Find & Apply For Facilities Manager Jobs in Cape Canaveral, Florida

At E8 Engineering, we elevate our customers by connecting them with top-tier technical and operational talent, and we empower our team members by supporting them to do great work. We are seeking a proactive Operations Analyst / Construction Manager with 9+ years of experience to join a 12-month contract position providing daily on-site field support for a major, high-visibility space-industry infrastructure effort in Cape Canaveral, FL. In this role, you will serve as a key field representative working inside a specialized rocket-processing facility—monitoring construction progress, coordinating directly with contractors, and connecting field activities with engineering and design teams to keep the project aligned and moving forward.

Position Details:

Job Type:

Full-time, Contract Contract Length:

12

Months Location:

Cape Canaveral, FL Pay Rate:

$54.00 - $64.00 per hour This is a hands-on, field-based coordination role focusing on daily construction oversight, progress verification, and clear technical communication between field contractors and office engineering teams. Operating in a uniquely technical environment, success in this role comes from being present in the field every day, staying aware of evolving construction activities, and proactively gathering the information needed to close systems engineering requirements and support launch-vehicle ground system integration.

Key Responsibilities:

Field Representation & Verification:

Serve as a daily on-site field representative to monitor construction progress, verify completed work, identify issues, and support active project coordination.

RFI & Submittal Management:

Track, organize, and coordinate Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, design documents, and official project records.

Scheduling & Tracking:

Maintain and update project schedules, status reports, action items, and trackers using Microsoft Project and Excel.

Engineering & Contractor Liaison:

Capture field questions and bring clear, actionable information back to design teams while gathering necessary evidence to close out systems engineering requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Coordinate daily across engineering, construction, contractor, and operations personnel to ensure smooth workflow and alignment.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Experience:

9+ years supporting engineering, construction, operations, or project execution.

Software Proficiency:

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, and standard Microsoft Office tools.

Document & Schedule Control:

Proven ability to manage RFIs, submittals, action-item trackers, and project schedules.

Field Capability:

Comfortable working in the field daily to verify status, observe evolving site conditions, and solve coordination issues.

Soft Skills:

Exceptional organizational, communication, and follow-through abilities with a track record of effective cross-functional coordination.

Industry Context:

Experience in industrial, construction, aerospace, heavy infrastructure, or similar specialized facility environments is highly preferred.

Work Authorization & Compliance:

This position requires access to information subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in

ITAR 22 CFR

120.62, including U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders), or protected individuals per 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Candidates must successfully pass a comprehensive pre-employment background check and drug screen. We use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

E8 Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Job Types:

Part-time, Contract Pay:

$54.00 - $64.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have 9+ years of experience supporting construction, engineering, or operations execution in industrial, aerospace, or heavy facility environments? Please briefly highlight a relevant project.

Tools & Document Control:

Rate your proficiency with Microsoft Project and Excel (1-10). Do you have direct experience managing RFIs, submittals, and action-item trackers?

ITAR Clearance:

This position involves access to technical data controlled under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please confirm that you are a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident/Green Card holder, or protected individual).

Work Location:

In person