Job ID 17477Join our team at Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) as a Facilities Construction Technician to help manage a wide variety of construction projects across our cutting-edge campus. In this role, you will partner with architecture firms, outside general contractors, and internal customers such as our engineers to oversee renovations, upgrades, and new building initiatives. Leveraging your technical skills and construction knowledge, you will play a key part in taking projects from concept to completion. Your responsibilities will include:
Coordinating with external architecture firms and contractors as well as internal engineers and stakeholders from planning through project execution
Assist with project timelines and budgets
Overseeing bidding processes and selecting vendors
Managing general contractors and subcontractors
Ensuring projects meet objectives, codes, and quality standards
Conducting inspections at critical project milestones
Tracking costs, schedules, compliance, and vendor performance
SDL supports a variety of missions, including NASA’s vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense’s aim to protect our Nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you’ve heard of, and others that you haven’t. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.
Required Qualifications:
Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain a US government security clearance
High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience in commercial construction, project coordination or management role
Knowledge of construction methods, building codes, regulations, and safety standards
Experience reading blueprints, architectural drawings, and specifications
Experience with Microsoft Office suite
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
Experience negotiating with contractors and vendors
Budget administration experience
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Be hands-on at job sites when required
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Microsoft Visio for developing detailed diagrams and floorplans
Knowledge of key trades such as electrical, plumbing, and carpentry to effectively coordinate skilled craftworkers
Open to travel to job sites and manage offsite projects as needed
Experience with construction management principles including planning, budgeting, and overseeing execution of building projects
Familiarity with procurement procedures a plus
SDL offers competitive salaries and fantastic benefits, including:
Generous paid leisure and sick leave, ensuring you never miss a special event
A 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account—no matching required!
Utah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%, full reimbursement for graduate tuition, and free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirements
High-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insurance
A great, highly educated team that works together to solve some of the most fascinating problems on (and off) our planet
We are a growing company that maintains both a family feel and high retention rate with over 90% job satisfaction
For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.
EOE including Disability and Vet
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