Construction Project Manager NACE​/AMPP

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

• Provide Project Management oversight and assist in managing all aspects of construction / corrosion control projects including Project Scope, Risks, Budgets, Estimates, Schedules, and Schedule Changes.
• Provide Project Management oversight in coordination with Construction Managers / NACE who oversee construction and corrosion control Projects.
• Demonstrate understanding of, and assist in, project scheduling development and resource loading to capture all work performed.
• Prepare or request Period Of Performance (POP) Extensions, Requests for Information (RFI) on engineering drawings, Letters of Technical Direction (LTD), and other technical documents, contract mechanisms, etc., in execution of construction / corrosion projects.
• Host / Facilitate Project Team meetings.
• Create appropriate Statements of Work (SOW) for outsourced work and be POC for and work any issues in concert with COMET Project Managers, Engineering, Logistics, Launch Equipment Services (LES) Shop, and outside vendors.
• Exercise sound judgement and demonstrate excellent skills in working with other organizations, NASA and COMET customers, Contracts, and outside vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including on‑going or one‑off special projects.

• BS in Engineering or technical equivalent plus ten (10) years of related technical experience in construction and corrosion control practices.
• Highly desirable to be an active member and have current National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE/AMPP) Level II.
• Ability to reason logically and creatively, develop alternatives and utilize techniques to resolve semi‑complex operational and coating problems.
• Experience in project management principles, facility and ground hardware design/build projects and project cost accounting is mandatory.
• Experience with computer database systems to learn the corrosion control Corr Base system, coating inspections, and classification of coating conditions and maintenance requirements.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects without missing deadlines or sacrificing accuracy and quality; must be self‑motivated, demonstrate understanding of program and project priorities, and be able to work highly independently.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings; working knowledge of end‑to‑end processes of construction and fabrication, including assembly and test; experience writing statements of work and basis of estimates; understanding of sub‑contracts execution and legal/regulatory requirements.
• Experience with raw materials and material processes such as grades of metals, chemical processes, and treatments (passivation, pickling, Alodine, etc.) is desired.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills with NASA and other Contractors, and effectively represent COMET's needs on various projects with outside contractors as POC for GSS outsourced work.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment; coordinate work between multiple project disciplines.
• Requires demonstrated leadership skills as evidenced by prior experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if necessary.
• Must be able to travel to support position requirements.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting…