Construction Services Specialist

Amentum • Kennedy Space Center, FL • 18h ago

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

Position serves as a Construction Services Professional in the Ground Systems Support Construction Management department.

Responsibilities

Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

Perform duties as a single point of contact (POC) for construction projects where work is performed by sub-contracted craft labor.

Provide technical task management and oversight for construction project from inception to close-out.

Provide jobsite walkdowns, execution of work and change orders, cost/schedule estimates, and manage project risks.

Host/facilitate project meetings and walkdowns with various COMET engineering and support groups.

Create/assist with appropriate Statements of Work (SOW) for outsourced work and help resolve any technical issues as required.

Exercise sound judgment and demonstrate excellent skills in working with other organizations, NASA and COMET customers, contracts, sub-contracts, and outside vendors.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

The candidate must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and fifteen (15) years of relevant experience.

Job Requirements

Exhibit expert understanding of construction craft @types, functions, and capabilities.

Capability to understand complex project scope and prepare multi-faceted contract statements of work (SOW).

Perform highly complex take-offs from engineering packages and develops a cost estimate.

Lay out complex project salient job features, timelines based on craft man-hours, material lead times, and builds multidisciplinary project schedules.

Demonstrate expert understanding of safety and environmental guidelines and requirements to submit checklist and adhere to ES&H requirements.

Display deep understanding of the engineering process and preparing Requests for Information for drawing clarification.

Expert understanding of OSHA 1926 for construction versus OSHA 1910 for general industry - particularly the differences for contractor requirements.

Flexibility is required for off-shift, weekend, and overtime to support launch processing.

If offered a position, proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required.

Physical Requirements

May be required to climb stairs to access equipment for trouble shooting.

Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection, and other associated personal protective equipment.

Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.

Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.

Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.

Work Environment

May be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.

Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site.

Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand, may be required to access various locations on the facility.

Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary.

All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards.

Equipment and Machines

Computers and printers used for producing reports and schedules.

Variety of equipment used in testing.

Attendance

Full-time work hours.

Position may require occasional overtime, including weekend work, depending on task.

Must be dependable and punctual.

Shift work may be required.

Other Essential Functions

Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication.

Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary.

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.

Government security clearance may be required in the future.

Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.

Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities

While doing your part to help further space exploration at Kennedy Space Center, you can enjoy many on-site amenities, such as:

Child Development Center

Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks

Credit Union

Fitness Center

Barbershop

NASA Exchanges

Flexible Schedule and Telework

At Amentum, we value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center, we offer partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department's demands and needs.

Amentum

Go to Apply

Share this job

Similar Jobs

Regional Truck Driver

J.B. Hunt Transport • Titusville, FL • 2w ago

Trucking & Construction

Looking for intermodal truck driving jobs? J.B. Hunt is hiring regional CDL-A drivers! Drive with J.B. Hunt Intermodal and enjoy express access railyard gates, onsite maintenance and 100% company-owned equipment. Job Det...

2w ago

Go to Apply

Transmission Construction Lead

NextEra Energy • Cocoa, FL • 3w ago

Trucking & Construction

Transmission Construction Lead Date: Apr 16, 2025 Location(s): Cocoa, FL, US, 32922 Company: NextEra Energy Requisition ID: 87039 Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., delivering...

3w ago

Go to Apply

CDL Truck Driver Home Daily

UGI Corporation • Rockledge, FL • 3w ago

Trucking & Construction

CDL Truck Driver Home Daily Location: Rockledge, FL, US, 32955 Workplace Environment: Onsite Company: AmeriGas Propane, Inc. Workplace Environment: Onsite Requistion Number: 25453 When you work for AmeriGas, you become a...

3w ago

Go to Apply

CDL Truck Driver - Roll Off Driver

WM • Cocoa Beach, FL • 4w ago

Trucking & Construction

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran What is the Value of a WM Job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. We are committed to your Growth : 100% tuition paid for you and your family We...

4w ago

Go to Apply

Entry Level Mechanical Test Engineer

Lockheed Martin • Cape Canaveral, FL • 4h ago

IT & Engineering

Description: By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds i...

4h ago

Go to Apply

Software Engineer Associate

Lockheed Martin • Cape Canaveral, FL • 22h ago

IT & Engineering

Description: Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate...

22h ago

Go to Apply

Manufacturing Specialist (Starship Heatshield)

SpaceX • Cape Canaveral, FL • 1d ago

Manufacturing & Warehouse

Manufacturing Specialist (Starship Heatshield) Cape Canaveral, FL Apply SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Warehouse Support

ManpowerGroup • Rockledge, FL • 2d ago

Manufacturing & Warehouse

Our client, a dynamic player in the logistics industry, is seeking a Warehouse Support to join their team. As a Warehouse Support, you will be part of the operations team supporting various warehouse functions. The ideal...

2d ago

Go to Apply

New Home Sales Consultant

NVR • Titusville, FL • 2d ago

Management & Administrative

New Home Sales Consultant Job Category Sales / Marketing Market Location FL - Orlando/Central Florida Location FL - Titusville Apply Now ( https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg01/ats/careers/v2/applyRequisition?org=NVRINC&cw...

2d ago

Go to Apply

Customer Service Representative

U-Haul • Titusville, FL • 4d ago

Management & Administrative

Location: 2070 Garden St, Titusville, Florida 32796 United States of America Are you a people person? Do you love helping others? U-Haul is in search of friendly, motivated people for the position of Customer Service Rep...

4d ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.