Vessel Project Construction Management

Project Construction Manager

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.

At Blue Origin, we are building the road to space and that road runs through the ocean. The best-kept secret in space exploration is the critical role of marine assets and the use of one of Earth's most abundant resources its oceans. The maritime industry has been integral to the exploration of space since its earliest days, with marine crews recovering flight hardware and astronauts since the dawn of human spaceflight. As the commercial space industry accelerates toward reusability to lower the cost of access to space, the importance of purpose-built marine vessels and the teams who deliver and operate them has never been greater.

At Blue Origin, we are assembling a world-class team that pushes the boundaries of vessel development and delivers the simplest, most robust solutions to some of humanity's most complex operational challenges. We are currently executing the new construction of a marine vessel specifically designed to support the at-sea recovery of orbital-class rocket boosters, and we need a team of four Project Construction Managers who will be the boots on the ground at the shipyard driving daily construction execution from steel cutting through sea trials and delivery.

As a Project Construction Manager, you will be one of four construction managers embedded at the shipyard during the approximately 20-month vessel construction program. Working under the technical direction of the Technical Lead (Analyst / Naval Architect) and alongside the Senior Marine Electrical Engineer, you will manage day-to-day construction activities, monitor shipyard contractor performance, track schedule milestones, coordinate inspections, and ensure build quality meets Blue Origin's standards and classification requirements. You will serve as one of Blue Origin's primary on-site interfaces with shipyard personnel, subcontractors, the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), and the United States Coast Guard (USCG). You will coordinate closely with your fellow Project Construction Managers to ensure complete coverage of construction activities across all disciplines and phases of the build. As construction progresses toward outfitting and commissioning, you will also coordinate with the Recovery Offshore Operations Engineer to support recovery system installation timelines.

If you have the ambition, drive, and determination to roll up your sleeves in a shipyard and help build a vessel that will change the world, this is the role for you. We are looking for motivated professionals eager to apply their technical knowledge, hands-on shipyard experience, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Travel:

• Ability to relocate to Cape Canaveral, Florida
• 5070% job-related travel, including extended periods at shipyard locations
• International travel required

Responsibilities:

• Execute day-to-day construction management activities at the shipyard under the technical direction of the Technical Lead (Analyst / Naval Architect)
• Monitor shipyard contractor performance for quality, schedule adherence, and compliance with specifications
• Track construction milestones, identify schedule risks, and escalate issues with proposed mitigation plans to the Technical Lead
• Prepare and submit regular construction progress reports to the Technical Lead and senior management
• Support subcontract activities including requests for proposal, specification development, and statement of work execution
• Coordinate with ABS surveyors and USCG OCMIs to support regulatory compliance and timely completion of inspections
• Coordinate with the Technical Lead (Analyst / Naval Architect) on engineering deliverables, technical specifications, and change management
• Coordinate with the Senior Marine Electrical Engineer on procurement, installation schedules, and commissioning plans for electrical systems
• Coordinate with the Recovery Offshore Operations Engineer to support vessel outfitting and recovery system installation timelines
• Coordinate with fellow Project Construction Managers to ensure complete coverage of construction activities across all disciplines and build phases
• Read and assess blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to support informed decision-making and alignment with OEM best practices
• Assist in developing drawings and specifications to define requirements for vessel modifications as needed during construction
• Support FAT testing of marine electrical systems and automation equipment
• Support schedule mitigation efforts and corrective action planning during project execution
• Support verification planning, testing, and commissioning activities through vessel delivery
• Maintain accurate construction logs, inspection records, and documentation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in shipyard construction, port engineering, marine engineering, or vessel maintenance and repair
• Exposure to new vessel construction programs or standard shipyard construction practices
• Familiarity with United States Coast Guard inspection processes
• Familiarity with American Bureau of Shipping survey and classification processes
• Familiarity with performing work in compliance with CFRs, United States Coast Guard Standards, American Bureau of Shipping Guidelines, and other applicable standards for marine applications
• Ability to read and assess blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to support construction operations within best practices of the OEM
• Exposure to FAT testing of marine electrical systems or automation
• Experience contributing to build schedules or providing input to status reports
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong safety mindset, including experience following established procedures during hazardous or critical operations

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience developing drawings and specifications to define requirements for vessel repairs and modifications
• Experience leading or supporting schedule mitigation efforts during project execution
• Exposure to subcontract management of suppliers including requests for proposal, specifications, and statements of work
• Familiarity with system safety concepts such as Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) or Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
• Experience with failure investigations
• Knowledge of manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly processes and quality control
• Experience with marine coatings, ballast systems, piping, or HVAC installation oversight
• Prior experience in a team-based shipyard construction management environment

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