Spaceport M&O Director: Facilities & Systems Leader

Akima; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

On-site work at NASA facilities

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) seeks an experienced M&O Director to lead maintenance and operations for NASA facilities at Kennedy Space Center and CCSFS under the Spaceport Infrastructure, Maintenance, and Operations Contract. You will supervise PM/PTI and reactive maintenance across ~900 facilities, coordinating budgets, schedules and resources while ensuring safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in maintenance operations management, strong leadership and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, construction management, engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in maintenance operations management, including leadership of technical teams.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple complex projects.
• Expertise in project budgeting, scheduling, and resource management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with stakeholders and team members.
• In-depth knowledge of safety compliance requirements and best practices in a technical environment.
• Strong knowledge and management of metrics for performance management and execution.
• Secret Clearance Required.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site and office-based support for maintenance and operations of FSEU, ensuring alignment with contract objectives.
• Assist estimators with task estimating for planning and resource allocation.
• Coordinate project budgets, schedules, materials, and personnel to ensure on-time delivery.
• Lead and guide technical staff, assign tasks, monitor performance, and resolve challenges to maintain productivity and quality.
• Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, addressing inquiries and providing updates.
• Document and present facilities status reports, highlighting progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with NASA and OSHA safety and environmental regulations and procedures.
• Oversee daily management of work control activities, including work execution, supervision, and resource utilization.
• Drive process improvements to optimize efficiency, reliability, responsiveness, and reduce costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communications

Team Building

Project Management

Coordination

Safety and Compliance

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in PM/CM/Engineering

Job description

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) seeks an experienced M&O Director to lead maintenance and operations for NASA facilities at Kennedy Space Center and CCSFS under the Spaceport Infrastructure, Maintenance, and Operations Contract. You will supervise PM/PTI and reactive maintenance across ~900 facilities, coordinating budgets, schedules and resources while ensuring safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in maintenance operations management, strong leadership and communication