Project Manager II at Tesla Laboratories Inc – Merritt Island, Florida

About the Company Tesla Laboratories is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cyber Security, Intelligence Analysis, Financial Management, Facilities Engineering Services, and Program Management support to the Intelligence Community (IC), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other federal government customers. We take pride in fostering a culture that values family, professional growth, and long-term career development—setting us apart from other services companies.

Job Description

• Support NASA technical evaluations of NASA contractor proposals and task plans.
• Support pre-bid activities (including contractor pre-bid walkdown) of projects as required.
• Support design/implementation reviews and provide integrated response from the NASA O&M engineering and user community.
• Process RFI and Change Orders through NASA CO.
• Verify work completion to support invoice payments and provide project inspections.
• Provide tracking and distribution support for shop drawings and other submittals. Maintain a shop drawing log and maintain shop drawing records as official Government contract files.
• Assemble shop drawings/data submittals and prepare Design Release Authorizations (DRAs) for release into the Engineering Documentation Center (EDC).
• Prepare and submit O&M and real property turnover documentation (KSC Form 21- 136, Turnover of O&M and/or Sustaining Engineering Responsibility for KSC Facilities, Systems, and Equipment; NASA Form 1046, Real Property Transfer and/or Notification of Acceptance of Accountability of RP; and Form DD 1149, Equipment List).
• Provide cost and schedule analysis in support of contractor pay requests, invoice verification and cost claims. Review the project schedule and schedule of value updates with the Construction Manager on a monthly basis. Gather input from contractor and supporting team toward generation of project milestones. On a weekly basis, provide project status updates in iSite.
• Schedule and ensure O&M support of Activation and Validation tests. Develop deliverable item lists and turnover documentation packages to incorporate into RFPs to be issued to NASA direct fixed price contracts. Coordinate O&M shop support in support of NASA contractor activities including outages and activation of assigned FSEU, and witnessing acceptance testing of protective systems (specifically fire alarm and fire suppression systems). Keep a log of pre-priced items and other shop support that have been expended and make log available to the NASA CO.
• Coordinate and lead the resolution of project-related problems through direct interaction with NASA COR.
• Thoroughly investigate issues encountered onsite during project execution KFESS III Contract
• Ensure proper relationships are established and maintained between customers, teaming partners, and contractors to facilitate the delivery of construction services.
• Identify and initiate requests through the appropriate NASA technical focal for supporting task orders from base prime contractors (e.g., BOSS, KEMCON, KIAC) in support of NASA fixed price contracts.
• Gather input on deliverable items from NASA fixed price contractors, (i.e., safety plans, environmental plans, security plans, certifications) and communicate compliance information and readiness to the proper NASA COR.
• Work under a flexible work schedule.

Benefits Tesla Laboratories offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and long-term success of our employees, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with company contribution
• Paid time off and federal holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive, family-focused company culture
• Opportunities for long-term career growth within a growing SDVOSB

To be qualified, candidates shall have a bachelors degree or 5 years related experience. Needs to be proficient in Excel, Word or Data Entry. Must possess the acumen and capacity to work independently and proficiently; balance and execute multiple work priorities; Input and manage project data in the NASA management system (iSite). Directly support NASA Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs). Self-assign and self-perform required actions to successfully facilitate Task Orders or contracts in their entirety, per the direction set forth by NASA COR. Facilities management a plus.