Project Manager

Safran DSI Business Unit: Space Solutions

ABOUT OUR MISSION:

Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.!

Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., is a leading U.S. aerospace company dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. As a trusted partner to the U.S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, Safran DSI delivers advanced technology solutions through its specialized business units: Assured PNT, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry. 

Safran DSI Space Solutions specializes in comprehensive satellite ground stations and modems, on-board radio communications for small satellite platforms, space optics, space propulsion systems, as well as solutions for space domain awareness (SDA) and surveillance, reconnaissance and tracking (SRT).

If you’re ready to join our mission and serve those who serve, Safran DSI is the perfect place for you to take your career to the next level. Make a real difference and be part of something extraordinary. Apply now and help us build the future of defense and space. 

POSITION PROFILE:

The project manager will support the facilities director in preparing a new facility to receive production processes from other Safran locations and support administrative and operational activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate facility engineering and construction in preparation for operational readiness
• Provide facility infrastructure supporting replication of off-site production processes
• Manage and report on project cost, schedule, quality, and risk
• Ensure contractor invoicing matches work performed
• Monitor contractor performance and take corrective action when necessary
• Monitor contractor billing against budgetary limits
• Ensure contractor billings accrue to appropriate cost accounts
• Ensure financial performance to annual and overall project budget allocations
• Manage contractor change order requests to ensure validity and limit cost growth
• Evaluate bid responses and support contract award decisions
• Report regularly on annual spend projections and facilitate corrective actions when necessary
• Coordinate with overseas technical experts to replicate production processes in the new facility
• Report to Safran executives on project performance and projections
• Travel occasionally to Safran domestic and overseas sites to document processes to replicate

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in construction project management
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Math, Physics, or a related scientific field, Masters Degree is preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of project management processes, best practices, and safety
• Fundamental understanding of facility mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Ability to lead and coordinate activities of company-direct employees
• Skill leading multidisciplinary contracted engineering and construction contractors and teams
• Experience in resolving contractor technical and interpersonal issues
• Familiarity with requirements and nuances of production manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex multiple independent and technical tasks
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status Required

IDEALLY, YOU’LL ALSO HAVE:

• Experience with performance metrics
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean/Six Sigma
• Conversational French

TRAVEL: Up to 10% - Occasional travel between Safran facilities in the United States.  Less frequent travel overseas may be beneficial.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000, plus participation in a performance bonus plan 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vets – US Protected Individual status required (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, refugee or temporary resident (as defined at 8 USC 1160(a).