The Aerospace Corporation

Architect/Project Manager

The Aerospace Corporation$120K — $181K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Project/Construction Management, or related engineering degree.
  • Eight years of experience in facility design and construction.
  • Registered Architect or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Experience with large multi-site/facility and campus type facilities.
  • Demonstrated project management experience leading multi-discipline teams.
  • Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate a team of technical contributors, prioritizing tasks and facilitating communications.
  • Provide technical expertise to improve facility design, safety, reliability, and cost efficiency.
  • Implement advanced analytical techniques to optimize facility systems design.
  • Deliver independent technical reports and recommendations to management and clients.
  • Review and evaluate design packages for adherence to objectives and technical accuracy.
  • Develop project scopes, budgets, and planning documentation for facility projects.
  • Act as a mentor to team members, providing technical guidance and insight.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
  • 401(k) Plan with company-paid benefits and matching contributions.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Professional growth and development programs.
  • Relocation assistance.
Full Job Description
The Systems and Operations Assurance Department (SOAD) is the source of expertise in Operations and Facilities Engineering, Product and Process Assurance, Quality (QA) and Manufacturing Engineering to our corporate customers. SOAD provides an array of technical capabilities that support our customers in assuring the availability, readiness and success of ground assets/services required to meet the needs of the space enterprise.

We have a current need for motivated architects/project managers to join our high-performing team in solving some of today's hardest problems and help evolve our capabilities in meeting the technical challenges of tomorrow. This position requires an innovative but decisive individual who works effectively in a highly collaborative, team-based environment that can set goals/expectations and effectively execute. We are seeking experienced candidates with the ability to lead multi-disciplinary project teams proficient in all phases of project design and controls, including architectural programming, requirements/concept design development, construction, operations & maintenance/sustainment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

We expect the candidate to:

  • Be self-motivating and able to work without appreciable direction from management with overall responsibility for project engineer and project administrator duties directly relating to each project


  • Serve as project leader and coordinator of a team of technical contributors, identifying issues, prioritizing tasks, facilitating communications, and acting as spokesperson for the working group


  • Provide technical expertise in identifying innovative technologies and operational enhancements to improve facility design, safety, resiliency/reliability, and cost efficiency


  • Utilize and/or develop and implement advanced analytical techniques to evaluate facility systems and optimize overall systems design


  • Deliver independent, data-driven technical reports and recommendations to management and customers through effective verbal and written communication


  • Develop/evaluate design criteria; review A-E design packages for adherence to design objectives, technical completeness, and accuracy; support construction and commissioning activities


  • Develop project scopes of work and pre-conceptual design documentation, budgets, project cost estimates and planning/scheduling documentation to support the facility acquisition/procurement process


  • Employ a rigorous and methodical approach to problem solving and identifying root cause of facility system failures


  • Act as mentor to team members, providing orientation, technical guidance, and development insight


  • Travel to customer and/or government facilities while representing the company and department in a professional manner


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Architecture, Project/Construction Management, or related engineering degree from an accredited school


  • Eight (8) years of experience in facility design, construction, operation, and maintenance, preferably in a US-based Architect-Engineer (A&E) firm


  • Registered Architect or Professional Engineer (PE) license (current)


  • Demonstrated experience with the programming, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of large multi-site/facility and campus type facilities


  • Demonstrated project management experience and ability to lead multi-discipline project teams


  • Self-Starter with proficient time management skills to multi-task and manage several projects simultaneously and deliver results within established time boundaries


  • Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and oral communication skills


  • Working knowledge of current commercial building codes and regulations (e.g., IBC, NFPA, etc.)


  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or analogous computer-aided drafting programs


  • Development of statements of work and project cost estimating experience


  • Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project, and Visio


  • Ability and willingness to travel (Domestic/International)


  • Current TS/SCI security clearance or ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI clearance


PREFERRED

  • Professional Bachelor of Architecture (BARCH), master's degree in architecture or advanced degree in related engineering field


  • LEED Accreditation


  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification


  • Experience with high density data center design, construction and operations and maintenance


  • Experience with the design, maintenance and operations and maintenance of federal, military and/or space launch base facilities and their related infrastructures


  • Working knowledge with FedStd 209E/ISO 4644-1 cleanroom facilities design, construction and operation and maintenance


  • Familiarity with facility/infrastructure control and supervisory systems (e.g., SCADA, DCS)


  • Working knowledge of US defense industry facility acquisition and operations practices


  • Working knowledge of US Department of Defense (DoD) Unified Facility Criteria (UFC) documents


  • Working knowledge of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) provisions and their role in the federal facility acquisition process


  • Current TS/SCI security clearance


We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)
$120,800.00 - $181,100.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
  • Operate Strategically
  • Lead Change
  • Engage with Impact
  • Foster Innovation
  • Deliver Results


Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
  • 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
  • Relocation assistance
  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
  • Education assistance programs
  • An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect


We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

About The Aerospace Corporation

The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit corporation that operates a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) headquartered in El Segundo, California. The corporation provides technical guidance and advice on all aspects of space missions to military, civil, and commercial customers. Aerospace also designs and develops spacecraft, sensors, and other systems in support of national security, civil, and commercial customers. The corporation has more than 4,000 employees and operates a number of laboratories and test facilities across the United States.
Learn more about The Aerospace Corporation
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1960

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