About This RoleVarda Space Industries is looking for a Construction Project Engineer to support our expanding facilities and operations on Earth. This role will be responsible for overseeing and executing the design, buildout, and bring-up of infrastructure, facility improvements, and large capital projects at Varda's current and future sites.
You will work closely with internal teams - including facilities, engineering, production, finance, EHS, supply chain, and site reliability engineering - as well as numerous external contractors and municipal and regulatory agencies, to execute all phases of construction projects from design through closeout.
Responsibilities- Oversee and execute the entire lifecycle of multidisciplinary construction projects, from scope development through closeout
- Support development of project scope, budgets, schedules and resources in coordination with internal stakeholders, general and sub-contractors, vendors, and other external stakeholders
- Collect and evaluate competitive proposals from architects, engineers, vendors, consultants, and contractors, making selections based on quality, compliance and value
- Write and manage contracts with architects, engineers, vendors, consultants, and contractors across multiple disciplines
- Support design reviews to ensure alignment with municipal and regulatory standards/codes, coordinating with architectural & engineering (A&E) contractors on design deliverables
- Facilitate expedient approvals from municipal, county, and regulatory agencies on applicable project aspects, including permitting and inspections
- Monitor and expedite material procurements to ensure conformity with project schedules
- Maintain an active presence in the field through consistent site visits and inspections, as well as communication with architects, engineers, vendors, consultants, and contractors
- Promptly resolve design and construction discrepancies in the field with applicable stakeholders
- Ensure project milestones are completed within acceptable scheduling and budgetary parameters, optimizing for speed without sacrificing quality or scope
- Communicate project updates and risks to Varda leadership and stakeholders on a regular, frequent basis
- Ensure safety and environmental compliance at construction project sites in coordination with contractors, EHS, and other applicable stakeholders
- Review and approve contractor invoices, progress payment requests, and change order proposals, ensuring accuracy and adherence to contract terms and negotiating as appropriate
- Maintain organized project documentation, including designs and specifications, proposals, contracts, permits and related submittals, RFIs, invoices, change orders, and closeout documents
- Lead coordination with end-user stakeholders and facilities teams to ensure operational alignment and a smooth handoff for ongoing building operations and maintenance
- Manage tools, documentation, data, processes and systems related to construction projects
- Support real estate planning, space allocation, and other facilities-related initiatives as needed
Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management
- 2+ years of professional experience in architecture, engineering, or construction management
- Familiarity with electrical, mechanical, architectural, and structural engineering principles
- Ability to manage priorities and multiple projects simultaneously, and take on additional responsibilities as needed
- Ability to articulate technical and non-technical material clearly to various personnel
Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Construction or Engineering Management)
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP), or equivalent certification
- Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and/or Smartsheet
- Experience with infrastructure projects in aerospace, manufacturing, cleanroom, and/or pharmaceutical or biotech lab environments
Pay Range- Salary range: $101,000 to $155,000
- This role is on-sitein El Segundo, CA
- Leveling and salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance
ITAR RequirementsVarda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items, our policy is to only hire "U.S. persons" who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license.
"US person" means: U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum).
