Construction Project Manager II

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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 is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will push the boundaries of what’s possible in project management, supporting Blue Origin’s Launch Site One Construction team. You will contribute substantively to the team’s impact on all aspects of building our infrastructure and world‑class facilities.

Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employee’s additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance. Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employee’s ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX, or travel to Van Horn from another Blue location a minimum of 50% of the time.

• Initiating, planning, completing, monitoring, and closing construction projects throughout their life cycles.
• 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.
• Enforcing jobsite safety in tandem with EHS staff and contractor leadership.
• Solving daily project issues.
• Creating, reviewing, and improving business processes.
• Supporting facilities master planning and company multi‑year/strategic planning.

• 2+ 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 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.
• Passion for Blue Origin’s mission:
  Millions of people living and working in space!

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

• 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.

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.

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