Construction Project Engineer

About Varda

Low Earth orbit is open for business Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules.

From life‑saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind.

Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal, with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from Space

X, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital.

Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles, equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL (coming soon).

Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in‑space ecosystem.

Varda Space Industries is looking for a (Senior) Construction Project Engineer to support our expanding facilities and operations on Earth. This role will be responsible for overseeing and executing the design, buildout, and bring‑up of infrastructure, facility improvements, and large capital projects at Varda’s current and future sites. You will work closely with internal teams – including facilities, engineering, production, finance, EHS, supply chain, and site reliability engineering – as well as numerous external contractors and municipal and regulatory agencies, to execute all phases of construction projects from design through closeout.

• Oversee and execute the entire lifecycle of multidisciplinary construction projects, from scope development through closeout
• Support development of project scope, budgets, schedules and resources in coordination with internal and external stakeholders
• Collect and evaluate competitive proposals from architects, engineers, vendors, consultants, and contractors, making selections based on quality, compliance and value
• Write and manage contracts with architects, engineers, vendors, consultants, and contractors across multiple disciplines
• Support design reviews to ensure alignment with municipal and regulatory standards/codes, coordinating with architectural & engineering (A&E) contractors on design deliverables
• Facilitate expedient approvals from municipal, county, and regulatory agencies on applicable project aspects, including permitting and inspections
• Maintain an active presence in the field through consistent site visits and inspections, as well as communication with architects, engineers, vendors, consultants, and contractors
• Promptly resolve design and construction discrepancies in the field with applicable stakeholders
• Ensure project milestones are completed within acceptable scheduling and budgetary parameters, optimizing for speed without sacrificing quality or scope
• Communicate project updates and risks to Varda leadership and stakeholders on a regular, frequent basis
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance at construction project sites in coordination with contractors, EHS, and other applicable stakeholders
• Review and approve contractor invoices, progress payment requests, and change order proposals, ensuring accuracy and adherence to contract terms
• Maintain organized project documentation, including designs and specifications, proposals, contracts, permits and related submittals, invoices, change orders, and closeout documents
• Lead coordination with end‑user stakeholders and facilities teams to ensure operational alignment and a smooth handoff for ongoing building operations and maintenance
• Manage tools, documentation, data, processes and systems related to construction projects
• Support real estate planning, space allocation, and other…