Staff Construction Project Controls Manager

Relativity

  • Long Beach, CA
  • $144,480-184,800 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
At Relativity Space, we're building rockets to serve today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that's just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven't been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you're in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you'll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we're writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it's early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.About the Team:The Construction Design & Delivery team is at the core of Relativity's growth and development. Through our collaboration and expertise, we deliver projects that lay the foundation for Relativity's future success. In essence, 'we build the factory that builds the rockets! We are responsible for cross functional relationships with teams such as Manufacturing, Propulsion, PBF, Avionics, Machine Shop, Facilities, EHS and Security to name a few, working through design specifications and execution of critical infrastructure projects that supports the mission of work centers. Our relationships don't stop there, working daily with government agencies, utility suppliers, vendors and contractors who support our factory build out. Our team ensures that all projects meet operational requirements, safety and environmental codes, all the while remaining within budget, delivering on time, and to the highest quality as we help to drive production forward.About the Role:Lead all financial planning and schedule coordination for capital infrastructure projects, from early design through construction closeoutDevelop and manage detailed budgets-including soft costs, escalation, contingency, and design fees-to ensure alignment with strategic goalsBuild and maintain integrated project schedules that account for permitting, procurement, construction, and turnover milestonesTrack committed vs. actual costs, update forecasts based on real-time inputs, and provide early visibility into potential budget or schedule risksGenerate weekly and monthly performance reports and executive dashboards to track variance, milestones, and contingency usageCoordinate closely with Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Construction teams to align scope, timing, and vendor performanceAbout You:
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field
  • 10+ years of experience in construction project controls, including forecasting, cost control, and schedule management
  • Strong working knowledge of cost tracking (committed vs. actual), contingency drawdowns, and change order management
  • Proven ability to build and maintain master schedules that integrate permitting, procurement, and construction timelines
  • Skilled in generating stakeholder reports and dashboards, including variance analysis and performance summaries
  • Experienced in managing multiple concurrent projects while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and risk visibility
Nice to haves but not required:
  • PMP, CCP, or PSP certification, or a Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Construction or Engineering Management)
  • Experience with infrastructure projects in aerospace, manufacturing, or cleanroom environments
  • Familiarity with BI tools like Tableau or Power BI for real-time capital project reporting
  • Proficiency with Procore, SAP, or other construction/finance ERP platforms
At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visitHiring Range:$144,480—$184,800 USDWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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