{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2b53f5d72f28d0413e878e98","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2b53f5d72f28d0413e878e98","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2b53f5d72f28d0413e878e98","title":"Project Manager - Aerospace Construction Projects","description":"About JP Donovan\nJP Donovan Construction LLC is a vertically integrated general contractor operating in partnership with JP Donovan Fabrication LLC and JP Donovan Precision Machine LLC. This structure gives us something few contractors on the Space Coast can offer: the ability to self-perform critical scopes of work including structural fabrication and erection, heavy civil, piping and tubing, and precision-machined components. We build the facilities, launch infrastructure, and industrial structures that support America's aerospace industry, and we do it with our own people, our own shops, and direct control over quality and schedule.\nThe Opportunity\nWe are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead fast-paced, highly complex aerospace construction projects in the Cape Canaveral area. Your assignment will flex with the work: at times you will own a single large project constructing launch infrastructure, processing facilities, and other mission-critical aerospace structures valued between $5M and $30M, and at other times you will run a portfolio of smaller concurrent projects for government agencies and commercial aerospace clients alike.\nThis is a full-ownership role. From estimating support through final closeout, you own the budget, the margin, the schedule, and the client relationship. You will lead the project team, including a dedicated Superintendent who serves as your field counterpart, and coordinate JP Donovan's self-perform capabilities to deliver work that few contractors can match, in an environment where precision, planning, and accountability are non-negotiable.\nWhat You'll Do\nProject Leadership\nServe as the single point of accountability for assigned projects, from preconstruction support through commissioning and closeout\nLead the project team, including the Superintendent, project engineers, and administrative staff; set clear expectations and hold the team accountable for results\nServe as the primary client contact for owners, government agencies, and commercial aerospace clients, building relationships that lead to growth\nSet the tone for the project: professionalism, responsiveness, and follow-through\nCommercial & Financial Management\nOwn the project budget and margin from buyout through final accounting; forecast costs accurately and report project financial health to the COO\nSupport estimating during preconstruction, including scope development, subcontractor solicitation, and constructability input\nNegotiate, prepare, and administer subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders\nIdentify, price, and negotiate change orders promptly; protect the company's commercial position while maintaining strong client relationships\nManage monthly billings, schedules of values, and cash flow; ensure timely payment cycles up and down the contract chain\nSchedule & Coordination\nDevelop, maintain, and drive the master project schedule; identify constraints early and resolve them before they impact critical path\nCoordinate self-perform fabrication and machining scopes with JP Donovan Fabrication and JP Donovan Precision Machine to align shop production and deliveries with field installation sequences\nManage procurement and submittal schedules for long-lead materials and equipment in a supply-constrained aerospace market\nBalance priorities and resources across multiple concurrent projects when managing a portfolio assignment\nContract Administration & Risk\nAdminister prime contracts with government and commercial aerospace clients, including compliance with agency-specific requirements at KSC and CCSFS\nManage submittals, RFIs, and document control with the discipline that fast-paced, highly complex aerospace work demands\nIdentify and mitigate project risks including commercial, schedule, and technical before they become problems\nSupport the Superintendent in enforcing JP Donovan's safety program and all OSHA, NASA, Space Force, and client-specific safety requirements\nQuality & Closeout\nEnsure work meets contract documents, aerospace quality standards, and client expectations\nDrive punch list completion, commissioning support, turnover documentation, and financial closeout to a prompt, clean finish\nWhat We're Looking For\nRequired\nBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field or 20+ years of progressive construction project management experience in lieu of a degree\n10+ years of progressive construction experience, including prior project management with a general contractor\nProven track record managing commercial or industrial construction projects with full budget and schedule ownership\nStrong command of construction contracts, change management, cost forecasting, and project financial reporting\nAbility to lead project teams and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, and field leadership\nU.S. citizenship, as required for site access at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station\nAbility to obtain and maintain badging for Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, including successful completion of a background check\nPreferred\nAerospace, launch site, or secure federal facility construction experience\nPMP certification\nProfessional Engineer (PE) or Certified General Contractor (CGC) license\nProficiency with construction management software platforms (Autodesk Forma or equivalent)\nProficiency with scheduling software (Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project)\nOSHA 30\nWhy JP Donovan\nSelf-perform advantage. With fabrication and precision machining in-house, you control scopes other PMs have to chase through subcontractors.\nMission-critical work. The projects you deliver directly support America's launch capability, work you can point to for decades.\nFull ownership. You run your projects. Budget, margin, schedule, client, it's yours, with direct access to executive leadership.\nThe Space Coast. Work at the center of the fastest-moving aerospace market in the country.\nHow to Apply\nSubmit your resume and a summary of relevant project experience, including project types, contract values, and your role on each.\nJP Donovan Construction LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.\n\nAt JP Donovan Construction, each project is approached as a joint effort between the client, design and construction teams. This unified approach is made possible by the JP Donovan Construction team. JP Donovan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disabilities, or veteran status.\nXJ6","company":"Jpdonovanconstructio","rawCompany":"jpdonovanconstructio","city":"Rockledge","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T21:31:46.317Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"236220","title":"Commercial and Institutional Building Construction","slug":"commercial-and-institutional-building-construction"},{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"336419","title":"Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Project Manager - Aerospace Construction Projects","description":"About JP Donovan\nJP Donovan Construction LLC is a vertically integrated general contractor operating in partnership with JP Donovan Fabrication LLC and JP Donovan Precision Machine LLC. This structure gives us something few contractors on the Space Coast can offer: the ability to self-perform critical scopes of work including structural fabrication and erection, heavy civil, piping and tubing, and precision-machined components. We build the facilities, launch infrastructure, and industrial structures that support America's aerospace industry, and we do it with our own people, our own shops, and direct control over quality and schedule.\nThe Opportunity\nWe are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead fast-paced, highly complex aerospace construction projects in the Cape Canaveral area. Your assignment will flex with the work: at times you will own a single large project constructing launch infrastructure, processing facilities, and other mission-critical aerospace structures valued between $5M and $30M, and at other times you will run a portfolio of smaller concurrent projects for government agencies and commercial aerospace clients alike.\nThis is a full-ownership role. From estimating support through final closeout, you own the budget, the margin, the schedule, and the client relationship. You will lead the project team, including a dedicated Superintendent who serves as your field counterpart, and coordinate JP Donovan's self-perform capabilities to deliver work that few contractors can match, in an environment where precision, planning, and accountability are non-negotiable.\nWhat You'll Do\nProject Leadership\nServe as the single point of accountability for assigned projects, from preconstruction support through commissioning and closeout\nLead the project team, including the Superintendent, project engineers, and administrative staff; set clear expectations and hold the team accountable for results\nServe as the primary client contact for owners, government agencies, and commercial aerospace clients, building relationships that lead to growth\nSet the tone for the project: professionalism, responsiveness, and follow-through\nCommercial & Financial Management\nOwn the project budget and margin from buyout through final accounting; forecast costs accurately and report project financial health to the COO\nSupport estimating during preconstruction, including scope development, subcontractor solicitation, and constructability input\nNegotiate, prepare, and administer subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders\nIdentify, price, and negotiate change orders promptly; protect the company's commercial position while maintaining strong client relationships\nManage monthly billings, schedules of values, and cash flow; ensure timely payment cycles up and down the contract chain\nSchedule & Coordination\nDevelop, maintain, and drive the master project schedule; identify constraints early and resolve them before they impact critical path\nCoordinate self-perform fabrication and machining scopes with JP Donovan Fabrication and JP Donovan Precision Machine to align shop production and deliveries with field installation sequences\nManage procurement and submittal schedules for long-lead materials and equipment in a supply-constrained aerospace market\nBalance priorities and resources across multiple concurrent projects when managing a portfolio assignment\nContract Administration & Risk\nAdminister prime contracts with government and commercial aerospace clients, including compliance with agency-specific requirements at KSC and CCSFS\nManage submittals, RFIs, and document control with the discipline that fast-paced, highly complex aerospace work demands\nIdentify and mitigate project risks including commercial, schedule, and technical before they become problems\nSupport the Superintendent in enforcing JP Donovan's safety program and all OSHA, NASA, Space Force, and client-specific safety requirements\nQuality & Closeout\nEnsure work meets contract documents, aerospace quality standards, and client expectations\nDrive punch list completion, commissioning support, turnover documentation, and financial closeout to a prompt, clean finish\nWhat We're Looking For\nRequired\nBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field or 20+ years of progressive construction project management experience in lieu of a degree\n10+ years of progressive construction experience, including prior project management with a general contractor\nProven track record managing commercial or industrial construction projects with full budget and schedule ownership\nStrong command of construction contracts, change management, cost forecasting, and project financial reporting\nAbility to lead project teams and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, and field leadership\nU.S. citizenship, as required for site access at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station\nAbility to obtain and maintain badging for Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, including successful completion of a background check\nPreferred\nAerospace, launch site, or secure federal facility construction experience\nPMP certification\nProfessional Engineer (PE) or Certified General Contractor (CGC) license\nProficiency with construction management software platforms (Autodesk Forma or equivalent)\nProficiency with scheduling software (Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project)\nOSHA 30\nWhy JP Donovan\nSelf-perform advantage. With fabrication and precision machining in-house, you control scopes other PMs have to chase through subcontractors.\nMission-critical work. The projects you deliver directly support America's launch capability, work you can point to for decades.\nFull ownership. You run your projects. Budget, margin, schedule, client, it's yours, with direct access to executive leadership.\nThe Space Coast. Work at the center of the fastest-moving aerospace market in the country.\nHow to Apply\nSubmit your resume and a summary of relevant project experience, including project types, contract values, and your role on each.\nJP Donovan Construction LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.\n\nAt JP Donovan Construction, each project is approached as a joint effort between the client, design and construction teams. This unified approach is made possible by the JP Donovan Construction team. JP Donovan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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