Vessel Construction Manager, Shipyard Lead

Blue Origin LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking four Project Construction Managers to lead day-to-day construction at the shipyard for a new marine vessel designed to support at-sea recovery of orbital-class rocket boosters. You will work under a Technical Lead to ensure build quality and schedule adherence, coordinating with ABS, USCG, and subcontractors.

Ideal candidates have a B.S. in Marine Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or Naval Architecture, plus 2+ years in shipyard construction, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Safety mindset and following procedures in hazardous operations.
• Experience contributing to build schedules or status reports.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day construction management activities at the shipyard.
• Monitor shipyard contractor performance for quality and schedule adherence.
• Track milestones, identify risks, and escalate issues with mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with ABS surveyors and USCG inspections to ensure compliance.
• Support procurement, installation schedules, and commissioning plans for electrical systems.

Skills

Project management

Shipyard construction

Reading blueprints

Communication

Safety mindedness

Education

B.S. degree in Marine/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking four Project Construction Managers to lead day-to-day construction at the shipyard for a new marine vessel designed to support at-sea recovery of orbital-class rocket boosters. You will work under a Technical Lead to ensure build quality and schedule adherence, coordinating with ABS, USCG, and subcontractors.

Ideal candidates have a B.S. in Marine Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or Naval Architecture, plus 2+ years in shipyard construction, with strong