Senior Construction Manager (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Senior Construction Manager (Aerospace): Overseeing the development, design, and construction of launch site infrastructure for the New Glenn program with an accent on complex industrial facility projects and multi-discipline coordination. Focus on managing project lifecycles from concept to turnover, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and schedule compliance within an active operational environment.

Location: Must be based in Cape Canaveral, FL (Onsite)

Company

hirify.global is a private aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company dedicated to developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles to enable millions of people to live and work in space.

What you will do

• Own all phases of the project lifecycle including permitting, design management, procurement, construction execution, and commissioning.
• Develop comprehensive project management plans encompassing requirements definition, scope, cost baselines, and schedule.
• Author requests for proposals (RFPs) and statements of work (SOWs) for engineering and construction services.
• Drive design and construction execution within approved budget and schedule milestones while managing change orders.
• Integrate and de-conflict construction activities with adjacent live operations to protect personnel safety.
• Review and approve design documents, RFIs, and contractor submittals for conformance to project requirements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or refugee/asylee due to export control regulations.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in construction or project management for large-scale, technically complex industrial or manufacturing facilities.
• Strong understanding of the Critical Path Method (CPM) for project scheduling.
• Ability to read and interpret technical plans, drawings, specifications, and 3D modeling applications.
• Must be able to successfully apply for and obtain badging at a government installation.

Nice to have

• Background in construction management for automobile manufacturing or large-scale industrial plants.
• Experience managing greenfield or brownfield construction of assembly plants or similar facilities.
• Familiarity with construction in active or operational industrial environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project or P6 Primavera.
• Experience with Project Management Platforms like Procore or New Forma.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 5%.
• Stock options for all regular employees.
• Up to four weeks of Paid Time Off per year plus 14 company-paid holidays.
• Education Support Program for professional development.