Project Controls Specialist III

5 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Blue Origin Full time

At Blue Origin, we're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. We're seeking a skilled Project Controls Specialist to join our Test & Flight Operations team, providing centralized support to Business Units with a focus on the design, build, and maintenance of the ground systems, test, and launch facilities across multiple locations.

This role is a part of the Ground Systems Development Group, working with project/program managers to define scope and estimate work, build integrated schedules, track status, and develop recovery plans. You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules, resource plans, and cost estimates for ground systems development projects, monitoring and reporting on project performance, and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure effective communication and alignment on project objectives and milestones.

As a Project Controls Specialist, you'll support the development of project budgets and forecasts, tracking actual costs and analyzing variances, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project plans are aligned with overall program objectives and schedules. You'll also provide project management support, including document control, progress tracking, and coordination of project reviews and approvals.

Responsibilities include:

  • Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and cost estimates for ground systems development projects
  • Monitor and report on project performance, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure effective communication and alignment on project objectives and milestones
  • Support the development of project budgets and forecasts, tracking actual costs and analyzing variances
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project plans are aligned with overall program objectives and schedules
  • Provide project management support, including document control, progress tracking, and coordination of project reviews and approvals

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in project controls, program management, or related field within the aerospace, high-pressure system, or similar safety-critical industry
  • Demonstrated knowledge and application of project management principles on complex, multi-disciplinary systems, including project planning, integrated master schedules, critical path method, EVMS, and change management
  • Prioritized self-starter, capable of breaking down complex problems into traceable tasks and concisely presenting project status
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MBA, PMP, Lean Six Sigma Certification, and/or Change Certification
  • Prior experience working with or in heavy industry capital projects
  • Prior implementation of Earned Value Management
  • Experience with some or all of the following tools: MS Project, Primavera P6, Tableau, Windchill, Jira, Confluence
  • Experience with executive-level project status reporting

Compensation range for on-site WA applicants is $108,360-$151,704. Compensation range for on-site CO applicants is $99,330-$139,062. Other site ranges may differ.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity Statement:

Don't meet all desired requirements? At Blue Origin, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Export Control Regulations:

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits:

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force.

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