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We are looking for an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the delivery of a wide range of complex construction and infrastructure projects across our site. These projects will range from small propulsion test stands and supporting facilities through to the larger infrastructure required to manufacture and assemble our orbital launch vehicle, and the propellant to operate it. This is a highly varied role involving technical, commercial, operational, and stakeholder-management responsibilities. You will work with architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, government officials, and internal teams to deliver complex facilities safely, efficiently, and to the required standard. While we dont expect previous experience in rocketry, the ideal candidate will have proven experience managing construction programmes industrial military or high energy sectors, or other high-reliability environment. Fluency in German is essential. About us We’re a Germany-based rocketry startup currently in stealth mode, scaling up rapidly to meet the demand for high-performance, reliable, and scalable solid propulsion technologies for space and defense applications. We are already launching suborbital and ballistic rockets on a regular basis, generating significant revenue and applying our knowledge toward the development of an orbital rocket. We are working hard to build something truly spectacular. To thrive here you will need to be comfortable working at pace, with the autonomy to make decisions and execute on them quickly. If you’re excited by hard technical challenges and want a role where you will make a real difference each day to the future of the company, we may be the place for you. At our company, job titles and career progression are earned, not determined by years of experience alone. They reflect the responsibility you take on and the dedication you bring to each project. If you’re ready to rise to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Key responsibilities • Own the planning and delivery of multiple construction and infrastructure projects across the company’s site. • Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, internal stakeholders, and government officials. • Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, contracts, risks, dependencies, and delivery milestones. • Lead the development and review of designs, construction plans, permits, method statements, and project documentation. • Ensure construction activities meet required standards for safety, quality, reliability, security, and operational suitability. • Oversee commissioning, handover, and close-out activities to ensure facilities are ready for manufacturing, assembly, testing, and operations. What we are looking for • Significant experience managing complex construction programmes in an industrial, aerospace, defence, manufacturing, energy, or other high-reliability environment. • Proven experience delivering projects from early definition and design through construction, commissioning, and handover. • Strong understanding of construction planning, contractor management, commercial control, risk management, and project governance. • Experience working with architects, engineering consultants, construction companies, regulators, local authorities, and government stakeholders. • Fluent German, with the ability to communicate confidently with local stakeholders, contractors, authorities, and project partners. • A degree or equivalent professional experience in construction management, civil engineering, structural engineering, project management, or a related discipline. Desirable experience • Industrial facilities in high energy or military sectors such as aerospace infrastructure, launch sites, test facilities, manufacturing plants, or high-relia

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