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Jacobs · 1 month ago

Fabrication Project Manager

United States-Florida-Kennedy Space Center-20339-KSC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Jacobs is involved in launching people to the Moon and Mars, and they are seeking a Fabrication Project Manager to support multiple NASA programs at Kennedy Space Center. The role involves overseeing fabrication projects, managing project scope and risks, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure projects are executed on schedule and within budget.

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Responsibilities

Provide Project Management oversight and assist in managing all aspects of fabrication projects within the Ground Systems Support (GSS) Department

Provide Project Management oversight and assist with the management of Project Scope, Risks, Budgets, Estimates, Schedules and Schedule Changes

Provide Project Management oversight in coordination with LES Group Manager, Functional Leaders, Work Management and Manufacturing Engineers

Demonstrate understanding of, and assist in, project scheduling development and resource loading to capture all work performed

Coordinate fabrication feasibility reviews on engineering drawings, Engineering Action Requests and other technical documents, contract mechanisms, etc., in execution of fabrication projects

Perform duties as single Point-of-Contact (POC) for fabrication projects where work requested is sent off-site, all or part, and not performed at the various shops managed by COMET. Provide oversight for this work, once identified by Ground Systems Support (GSS) Management to be outsourced, from inception until delivery and closeout

Host / Facilitate Project Team meetings

Ability to work within established operating procedures and assist in navigating engineering and quality coordination for fabrication

Create appropriate Statements of Work (SOW) for outsourced work and be POC for all work and any issues in concert with COMET Project Managers, Engineering, Logistics, Construction Services, and outside vendors

Exercise sound judgment, demonstrate excellent skills in working with other organizations, NASA and COMET customers, Contracts, and outside vendors

Perform other duties as assigned, including on-going or one-off special projects

Qualification

Fabrication KnowledgePMP CertificationProject ManagementEngineering Drawings InterpretationManufacturing ProcessesComputerized Maintenance Management SystemsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationLeadership SkillsSelf-Motivated

Required

BS in Engineering or technical equivalent and 4+ years' experience

Experience in project management principles, facility and ground hardware design/build projects and project cost accounting is mandatory

Experience interpreting engineering drawings; working knowledge of end-to-end processes of construction and fabrication including assembly and test; experience writing statements of work and basis of estimates; understanding of sub-contracts execution and legal/regulatory requirements

Must demonstrate excellent communication skills with NASA and other Contractors, and effectively represent COMET's needs on various projects with outside contractors as POC for GSS outsourced work

Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment

Must be able to coordinate work between multiple project disciplines

Requires demonstrated leadership skills as evidenced by prior experience

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects without missing deadlines or sacrificing accuracy and quality

Must be self-motivated, demonstrate understanding of program and project priorities, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision

Excellent communication, presentation, and customer interface skills with a proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment

Ability to coordinate multiple projects with multiple stakeholders and to deliver quality results within schedule

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if necessary

Must be able to travel to support position requirements

Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/ hazard to the employee or others

Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions

Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating professionalism and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, employees, and management

Preferred

PMP Certification is highly desirable

Experience with raw materials and material processes such as grades of metals, chemical processes, and treatments (passivation, pickling, Alodining, etc.) is desired

Manufacturing knowledge to include machining, welding, pneumatic systems, mechanical assemblies, industrial paint and cable assemblies

Experience in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Quality Management Systems (QMS), Inventory Management software, and Product Life Cycle management (PLM) Systems highly desirable