, or similar technical environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, contractors, and consultants.
• Experience delivering projects from concept through commissioning.
• Experience working with permitting agencies, AHJs, and regulatory authorities.
• Strong understanding of construction practices, project controls, and risk management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent capital improvement projects from concept development through commissioning and occupancy.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of projects including manufacturing equipment installations, foundations, utility upgrades, building renovations, laboratories, test infrastructure, HVAC systems, electrical systems, civil/site improvements, small building construction.
• Develop project execution plans, budgets, schedules, risk assessments, and resource requirements.
• Serve as the primary project manager and owner's representative for assigned projects.
• Establish project goals, milestones, reporting requirements, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, operations, manufacturing, EHS, facilities, finance, procurement, and executive leadership.
• Drive decision-making and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Present project updates, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
• Identify project risks, constraints, and execution challenges early and develop recovery plans to maintain project objectives.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders to develop project scope, define operational requirements, and establish project priorities.
• Manage third-party engineering, architectural, and specialty design consultants.
• Coordinate review and approval of design deliverables.
• Ensure project designs align with operational requirements, explosive safety requirements, manufacturing objectives, and company standards.
• Facilitate stakeholder design reviews and decision-making workshops.
• Manage consultant scope, schedule, budget, and performance.
• Coordinate permitting, regulatory approvals, and jurisdictional reviews.
• Lead contractor solicitation, proposal evaluation, and selection processes, including participation in RFP development, bidder evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Serve as the owner's representative during construction activities.
• Coordinate construction activities within active manufacturing and research environments while minimizing operational disruptions.
• Manage contractor performance, schedule adherence, safety compliance, and quality expectations.
• Conduct site walks and monitor project progress.
• Review and approve contractor invoices, pay applications, change orders, and project documentation.
• Coordinate construction activities with ongoing operations.
• Lead project commissioning, startup, turnover, and closeout activities.
• Ensure project execution aligns with approved scope, budget, and schedule objectives.
• Develop and maintain detailed project budgets and schedules.
• Forecast expenditures and cash flow requirements.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage project contingencies and change management processes.
• Ensure financial accountability throughout project execution.
• Coordinate permitting activities with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable building codes, environmental regulations, and explosive safety requirements.
• Support preparation of documentation required for regulatory approvals and inspections.
• Partner with EHS and Operations teams to ensure compliance throughout project execution.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Risk management

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related technical field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Ursa Major seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead planning, design, permitting, procurement, construction, and commissioning of a diverse portfolio of capital projects across Colorado facilities. You will serve as the owner's representative and coordinate with operations to minimize production impact in active environments.

The role focuses on project execution, stakeholder management, and construction leadership for manufacturing, aerospace, defense, energy, and infrastructure