Construction Project Engineer at Varda Space Industries

About VardaLow Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules.From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind.Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX Blue Origin major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures Lux Capital Founders Fund Caffeinated Capital General Catalyst and Also Capital.Varda is headquartered in El Segundo California where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles equipment and materials are built integrated and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington DC and Huntsville AL (coming soon).Join Varda and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.About This RoleVarda Space Industries is looking for a (Senior) Construction Project Engineer to support our expanding facilities and operations on Earth. This role will be responsible foroverseeing and executing the design buildout and bring-up of infrastructure facility improvements and large capital projects at Vardas 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.ResponsibilitiesOversee and execute the entire lifecycle of multidisciplinary construction projects from scope development through closeoutSupport development of project scope budgets schedules and resources in coordination with internal and external stakeholdersCollect and evaluate competitive proposals from architects engineers vendors consultants and contractors making selections based on quality compliance and valueWrite and manage contracts with architects engineers vendors consultants and contractors across multiple disciplinesSupport design reviews to ensure alignment with municipal and regulatory standards/codes coordinating with architectural & engineering (A&E) contractors on design deliverablesFacilitate expedient approvals from municipal county and regulatory agencies on applicable project aspects including permitting and inspectionsMaintain an active presence in the field through consistent site visits and inspections as well as communication with architects engineers vendors consultants and contractorsPromptly resolve design and construction discrepancies in the field with applicable stakeholdersEnsure project milestones are completed within acceptable scheduling and budgetary parameters optimizing for speed without sacrificing quality or scopeCommunicate project updates and risks to Varda leadership and stakeholders on a regular frequent basisEnsure safety and environmental compliance at construction project sites in coordination with contractors EHS and other applicable stakeholdersReview and approve contractor invoices progress payment requests and change order proposals ensuring accuracy and adherence to contract termsMaintain organized project documentation including designs and specifications proposals contracts permits and related submittals invoices change orders and closeout documentsLead coordination with end-user stakeholders and facilities teams to ensure operational alignment and a smooth handoff for ongoing building operations and maintenanceManage tools documentation data processes and systems related to construction projectsSupport real estate planning space allocation and other facilities-related initiatives as neededBasic QualificationsBachelors degree in architecture engineering or construction management2 years of professional experience in architecture engineering or construction managementFamiliarity with electrical mechanical architectural and structural engineering principlesAbility to manage priorities and multiple projects simultaneously and take on additional responsibilities as neededAbility to articulate technical and non-technical material clearly to various personnelPreferred QualificationsProject Management Professional (PMP) Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent certificationMasters degree in a related field (e.g. Construction or Engineering Management)Experience with infrastructure projects in aerospace manufacturing cleanroom and/or pharmaceutical or biotech lab environmentsAdditional RequirementsAbility to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends as neededMust be able to lift up to 45lbs. unassistedMust be able to stand for long periods of time climbing up and down ladders bending grasping sitting pulling pushing stooping and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this positionPay RangeSalary range: $101000 to $155000This role ison-site in El Segundo CALeveling and salary is determined by job-related skills education level experience level and job performanceITAR 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. At present some of our technology to which employees have access requires a license to be exported to individuals other than U.S. Persons as defined in U.S. export regulations. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items our current 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 in the U.S.)Learn more about the ITAR here. BenefitsExciting team of professionals at the top of their field working by your sideEquity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth (interns excluded)401(k) matching (interns excluded)Unlimited PTO (interns excluded)Health insurance including Vision and DentalLunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week.Maternity / Paternity leave (interns excluded)Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit qualifications and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race color gender national origin ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity martial status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.E-Verify StatementVarda Space Industries Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about theE-Verifyprogram.E-Verify Notice Right To Work NoticeRead more Read more Key Skills Cognos,Fire,Autocad,Computing,Activex Employment Type : Contract Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 101000 - 155000