Sr. Project Manager in Cocoa, Florida at Acadian Contractors Inc

Location: Facility-Based

Employment Type: Full-time Exempt

The Sr. Project Manager will provide guidance to all supporting departments. The role will be responsible for client/customer communication and the on-time and on-budget delivery of projects.

• Provide clients and internal project disciplines (Quality, HSE, Operations, Accounting) with potential solutions when issues arise.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Coordinate across engineering, fabrication, quality assurance, procurement, and operations teams to ensure alignment on project deliverables.
• Review and interpret aerospace drawings, specifications, and 3D models to support accurate fabrication and assembly.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards, codes, and certifications
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, inspectors, and regulatory representatives, providing regular updates and maintaining strong relationships.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, escalating issues and developing corrective action plans as needed.
• Monitor and enforce safety, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout project execution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs without compromising quality.
• Prepare and present status reports, forecasts, and project performance metrics to senior management and stakeholders.
• Serve as liaison between client and internal disciplines. Provide drawings, specifications, work packs to fabrication shops and 3rd party suppliers.
• Manage multiple jobs/clients simultaneously.
• Organize and maintain documentation via SharePoint.
• Prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of experience in a Project Management role, preferably with a focus on fabrication or construction in Aerospace.
• Proven experience managing fabrication or construction projects in the aerospace sector, with a strong understanding of structural and precision component manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of aerospace fabrication methods including welding, machining, assembly, and testing of flight or mission-critical components.
• Ability to read, interpret, and manage projects using aerospace drawings, models, and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality and regulatory standards (AS9100, NADCAP, FAA, NASA, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, and execute projects to meet strict deadlines and budgetary constraints.
• Skilled in cross-functional coordination between engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and fabrication teams.
• Proficient in project management software (MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent) and ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage directly with customers, inspectors, and regulatory bodies.

• Embrace, lead, and demonstrate “Acadian F.I.R.S.T.” – Vision & Mission Statement as fundamental core values.
• Demonstrate visible leadership and support proactive safety processes (JSA, Time Out & TEAM BBS Observations) to achieve an incident-free workplace and advance our safety culture.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management Systems policies, procedures, best practices, and client-specific site policies.
• Make a personal commitment and be accountable for HSE results. Communicate goals clearly and coach, mentor, and empower others to achieve desired results.
• Conduct periodic quality assessments of HSE processes and demonstrate ownership through coaching and mentoring.