Construction Superintendent

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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 small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will push the boundaries of what’s possible in project management, as a visionary and hands‑on leader, supporting Blue Origin’s Central Texas Facility. You will contribute substantively to the team’s impact on all aspects of building our infrastructure and world class facilities.

In support of Blue Origin’s business units, the Construction Superintendent’s responsibilities include:

• Initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing construction projects throughout their life cycles, to include:
• 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)
• Generating requests for proposals (RFPs) and statements of work (SOWs).
• Preparing, reviewing, and understanding project contract vehicles (AIA)
• 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
• Troubleshoot daily project issues
• Creating, reviewing, and improving business processes
• Supporting facilities master planning and company multi‑year/strategic planning.

Candidates for the Construction Superintendent position typically have:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• 8+ years of work experience
• Experience leading construction and quality inspection teams (especially in hybrid matrix environments)
• Proficiency with CMMS software and 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 writing for – and presenting to – executive audiences

Strong candidates for the Construction Superintendent position may have any of:

• Demonstrable achievements in any of:
  • Facility construction management.
  • Facility/plant management,
  • Facility engineering.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD or Revit
• Demonstrable experience in any of:
  • 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:

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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