Construction Project Manager 3

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will push the boundaries of what’s possible in project management, as a visionary and hands-on leader, supporting Blue Origin’s Florida Manufacturing Facility You will contribute substantively to the team’s impact on all aspects of building our infrastructure and world class facilities.

Responsibilities
Initiating, planning, executing, 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)
• Generating requests for proposals (RFPs) and statements of work (SOWs).
• Preparing, reviewing, and understanding project contract vehicles (AIA)
• 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
• Enforcing jobsite safety in tandem with EHS staff and contractor leadership
• Troubleshoot daily project issues
• Creating, reviewing, and improving business processes
• Supporting facilities master planning and company multi-year/strategic planning.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• 5+ years of work experience
• Experience leading multifunctional teams (especially in hybrid matrix environments)
• Proficiency with CMMS software and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, Visio)
• Ability to walk around construction sites, climb multiple flights of stairs, work in adverse weather conditions, and stand for prolonged periods
• Experience writing for – and presenting to – executive audiences

Desired

• Professional Engineer licensure. Moved to PM, PMP and DBIA certs.
• Demonstrable achievements in any of:
  • Facility planning.
  • Facility/plant management,
  • Facility engineering.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD or Revit
• Demonstrable experience in any of:
  • Delivering results in the face of significant challenges or setbacks
  • Taking calculated risks with a bias for action.
  • Analyzing reversible and irreversible decisions:
  • Working at all levels of the project and organization, from hands-on to strategic:
  • Dealing with the challenges of project execution in extremely remote regions:

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.