SpaceX

Architectural Project Manager

SpaceX$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an architecture or engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of professional experience in architecture, engineering, construction management, or facilities management
  • Experience managing multiple vertical projects (preferred)
  • Proficiency with project management and scheduling software (preferred)
  • Basic proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit (preferred)
  • Understanding of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying disciplines (preferred)
  • Experience in a manufacturing facility environment (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with stakeholders to manage capital projects from planning to delivery
  • Utilize architectural and engineering knowledge to streamline design and resolve construction conflicts
  • Draft and oversee construction contracts with subcontractors until project completion
  • Conduct project control tasks including scheduling, budgeting, and cost oversight
  • Resolve design and construction issues in the field promptly
  • Own the entire lifecycle of projects to ensure on-time and under-budget delivery
  • Facilitate necessary approvals from city, county, and governmental agencies

Benefits

  • Opportunity to be part of innovative projects that strive for excellence
  • Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with elite engineers
  • Drive significant change and improvements to the SpaceX campus
  • Flexibility in handling new projects as needed
  • Collaborative team atmosphere focused on mission success
  • Exposure to various disciplines and complex project management challenges
Full Job Description
ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT MANAGER

As a member of the construction projects team you will work with a group of elite engineers and specialists across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure for a variety of projects at the SpaceX Bastrop Campus. This role is responsible for the design, build, and activation of infrastructure, facilities improvements and large capital projects. You will have the opportunity to drive positive change in a fast-paced and low-drag environment. This includes owning tasks/projects from start to finish, with the goal of making the SpaceX campus a world-class facility that can support the mission of enabling life beyond Earth. This position is based in Bastrop, Texas (Austin area).

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Coordinates with stake holders to build small to large capital projects across the site, including managing all phases of the project from planning to final delivery
  • Uses architecture/engineering knowledge to expedite the design process and solve for conflicts during construction
  • Write and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out
  • Perform project control tasks, including project scheduling, budgeting, and cost control
  • Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time
  • Oversee and own full lifecycle of tasks and/or projects to achieve on-time and under budget delivery with customer satisfaction. The following project management responsibilities are applicable:
    • Manage tools and folder systems relating to the organization of our construction projects
    • Provide budgetary costs based upon the preliminary scope of the project
    • Gather proposals from architects, engineers and contractors; assign contracts upon receipt of all proposals
    • Develop the final cost and schedule for the project, and implement controls as needed to manage cost, schedule and scope
    • Facilitate city, county, and governmental approvals
    • Coordinate project implementation and track project status
    • Work with the facilities team and end user in order to operationalize the post-construction building operations and maintenance functions
    • Coordinate with end user and facilities team for building operations and maintenance
    • Manage night shift contractors as project work requires
    • Take on new projects ad-hoc as the business needs

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in an architecture or engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of professional experience in architecture, engineering, construction management, or facilities management

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience managing multiple vertical projects
  • Previous experience with project management and scheduling software
  • Design experience in a technical field
  • Basic proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit
  • Knowledge of processes of jurisdictional permitting and/or environmental agencies
  • Understanding of multiple disciplines such as civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying
  • Experience with project management of major construction projects including estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management
  • Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and fabrication drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals
  • Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while maintaining a high sense of urgency in a high-paced, challenging work environment
  • Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively
  • Manufacturing facility experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to work at elevated heights
  • Physical effort with lifting and carrying materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs.)
  • Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain
  • Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
  • Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required
  • Valid driver's license
  • Occasional travel may be required to support projects at other sites


ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
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