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Construction Project Director

Rocket Lab USA

Albuquerque, New Mexico

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Bidding, Budget Management, Budgeting, Building Codes, Capital Budgeting, Capital Project, Cleanroom, Climate Change, Commissioning, Construction, Construction Project Management, Construction Projects, Construction Schedule, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Cross-Functional, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Environmental Regulations, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Forecasting, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Industry Standards, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Multitasking, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Negotiation Skills, OSHA, Operational Improvement, Product Demonstration, Product/Service Launch, Production Support, Project Commissioning, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Research & Development (R&D), Return on Investment (ROI), Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Service Delivery, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations, Team Player, Test Lab, Testing, Time Management, Wheel/Front-End Loader
LOCATION
Albuquerque, New Mexico
POSTED
1 day ago
Construction Project DirectorRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.Rocket Lab's Facilities team is responsible for maintenance, operations, and improvements projects across our locations, making sure that the facilities our teams use every day are well looked after and operating as they should.The Construction Project Director is a senior leadership role responsible for planning, executing, and delivering large-scale construction and facilities projects that support aerospace manufacturing, test operations, R&D environments, and mission-critical infrastructure. This leader oversees all phases of capital construction – from concept and design through commissioning – ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to aerospace-grade safety and quality standards.The Director partners closely with Facilities, Manufacturing, Engineering, EHS, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership to ensure new facilities, expansions, and infrastructure upgrades align with long-term operational and production goals.Strategic Leadership & PlanningLead the end-to-end strategy for construction and facilities development across aerospace manufacturing and test sites.Translate long-range operational needs into facility and infrastructure roadmaps.Develop multi-year capital plans and ensure alignment with corporate growth objectives.Provide executive-level reporting, risk assessments, and recommendations.Project Management & ExecutionOversee all phases of construction projects, including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, permitting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.Manage multiple concurrent projects ranging from high-bay manufacturing facilities to clean rooms, test stands, labs, and specialized aerospace infrastructure.Ensure strict adherence to aerospace-grade quality, safety, and regulatory standards.Capital Budgeting & Financial OversightOwn capital project budgets, forecasts, and financial controls.Evaluate ROI, payback, and lifecycle cost impacts for major construction investments.Lead contractor bidding, negotiation, and contract management.Cross-Functional PartnershipCollaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Test Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure facility designs support production throughput, equipment installation, and future scalability.Partner with EHS to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and aerospace-specific safety requirements.Coordinate with local jurisdictions, permitting agencies, and regulatory bodies.Vendor, Contractor & Stakeholder ManagementSelect, negotiate, and manage general contractors, architects, engineers, and specialty vendors.Ensure contractor performance meets cost, schedule, and quality expectations.Lead weekly construction reviews, site walks, and executive updates.Risk, Compliance & SafetyIdentify and mitigate construction risks, schedule delays, cost overruns, and scope changes.Ensure all construction activities comply with aerospace industry standards, building codes, and environmental regulations.Champion a culture of safety across all job sites.You'll bring these qualifications:12+ years of progressive experience in construction project management and a bachelor's degree or equivalent years of work experience (16+ years of total work experience).5+ years leading large-scale industrial or manufacturing construction projects.Proven experience delivering capital projects $20M–$200M+.Strong knowledge of aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments.Expertise in contract negotiation, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

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