Program Implementation Manager Jobs in Huntsville, AL

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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 corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations. The Facilities, Maintenance, and Security Operations organization (FMSO) is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of our facilities - from real estate strategy and acquisition through design, construction, operations, maintenance, and physical security.

As a Project Implementation Manager, you will play a critical role in expanding and optimizing Blue Origin's real estate footprint. Reporting to the Real Estate Program and Planning Principal, you will serve as the central point of coordination for all resources and activities involved in real property transactions - partnering closely with Engineering, Construction, Operations, Legal, and third-party consultants to guide sites from initial due diligence through lease execution and occupancy. A core focus of this role is developing and managing robust project schedules, as well as inspecting, approving, and coordinating sign-off on Landlord's Work and real property commissioning activities to ensure spaces are fully ready for Blue Origin acceptance and occupancy. This is a highly visible role for someone who thrives on ownership, brings order to complexity, and wants to help build the infrastructure enabling humanity's future in space.

Special Mentions

• Location: This position is preferred to be based in Merritt Island, FL.
• Relocation: Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
• Travel: This role requires significant travel (25%-50% of time) to tour candidate sites, support due diligence activities, and conduct on-site inspections and commissioning walkthroughs across Blue Origin's growing real estate portfolio.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Inspect and evaluate Landlord's Work throughout construction and build-out, verifying compliance with lease requirements, approved plans, and quality standards
• Lead the approval and sign-off process for Landlord's Work deliverables and real property commissioning activities, ensuring spaces meet Blue Origin's acceptance criteria before occupancy
• Coordinate final inspections and punch-list walkthroughs with landlords, contractors, and internal stakeholders, tracking outstanding items through resolution and formal close-out
• Develop, build, and manage detailed project schedules for each real estate transaction, from initial due diligence through Landlord's Work completion, commissioning, and occupancy, identifying key milestones, dependencies, and critical path activities
• Proactively track schedule performance across all active transactions, identifying variances early and driving corrective action plans to keep inspection, sign-off, and occupancy milestones on timeline
• Serve as the primary coordinator of all resources and activities supporting real property transactions, including Transaction Manager, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Legal, and third-party consultants
• Lead and manage due diligence efforts for prospective real estate sites, including touring candidate properties, evaluating physical conditions, and assessing suitability against program requirements and target timelines
• Coordinate and oversee Landlord's Work management end-to-end, from scope definition and scheduling through inspection, acceptance, and formal sign-off in accordance with lease terms
• Partner with brokerage, legal, and internal stakeholders on site selection, lease negotiations, and transaction strategy, incorporating inspection and commissioning requirements into decision-making
• Develop and manage high-level budgets, schedules, and milestones for each transaction, maintaining master schedules and reporting progress, risks, and variances to leadership on a regular cadence
• Lead the procurement and coordination of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction resources as needed to support due diligence, planning, inspections, and commissioning activities
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings with internal teams, landlords, brokers, and vendors to align on inspection findings, commissioning readiness, and acceptance timelines
• Ensure alignment between lease terms, contracts, inspection/acceptance criteria, and overall business objectives
• Implement and maintain project documentation governance, ensuring inspection reports, sign-off records, schedule data, and deliverables are accurate, timely, and consistent across all transactions
• Identify risks related to Landlord's Work quality, commissioning delays, or acceptance disputes, and develop mitigation and contingency plans to protect critical milestones
• Maintain strong working knowledge of design, permitting, construction, and commissioning processes to accurately evaluate work quality and advise stakeholders on realistic, achievable timelines

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in real estate, construction management, engineering, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• 5+ years of relevant experience in commercial real estate transactions, project management, or an owner's representative capacity
• Demonstrated experience inspecting and approving construction or Landlord's Work deliverables, including coordinating formal sign-off and acceptance processes
• Experience coordinating building commissioning activities, including punch-list management and close-out documentation
• Demonstrated experience developing, managing, and maintaining detailed project schedules, including milestone tracking and critical path analysis
• Demonstrated experience managing due diligence processes, including site evaluations and property assessments
• Working knowledge of design, permitting, and construction processes, including Landlord's Work scope, sequencing, and quality standards
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, leases, and related contract language
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple transaction schedules, inspections, and priorities simultaneously
• Proficiency in scheduling and project management tools (e.g., MS Project), along with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and coordinate across cross-functional and external stakeholder groups
• Ability to travel 25%-50% of the time to support site visits, due diligence, and inspection/commissioning activities
• 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

• Prior experience serving as an owner's representative overseeing Landlord's Work inspection, commissioning, and formal acceptance processes
• Solid understanding of CPM (Critical Path Method) scheduling techniques and experience applying them to real estate or construction projects
• Experience supporting real estate transactions and building commissioning within an industrial, manufacturing, or aerospace environment
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu for markup, punch-list tracking, and documentation
• Experience working directly with brokers, landlords, and legal teams on lease negotiations and transaction structuring
• Self-starter with sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-paced, schedule-driven environments

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 atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.