Construction Project Manager
Location: Merritt Island, FL | Onsite | 6-month contract | $58.69/hour (USD) | Must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available).
About the role
This role is part of the client's Operations division, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security, supporting Manufacturing and Supply Chain across all facilities. As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will push the boundaries of project management, supporting the Engineering, Project Controls, Integrated Construction, and Construction Center of Excellence teams. You will make substantive contributions to building infrastructure and world-class facilities. The Construction Project Manager oversees construction projects from planning to completion, ensuring budgets, schedules, and quality standards are maintained. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders, operating with moderate guidance from senior project management staff on complex or high-risk decisions.
Responsibilities
- Planning, management direction, project completion, client satisfaction, and financial outcome of assigned construction projects
- Providing field oversight and assistance, and creating customized schedules
- Supporting the negotiation of contracts with General Contractors and subcontractors
- Development and management of all project documentation
- Reviewing compliance with state and government regulations and ensuring project or site location follows all guidelines
- Managing multiple projects while being innovative and creative in challenging situations
- Interfacing with Construction Project Managers and Resident Engineers on all facets of assigned projects to ensure project satisfaction
- Responsible for meeting construction management budget and recommending subsequent budget revisions where necessary
- Supporting the development of short and long-term schedule, phasing, and sequencing strategies
- Implementing Safety, Quality, and Ethical Standards in accordance with official Company policies
- Reinforcing compliance of field safety regulations by all field personnel
- Performing site visits and monitoring progress of construction activities on a regular basis, and holding regular status meetings with all sub-teams
- Ensuring construction activities move according to pre-determined schedule(s)
- Developing and delivering progress reports, proposals, required documentation, and presentations; analyzing results, and troubleshooting problem areas
- Working with assigned Superintendents to proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans
- Reviewing and processing invoices and supporting the billing process
- Representing the Company in project meetings and client meetings
- Building and growing business relationships vital to the success of the project
- Maintaining strict adherence to Company policies and procedures
- Initiating, planning, completing, monitoring, and closing construction projects throughout their lifecycles, including:
- 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)
- 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
- Solving daily project issues
- Valuing and incorporating contributions of people from diverse backgrounds
- Maintaining a winning attitude that motivates people, and a results orientation
- Demonstrating passion for the client's mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management, or a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree (preferred)
- 5 years of On-Site Project Management, Project Coordination, Facilities Management, or equivalent experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, Visio)
- Experience with Project Management Tools such as MS Project, P6 Primavera, PMWeb, Smartsheet, or similar
- Skills for hands-on problem solving, with a passion for spacecraft systems
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Self-starter, strong bias for action
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Ability to walk around construction sites, climb multiple flights of stairs, work in adverse weather conditions, and stand for prolonged periods
Preferred Skills
- OSHA Certification
- Demonstrable experience in:
- 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
- Business management foresight and experience collaborating with large, geographically dispersed programs with subcontractors
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- 401k Retirement Fund
About the Client
This client is a space exploration company focused on developing reusable launch vehicles and in-space systems, working toward a future where millions of people live and work in space. Operating at the forefront of the commercial spaceflight industry, the organization employs engineers, construction and facilities professionals, supply chain specialists, and operations experts across multiple facilities in the United States. With a workforce driven by a shared mission and a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion, this company offers a uniquely high-impact environment for professionals across technical, infrastructure, and project management disciplines.