Architect/Project Manager

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The Infrastructure and Facilities Assurance Department (IFAD) is the source of expertise in Operations and Facilities Engineering to our corporate customers. IFAD provides an array of technical capabilities that support our customers in assuring the availability, readiness and success of ground assets/services required to meet the needs of the space enterprise.

We have a current need for motivated architects/project managers to join our high-performing team in solving some of today’s hardest problems and help evolve our capabilities in meet ing the technical challenges of tomorrow. This position requires an innovative but decisive individual who works effectively in a highly collaborative, team-based environment that can set goals/expectations and effectively execute. We are seeking experienced candidates with the ability to lead multi-disciplinary project teams proficient in all phases of project design and controls, including architectural programming, requirements/ concept design development, construction, operations & maintenance/sustainment .

Work Model: This is a hybrid position located in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly VA.

RESPONSIBILITIES [What You’ll Be Doing]

We expect the candidate to:

Be self-motivating and able to work without appreciable direction from management with overall responsibility for project engineer and project administrator duties directly relating to each project

Serve as project leader and coordinator of a team of technical contributors, identifying issues, prioritizing tasks, facilitating communications , and acting as spokesperson for the working group

Provide technical expertise in identifying innovative technologies and operational enhancements to improve facility design, safety, resiliency/ reliability, and cost efficiency

Utilize and/or develop and implement advanced analytical techniques to evaluate facility systems and optimize overall systems design

Deliver independent, data-driven technical reports and recommendations to management and customers through effective verbal and written communication

Develop / evaluate design criteria ; review A-E design packages for adherence to design objectives , technical completeness , and accuracy ; support construction and commissioning activities

Develop project scopes of work and pre - conceptual design documentation, budgets , project cost estimates and planning /scheduling documentation to support the facility acquisition/ procurement process

Employ a rigorous and methodical approach to problem solving and identifying root cause of facility system failures

Act as mentor to team members, providing orientation, technical guidance, and development insight

Travel to customer and/or government facilities while representing the company and department in a professional manner

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Engineering Specialist [ What Y ou N eed to be Successful ]

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in A rchitecture , Project/ Construction Management, or related engineering degree from an accredited school

A minimum eight ( 8 ) years of experience in facility design , construction , operation , and maintenance , preferably in a US -based Architect-Engineer (A&E) firm

Registered Architect or Professional E ngineer (PE) license (current)

D emonstrated experience with the programming, de sign, construction , operation , and maintenance of large multi-site / facility and campus type facilities

Demonstrated p roject management experience and ability to lead multi-discipline project teams

Self-Starter with proficient time management skills to multi-task and manage several projects simultaneously and deliver results within established time boundaries

Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and oral communication skills

Working k n owledge of current commercial building codes and regulations (e.g., IBC , NFPA, etc. )

Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or analogous computer-aided drafting programs

Development of statements of work and p roject cost estimating experience

Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project, and Visio

Ability and willingness to travel (Domestic/International)

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance, issued by the U.S. government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED : Senior Engineering Specialist ]: [ What You Need to be Successful]

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Architecture, Project/Construction Management, or related engineering degree from an accredited school

A minimum twelve ( 12 ) years of experience in facility design , construction, operation , and maintenance, preferably in a US-based Architect-Engineer (A&E) firm

Registered Architect or Professional E ngineer (PE) license (current)

D emonstrated experience with the programming, design, construction , operation , and maintenance of large multi-site /facility and campus type facilities

Demonstrated p roject management experience and ability to lead multi-discipline project teams

Self-Starter with proficient time management skills to multi-task and manage several projects simultaneously and deliver results within established time boundaries

Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and oral communication skills

Working kn owledge of current commercial building codes and regulations (e.g., IBC, NFPA, etc.)

Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or analogous computer-aided drafting programs

Development of statements of work and p roject cost estimating experience

Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project, and Visio

Experience leading/mentoring junior staff

Project estimation experience

Ability and willingness to travel (Domestic/International)

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance, issued by the U.S. government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance .

PREFERRED : [ How You Can Stand Out]

Professional Bachelor of Architecture (BARCH), master's degree in architecture or advanced degree in related engineering field

LEED Accreditation

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Experience with high density data center design, construction and operations and maintenance

Experience with the design, maintenance and operations and maintenance of federal, military and/or space launch base facilities and their related infrastructures

Working knowledge with cleanroom facilities design, construction and operation and maintenance

Familiar ity with facility/infrastructure control and supervisory systems (e.g., SCADA, DCS)

Working knowledge of US defense industry facility acquisition and operations practices

Working knowledge of US Department of Defense (DoD) Unified Facility Criteria (UFC) documents

Working knowledge of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) provisions and their role in the federal facility acquisition process

Current TS/SCI security clearance

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience