Sr Project Manager, Secure Facility Expansion (TS / SCI Required) in Greater Seattle Area, Washington at Blue Origin

Title: Sr Project Manager, Secure Facility Expansion (TS / SCI Required)

Location: Greater Seattle Area | Denver, CO | Reston, VA

Position Type: Full time

Requisition ID: R71827

Description:

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! 

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

This role is part of the Business Operations and Efficiency organization, which supports our Blue National Security business unit. Our mission is to maximize operational productivity and enable data-driven decision-making across Blue Origin through intelligent automation, analytics infrastructure, and operational excellence that allows teams to accomplish more with existing resources.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists and analysts, you will work as a Senior Project Manager, Secure Facility Expansion responsible for leading the end-to-end planning, design, construction, and accreditation of multiple classified facilities across the country. You will serve as the primary project management lead for a significant multi-site secure facility expansion program, coordinating across internal stakeholders, external construction managers, architects, and government accrediting officials to deliver compliant, on-schedule, and cost-effective facilities. This is a high-visibility program with direct executive sponsorship and meaningful impact on Blue Origin's ability to pursue and execute national security missions.

We are seeking an individual with excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder leadership skills who can thrive in a fast-paced, multi-site construction environment. You will share in the team's impact on national security mission enablement, facilities excellence, and Blue Origin's long-term classified infrastructure strategy. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project management for a multi-site secure facility construction program, including planning, design, construction execution, and government accreditation across multiple simultaneous locations
• Manage and report on a Master Schedule spanning all active construction sites, tracking parallel milestones and critical path items across each location
• Own program cost management and budget tracking, including cost estimate maintenance, change order management, contractor invoice review, and cost-to-complete forecasting
• Serve as the primary owner's representative in weekly OAC (Owner-Architect-Contractor) meetings at each site, coordinating between Blue Origin internal teams, general contractors, architects, and specialty subcontractors
• Coordinate the government accreditation process in close partnership with Security and IT teams, including Construction Security Plan submittals and sponsoring agency coordination
• Identify, track, and resolve program risks, issues, and dependencies across all sites; escalate appropriately to executive stakeholders
• Develop and maintain program status reports and executive briefings for senior leadership

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or related discipline
• 5+ years of project management experience in facilities construction, including direct responsibility for construction schedules, budgets, and contractor management
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-site or multi-phase construction programs simultaneously
• Strong proficiency in cost management and budget tracking for construction projects, including change order management and cost forecasting
• Experience leading Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) or similar construction coordination meetings
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder environments including internal leadership, external contractors, and government or regulatory bodies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear executive-level status reports and briefings
• Travel up to 50% required to support active construction sites across multiple U.S. locations
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / SCI security clearance

Desired:

• Experience project managing ICD-705 compliant SCIF or SAPF construction, including familiarity with Construction Security Plans (CSPs) and government Accrediting Official (AO) coordination
• Familiarity with TEMPEST, acoustic (STC), and physical security requirements for classified facilities
• Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or national security industry environments
• Familiarity with ICD-705 or related Intelligence Community Directives governing secure facility construction

Base Pay Range for:

VA applicants is $134,434.00 - $188,207.25CO applicants is $123,611.00 - $173,054.70WA applicants is $134,434.00 - $188,207.25

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.