Cliff Higgins
About Cliff Higgins
Cliff Higgins is the Director of Construction Management at BLUE ORIGIN, with extensive experience in engineering and project management.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Cliff Higgins serves as the Director of Construction Management at BLUE ORIGIN. He began this role in 2023 and is responsible for overseeing the construction management aspects of BLUE ORIGIN's various projects. His extensive background in managing engineering systems and technical projects affords him a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in the construction and operations of aerospace facilities.
Previous Positions at BLUE ORIGIN
Before becoming the Director of Construction Management, Cliff Higgins held several significant roles at BLUE ORIGIN. From 2022 to 2023, he was the Senior Manager of Engineering & Systems at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Prior to that, he worked as a Sr. Technical Project Manager from 2020 to 2022 and as a Technical Project Manager III from 2019 to 2020. He started his tenure at BLUE ORIGIN as a Test Facilities Design Engineer, a position he held from 2016 to 2019.
Experience at Distilled Resources and Applied Engineering Services
Cliff Higgins worked as the Plant Operations Manager at Distilled Resources, Inc. from 2014 to 2016 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Before this role, he was a Mechanical Engineer at Applied Engineering Services, Inc. from 2001 to 2014. These roles provided him with significant experience in managing mechanical and industrial operations.
Educational Background
Cliff Higgins possesses two bachelor's degrees. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from Idaho State University, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, he achieved a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics from New Mexico State University, completing his studies from 2002 to 2006.
Technical Skills and Expertise
With over 8 years of experience in creating 3-D models and color renderings, Cliff Higgins is proficient in using SolidWorks and AutoCAD for engineering design tasks. He has expertise in preparing assembly drawings of mechanical systems, electrical schematics, and flow diagrams. His skill set also includes the design of industrial and commercial HVAC systems, including heating and cooling water, fire safety, and steam piping.