Manager - Construction

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will push the boundaries of what’s possible in construction project management, as a visionary and hands-on leader, supporting Blue Origin’s Launch Site One. You will contribute substantively to the team’s impact on all aspects of building our infrastructure and world class facilities. Responsibilities: In support of Blue Origin’s business units, the Manager, Construction Execution responsibilities include: Leading and developing a team to perform the list of responsibilities below. At times, the manager will need to take an active role to ensure any shortfalls are mitigated. 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) Lead contract negotiations Monitoring contractor progress during critical phases of a project Reviewing and approving invoices and payment applications Evaluating and processing change requests and change orders Assisting in resolution of payment or performance disputes Creating, reviewing, and improving business processes Establish a right-sized GC base to keep pace with executing to the Project Pipeline Utilize a project tracker and provide weekly status reports to Leadership and stakeholders Update CAPEX forecasts for projects being executed Gain approval to execute projects through CAPEX approval processes Ensure projects meet deadlines and budget thresholds Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management Project Management Professional (PMP) certification 8 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 Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Desired: Strong leadership aptitude especially around the Earns Trust leadership principle Professional Engineer licensure in Texas (or ability to attain Texas licensure via reciprocity) Registered Architect licensure in Texas (or ability to attain Texas licensure via reciprocity) 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 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. 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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Washington Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. 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 EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Benefits Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability and 401(k) with up to 5% company match. Paid Time Off: Provides up to 4 weeks per year, in addition to 14 holidays