Construction Project Controls Coordinator (R38223)

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!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and require your commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As a Construction Project Controls Coordinator, you will supervise, coordinate, and manage all construction project documentation in the division. Duties include tracking/monitoring schedules, budgets, and project risks with the respective regulatory agencies, compiling supporting documents, updating, and maintaining reports, preserving files, communicating with partners/stakeholders, officials/regulatory agencies, and Facilities Engineering/Construction teams, etc.

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!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the project controls plan and associated procedures
• Implement and maintain the project schedule(s), including resource loading, critical path analysis, and progress monitoring
• Manage project budgets, track costs, and prepare financial forecasts
• Monitor and manage project risks, including the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks and opportunities
• Ensure accurate and timely project reporting to stakeholders, including progress updates, cost reports, and risk registers
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure project objectives are achieved within scope, schedule, and budget constraints
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and procedures, including safety and security requirements

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of project management principles, practices, and tools, including scheduling, cost control, risk management, and reporting
• Knowledge of construction safety and security requirements and regulations
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in project management software and tools, including Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Excel
• Ensure company, client, and project policies, procedures, and standards are adhered to
• Responsible for the oversight and management of all administrative functions and reporting (i.e. document control, correspondence, scheduling, quantity reporting, record keeping, cash flow, billings, cost and change management, etc.)
• Acts as a liaison between all home office departments and the field
• Responsible for providing direction to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions
• Responsible for monitoring project cost for labor, materials, subcontractors, and equipment as work progresses and taking necessary measures to control cost and productivity
• Maintain a project schedule with sufficient detail and resource loading and update monthly
• Responsible for forecasting cost and revenue for the project
• Aid in the development of work plans and construction means and methods as required
• Review subcontracts before issue
• Manage subcontract requirements and performance and resolve issues
• Manage the change management process on the project, including tracking and reporting of change events
• Identify and highlight early warning signals, and prompt timely corrective actions to avoid project delays and financial loss
• Understand and ensure that projects meet contract compliance with Owner/Agencies and governmental requirements including contract laws, FAR, NASA, and Space Florida
• Manage risk and opportunity reporting for the project
• Provide support and training for the project management team with project control issues

Skills & Abilities:

• Computer proficiency and the ability to adapt to innovations and processes

• Broad understanding of the aerospace industry, preferred
• Strong written, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Strong contract and project financial knowledge a must
• Knowledge of risk management fundamentals
• Functions effectively as part of a team
• Ability to develop or maintain relationships with clients
• Exhibits strong leadership qualities
• Strong client service skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Negotiating skills and ability to make effective decisions
• Strong math/accounting skills

Education and/or Experience

• Associate degree in construction management, Project Management, or related field, but experience may be considered instead of workforce

• 5 years of heavy construction experience including client coordination, finance, scheduling, cost control, contract administration, and construction/engineering resolution