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.

• 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

• 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; elevate 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.

• 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,…