Senior Manager - Launch Infrastructure Development

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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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As part of a small and passionate team, you will be responsible for the development, design, and construction of launch site infrastructure at the New Glenn Orbital Launch Site at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The position is part of our launch facility development organization which oversees and supports new construction projects along with facilities operations and maintenance.

This role requires working closely with our internal launch and system partners such as mission operations, fluids, electrical, mechanical, and command & control to define, manage, and execute the architectural, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and industrial requirements from concept to completion and turnover. As a Sr Manager, you will lead a team of Technical Project Managers and be responsible for all aspects of the ground system product lifecycle, including design, procurement, fabrication/construction, installation and testing.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of a project lifecycle, including permitting, internal and external design, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Develop initial project management plans including requirements, scope definition, assumptions, cost and schedule.
• Develop request for proposal and statements of work for engineering services and construction or fabrication activities.
• Interface with internal and external mission and system leads to define requirements and ensure scope is accurately defined.
• Execute design and construction within approved budget and schedule milestones, including management of construction change orders. Report variance to project objectives and identify mitigation strategies for recovery.
• Evaluate program driven changes by developing impact assessments and execution plans.
• Integration and de-confliction of construction activities with surrounding operations to ensure personnel, cost, and schedule impacts are mitigated.
• Provide design direction and review design and construction documents for conformance to the project design requirements.
• Review and approve RFIs and submittals.
• Coordination with regulatory agencies, including but not limited to the 45th Space Wing for site planning, construction, permits, waivers, security, and site deliveries.
• Identify, document and mitigate project risks and opportunities.
• Review of non-conformances, dispositions, and/or rework while communicating cost and schedule impacts.
• Mentor direct reports through training and professional development, with oversight over daily activities.
• Ensure roles and responsibilities for project team are understood, followed and communicated.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline or equivalent years of experience
• 10+ years of relevant experience in project management or construction management
• Candidate must be able to lift/carry up to fifty pounds. Must be able to physically climb multiple flights stairs, withstand prolonged standing, and work in adverse weather conditions
• Exceptional multitasker with a passion for organization and attention to detail
• Motivated self-starter with a great attitude and able to work independently without significant oversight and direction
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, effective decision-making, and project planning skills
• High organizational skills in managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to understand technical plans, drawings, specifications, and modeling applications
• Experience with project scoping, budgeting, scheduling from both a day-to-day perspective as well as overall construction management
• Ability to perform and manage technically complex projects using independent judgment and personal initiative
• Familiar with standard construction procedures, best practices, means & methods, and work safety standards.
• Experience working with government agencies on permitting, land use controls, and development.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), Intermediate
• Candidate must be able to successfully apply for badging at a government installation

Desired:

• Experience with Newforma Project Center
• Microsoft Projects or P6 Primavera, Intermediate
• Professional design experience in civil, structural, mechanical, or electrical engineering

Culture Statement

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• 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
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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.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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