Rocket Lab Corporation

Construction Project Director

Long Beach, CA · Director · Contract

Work authorization requiredDetected 4 days ago

Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementNegotiationBudgetingSupply ChainProcurementLeadershipOSHA

About the role

FACILITIES 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.
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.
Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Lead the end‑to‑end strategy for construction and facilities development across aerospace manufacturing and test sites.
Develop multi‑year capital plans and ensure alignment with corporate growth objectives.
Oversee 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.
Own capital project budgets, forecasts, and financial controls.
Lead contractor bidding, negotiation, and contract management.
Collaborate 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.
Select, negotiate, and manage general contractors, architects, engineers, and specialty vendors.
Lead weekly construction reviews, site walks, and executive updates.

12+ years of progressive experience in construction project management and a bachelors 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.

$170,000 - $215,000 USD
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.

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