Traveling Construction Project Manager, Senior

Application close date:

06/2/2025

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 Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security, and Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will push the boundaries of what's possible in project management, supporting Blue Origin's Construction Center of Excellence team. You will make substantive contributions to the team's impact on all aspects of building our infrastructure and world-class facilities.

The Traveling Senior Project Manager is responsible for overseeing projects at multiple locations for Blue Origin. They manage all aspects of the project, including planning, execution, and completion, while also maintaining budgets, schedules, and quality standards. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders, and independently.

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!

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 75% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing field oversight and assistance, and creating a customized schedule

• Negotiating contracts with General Contractors and subcontractors

• Development and management of all project documentation

• Review compliance with state and government regulations and ensure project or site location follows all guidelines

• Must be able to manage multiple projects while being innovative and creative in challenging situations

• Performs site visits and monitors progress of construction activities regularly, and holds regular status meetings with all sub-teams

• Ensure construction activities move according to pre-determined schedule(s)

• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, required documentation, presentations analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas

• Working with assigned Superintendents to proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans

• Approves all invoices and manage the billing process

• Represent the Company in project meetings, client meetings, etc.

• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project

• Maintains strict adherence to Company policies and procedures

• Initiating, planning, completing, 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)

• 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

• Solve daily project issues

• Travel required to California, Florida, Alabama, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and other locations as needed; approximately 50% to 75% of the time

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of Project Management, Facilities Management, or equivalent experience
• Proficiency with 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 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 and the ability to perform independently
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Passion for Blue Origin'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
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management, or a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.

• 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:

• Strong business management foresight and experience collaborating with large, geographically dispersed programs with large subcontractors

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $140,959.00-$197,342.25

Other site ranges may differ

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, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

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.

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, 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 "EEO Is the Law," please see here.

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