Architect/Project Manager

Manager
CompanyAero
LocationEl Segundo, CA, Chantilly, VA
Category-
SeniorityManager
Workplace-
Posted2026-08-25
Estimated salary$7K - $15K (a market estimate, not the employer's figure)
Viaworkday

Description

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:

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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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 ]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Strong interpersonal skills   with   excellent written and oral communication skills

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

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

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Development of   statements   of   work and p roject cost   estimating   experience

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

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Ability   and willingness   to travel   (Domestic/International)

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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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Strong interpersonal skills   with   excellent written and oral communication skills

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

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

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Development of statements of work and p roject cost   estimating   experience

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

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Experience leading/mentoring junior staff

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Project estimation experience

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Ability   and willingness   to travel   (Domestic/International)

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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]

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

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LEED   Accreditation

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Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

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

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

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

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

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Working knowledge of US defense industry facility acquisition and operations practices

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

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Working knowledge of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) provisions and their role