Construction Services Specialist ADV000AQ2 - Military veterans preferred

Aerodyne Industries


Job Description:

Construction Services Specialist (ADV000AQ2)

Aerodyne Industries is a dynamic, rapidly growing engineering and information technology services firm headquartered on Florida’s exciting Space Coast. With locations throughout the US, we take pride in delivering small business agility with large corporation capabilities. Our list of clients count on us to prepare NASA’s Missions to the Moon and Mars and to defend our nation supporting the Missile Defense Agency and Department of Defense. Join the adventure of a lifetime by becoming a teammate with Aerodyne Industries and work on projects that will define our future.

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center 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

Qualifications

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

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Kennedy Space Center - Merritt Island, FL 32899 US (Primary)

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