Senior Manager, Civil Engineering

The role

You will lead the development, design, engineering, and construction of Terran R test infrastructure. You will coordinate cross-functional technical teams to define requirements and manage construction documentation, contractors, and on-site management.

What you will do

• Lead the development, design, engineering, and construction of Terran R test infrastructure
• Coordinate cross-functional technical teams to define architectural, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and industrial requirements
• Serve as the owner’s representative with external consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies
• Partner with Infrastructure, Test Operations, and Vehicle teams to develop project designs, budgets, and schedules
• Manage construction documentation, RFPs, bidding and evaluations
• Manage subcontractor selection and oversight
• Perform on-site construction management

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the aerospace and/or construction industry
• Experience in field engineering and project management
• Experience with design documentation, construction drawings, bid solicitation, contractor selection, construction management, field supervision, permitting, QA/QC, and safety
• Experience in project scoping, budgeting, and scheduling at both the task and overall construction program levels
• Experience with architectural, structural, civil, and MEPF design, construction, and operations
• Knowledge of standard construction procedures, best practices, and means and methods
• Proficiency working within 3D models using NX, AutoCAD, or similar CAD software
• Experience with development permitting, land use controls, conditional use permits, and coordination with local government agencies

Nice to have

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Experience independently driving projects while managing and reporting progress to remote leadership
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to read, develop, and interpret technical plans, drawings, blueprints, and models
• Ability to manage technically complex projects using independent judgment and initiative
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements, priorities, and constraints
• Ability to work in dynamic environments and execute time-sensitive tasks

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Equity
• Generous PTO and sick leave policy
• Parental leave
• Annual learning and development stipend

Before you apply

• Must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at the government partner location

About the company

Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. The company is developing the Terran R vehicle to deliver customer payloads to orbit.