Construction and Facilities Procurement Manager

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

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Position Summary

Lead the procurement and contracting team supporting construction and infrastructure projects. You will own sourcing, negotiations, contract administration, supplier commercial performance, and procurement readiness from early planning through closeout.

You will strengthen our supplier base, improve estimate and cost management, and build a team that can keep pace with the workload while improving how the work gets done. You must understand the jobs firsthand, walk the sites regularly, and work closely with Construction, Engineering, and Project Controls.

Core Responsibilities

• Build and lead the team. Recruit, onboard, coach, and develop a team of at least six direct reports. Establish clear responsibilities, workload visibility, backup coverage, and accountability for results.
• Develop sourcing plans and suppliers. Translate construction requirements into procurement plans, competitive bids, and awards. Build qualified sources for construction services, specialty trades, materials, equipment, and professional services.
• Improve estimating and cost control. Challenge supplier estimates using labor hours, crew composition, equipment utilization, material quantities, productivity assumptions, overhead, and fee. Establish benchmarks and support reliable project forecasts.
• Lead negotiations and contracting. Develop clear scopes, evaluate proposals, negotiate pricing and terms, and execute agreements within delegated authority. Select the appropriate structure, including lump sum, unit rate, time and materials, or not-to-exceed.
• Manage changes and commercial exposure. Maintain visibility into commitments, pending changes, and remaining costs. Ensure changes have documented scope, authorization, and commercial terms. Resolve disputed charges, invoice discrepancies, and commercial claims with the appropriate partners.
• Manage supplier commercial performance. Establish measurable expectations, review performance with construction leadership, and lead contractual corrective actions. Use field-validated information to evaluate billing, progress, labor, and equipment charges.
• Stay connected to the field. Walk active and upcoming jobs to understand conditions, identify procurement constraints, and spot avoidable costs such as idle rentals, unnecessary premium time, excess materials, and unsupported changes.
• Make the systems work for the team. Improve how Coupa and CostPoint support contract use, purchasing, change control, invoicing, and reporting. Reduce duplicate effort and make negotiated agreements easy for the business to use.

Working Relationships and Ownership

• Construction leadership: Partner with senior stakeholders and multiple functional teams to deliver procurement outcomes that support the field. Construction leadership retains ownership of scheduling, sequencing, daily contractor direction, and field execution.
• Engineering and technical owners: Engineering and designated technical owners retain design and technical acceptance authority. This role works with them to resolve scope gaps and commercial risks early.
• Field presence: Maintain regular presence on site and keep ownership clear between groups.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in construction procurement, contracting / commercial management for complex infrastructure / capital projects
• Experience leading and developing procurement or contracting professionals
• Strong construction estimating, negotiation, supplier management, and cost-analysis skills
• Working knowledge of construction contract structures, change orders, progress billing, claims, and closeout
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications well enough to identify scope gaps and commercial risks
• Experience improving procurement processes and systems
• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline, or equivalent relevant experience

Preferred Experience

Launch-pad construction, infrastructure, heavy civil, industrial construction, and complex mechanical and electrical experience.

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.