Senior Project Manager – Capital Equipment & Infrastructure

Company & Mission:

Agile Space Industries, Inc. (AGILE) designs, builds, and tests in-space propulsion systems for satellites and spacecraft. AGILE uses state of the art 3D metal alloy printing techniques to rapidly design, manufacture, and test new engine designs in our purpose-built propulsion test facility. With over a decade of experience testing rocket engines, and engineers who have worked at industry leaders like Blue Origin, SpaceX, NASA, and Aerojet Rocketdyne, AGILE is a rapidly growing company with many exciting Defense, Civil and Commercial programs.

AGILE is headquartered in Durango, CO with a facility in Mount Pleasant, PA and growing presence in Tulsa, OK. 

Agile Space Industries is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Capital Equipment & Infrastructure for our Tulsa, Oklahoma expansion. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in building a new facility where we will test fire rocket engines and advance the future of space propulsion.

The Senior Project Manager – Capital Equipment & Infrastructure will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex capital projects involving process systems, test infrastructure, and specialized equipment installations. This role ensures that projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in full compliance with engineering standards, environmental regulations, and organizational goals.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in process industry project execution such as petrochemical, oil and gas, chemical processing, or aerospace test facilities, and brings deep expertise in equipment specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning within multi-disciplinary engineering environments.

Responsibilities:

Project Leadership

• Lead capital projects from conceptual design through commissioning, ensuring alignment with business, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, and schedules, including risk registers and contingency strategies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between engineering, operations, safety, procurement, and executive leadership.
• Oversee multidisciplinary project teams, including internal resources and external contractors, ensuring technical excellence and schedule integrity.

 

Scope & Technical Execution

• Define and manage project scope, ensuring proper front-end engineering design (FEED) and clear technical specifications.
• Coordinate development of SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, IMPs, IMSs, PFDs, P&IDs, general arrangements, and equipment data sheets with engineering teams.
• Manage procurement of major capital equipment—pressure vessels, tanks, piping systems, control systems, vacuum or cryogenic systems, and other process equipment.
• Oversee installation, integration, and acceptance testing of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, API, NFPA, NEC, NIOSH/OSHA PSM, and other applicable codes and standards.

 

Financial & Contract Management

• Prepare capital expenditure (CAPEX) requests and business case justifications.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, change orders, and contract negotiations.
• Track financial performance and ensure accurate cost reporting to leadership.
• Drive vendor qualification, bid evaluation, and supplier performance reviews.

 

Safety, Quality, & Compliance

• Implement process safety management (PSM) and construction safety protocols during all project phases.
• Coordinate hazard reviews (HAZOP, HAZID) and Management of Change (MOC) documentation.
• Ensure all design, fabrication, and construction meet applicable quality assurance standards and specifications.

 

Commissioning & Handover

• Lead system commissioning, acceptance testing, and turnover documentation.
• Develop operation and maintenance manuals in coordination with engineering and operations.
• Provide technical training to facility personnel during startup and transition to steady-state operations.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience managing capital projects in process, petrochemical, oil & gas, or aerospace environments.
• Demonstrated success in managing multimillion-dollar equipment and facility projects from concept through commissioning.
• Proven ability to interpret and manage ASME, API, NFPA, and PSM requirements.
• Strong understanding of process systems (piping, pressure vessels, instrumentation, controls, utilities).
• Excellent leadership, budgeting, scheduling, and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent project management software.
• Experience with EPC and Design-Build project structures.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or PMP certification.
• Experience with vacuum systems, propellant handling, or test cell construction.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality systems.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar CAD tools for reviewing design packages.
• Prior experience with government or defense contracting (FAR/DFARS familiarity).

 

 

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Employment Type: Exempt.

Work Schedule: Full Time

Location: Tulsa, OK

This position will remain open for at least two weeks from the posting date and will continue to accept applications until it is filled.

 

What You'll Love About Us:

Agile Space Industries offers exceptional benefits to support you and your family including generous health coverage, dental and vision plans, Flexible Time Off, parental leave, and a 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%.

We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

 

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Agile, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity with us.

 

Reasonable Accommodation

At AGILE, our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request to hr@agilespaceindustries.com.

Posting Timeline: This position will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will continue to accept applications until the role is filled. Early applications are encouraged, as reviews and interviews may begin during the posting period.

Recruitment Notice: Agile Space Industries is not partnering with external recruiters or agencies at this time. Please do not contact our staff directly regarding open positions. All candidates must apply through our official application process to be considered

 

The salary ranges provided in this job posting are indicative and may be adjusted for individual candidates commensurate with experience or technical capabilities.  In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

AGILE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

• Please note that if the position is covered by federal international trade regulations, it is a requirement of the position that the individual be eligible to obtain any required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.