Senior Construction Manager – Launch Infrastructure Development

Application close date:

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

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will serve as Blue Origin's Owner's Representative, providing senior-level leadership and oversight for the design, construction, commissioning, and activation of mission-critical launch infrastructure. You will be ultimately responsible for project execution — ensuring that schedule, budget, safety, quality, and technical performance targets are achieved. This role requires a seasoned construction professional with deep experience leading large, complex, industrial or aerospace infrastructure programs, and the ability to drive accountability across a diverse set of stakeholders including internal engineering teams, general contractors, A/E firms, subcontractors, range authorities, and regulatory agencies.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 10% of the time
• Shifts available:
  • Predominantly dayshift, but extended shifts or alternate shifts during critical construction phases may be required.
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as Blue Origin's Owner's Representative on the ground, accountable for the successful delivery of launch infrastructure projects from pre-construction through turnover and activation.
• Own the full project lifecycle: scope definition, budgeting, scheduling, contracting, execution, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project execution plans, including cost estimates, integrated master schedules, risk registers, and procurement strategies.
• Lead and direct general contractors, design-build teams, A/E consultants, and specialty subcontractors to ensure contract compliance, quality workmanship, and on-time delivery.
• Drive a relentless culture of safety, enforcing Blue Origin's safety standards and applicable OSHA, CFR 1926, and Range Safety requirements across all job sites.
• Partner with internal engineering, GSE, propulsion, fluids, electrical, and launch operations teams to translate technical requirements into constructible scopes of work.
• Manage and report on project budgets, forecasts, earned value, change orders, and cash flow; escalate variances with mitigation plans.
• Drive schedule performance through critical path analysis, pull planning, and proactive constraint removal.
• Review and approve design deliverables, submittals, RFIs, pay applications, and change orders.
• Interface with federal, state, and local permitting authorities, range safety organizations (e.g., USSF, FAA, NASA), and environmental agencies as required.
• Provide transparent, data-driven reporting to Blue Origin leadership on project status, risks, and key decisions.
• Mentor and develop junior construction managers, field engineers, and project controls staff.
• Lead commissioning, turnover, and handoff activities to operations and activation teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical field.
• 12+ years of progressive construction management experience on large, complex industrial, heavy civil, energy, aerospace, or launch infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated success delivering projects valued at $100M+ on behalf of an owner.
• Deep expertise in construction contracting methods (design-build, CMAR, IPD, lump-sum, GMP) and in managing GCs and A/E firms.
• Strong working knowledge of project controls, scheduling (P6), cost management, earned value, and risk management practices.
• Proven ability to read and interpret civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and process/fluid system drawings and specifications.
• Thorough understanding of construction safety programs and regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, NFPA, building codes).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience delivering launch site infrastructure, test stands, propellant systems, high-pressure gas systems, or similar aerospace/energy facilities.
• Prior experience working at or with federal ranges (CCSFS, KSC, Vandenberg, Wallops) or DoD/NASA facilities.
• PMP, DBIA, CCM, or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience with cryogenic fluids, hazardous process systems, or high-voltage electrical distribution.
• Familiarity with Blue Origin's launch vehicles and mission architecture.
• Experience leading integrated owner-contractor teams in remote or greenfield environments.

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 (obtained before onboarding), 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.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. 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, sex, 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 “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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