Budget Management, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Management, Consulting, Contract Management, Financial Projections, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Production Management, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Requirements Management, Safety Compliance, Schedule Development, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Management
Crossfire Consulting is a staffing company and this position is for our direct client, Blue Origin.
Contract Length: 6 Months
Location: Merritt Island, FL
Work Setup: On-site
We are seeking a contract Production Manager to lead the rapid construction of temporary structures. This is a fast-paced, short-duration engagement requiring someone who can hit the ground running.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end construction activities, including scheduling, contractor coordination, and milestone tracking
- Ensure design requirements and specifications are met throughout the build
- Identify and drive lead time reductions across procurement, fabrication, and installation
- Manage vendors and subcontractors, including scope, performance, and change orders
- Track project budget and flag cost variances early
- Oversee safety compliance and ensure all work meets applicable standards
- Communicate status, risks, and blockers to project stakeholders
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field
- 5+ years of project management, production management, construction, facilities, or structures experience
- Demonstrated ability to compress schedules and manage multiple work streams simultaneously
- Experience managing vendors, subcontractors, and change orders
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- PMP or equivalent experience preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing construction or installation of temporary or modular structures, including tent structures
- Familiarity with rapid-deploy or expeditionary construction environments
Qualification Questions
- Please describe your 5+ years of experience in production management, construction, facilities, or structures.
- Please describe your experience managing vendors/subcontractors, including scope, performance, and change orders.
- Explain your experience managing fast-paced projects with compressed timelines or multiple workstreams.
- Describe your experience leading production, construction, or installation teams to meet aggressive schedules and operational goals.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
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Crossfire Consulting Corporation