SpaceX

Sr. Construction Project Manager

SpaceX$110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management, or 4+ years of related experience
  • 8+ years of professional experience in engineering, architecture, or construction management
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
  • Experience in project management of major construction projects
  • Strong skills in managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
  • Knowledge of jurisdictional permitting and environmental agency processes
  • Familiarity with project management software and tools.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the complete lifecycle of multidiscipline construction projects to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery
  • Gather proposals from architects, engineers, vendors, and contractors and evaluate competitive bids
  • Develop project cost and schedules while implementing tracking controls for budget and scope
  • Manage construction contracts and ensure compliance with all job site safety and environmental standards
  • Coordinate with the facilities team to ensure operational alignment post-construction
  • Take ownership of project progress, interfacing with multiple contractors and stakeholders
  • Resolve field design and construction conflicts effectively and in real-time.

Benefits

  • Work in a fast-paced, innovative environment
  • Opportunity to drive impactful infrastructure projects for a leading aerospace company
  • Collaborate with elite engineers and specialists across diverse disciplines
  • Flexibility to manage projects and responsibilities as business needs evolve
  • Contribute to making SpaceX facilities world-class and mission-oriented.
Full Job Description
SR. CONSTRUCTION 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 in Bastrop, TX as well as other SpaceX Facilities. 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 connecting the unconnected. This position is based in Bastrop, TX (Austin area).

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Oversee and own the full lifecycle of multidiscipline construction projects to achieve on-time and under-budget delivery with customer satisfaction. The following project management responsibilities are applicable:
    • Provide guidance and input on preliminary scope/customer requests, including rough order of magnitude (ROM) costs
    • Gather proposals from architects, engineers, vendors, or contractors
    • Evaluate competitive bids as appropriate
    • Review proposals for accuracy, identify and track cost-saving suggestions or improvements
    • Recommend the best path of action
    • Develop the final cost and schedule for the project
    • Implement controls as needed to track and manage cost, schedule, and scope
    • Write and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out
    • Facilitate city, county, and regulatory approvals
    • Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time
    • Manage the overall site safety and environmental requirements for contractors
    • Track and approve invoicing of work
  • Manage all aspects of multi-discipline construction projects in the field
  • Coordinate with end user and facilities team for building operations and maintenance
  • Manage night shift/early morning contractors as project work requires
  • Take on new projects ad-hoc as the business needs
  • Manage tools, documentation, and folder systems relating to the organization of our construction projects
  • Interact with contractors, fabricators, and internal customers

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management or 4+ years of experience in construction management
  • 8+ years of professional experience in engineering, architecture, or construction management

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations; ability to mark up and highlight coordination items
  • Ability to operate basic earthmoving equipment
  • Basic proficiency with modern survey equipment such as global positioning systems (GPS) and Total Stations
  • Experience with project management of major construction projects including estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management
  • Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance
  • Ability to manage priorities and multiple projects at once
  • 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
  • Previous experience with project management and scheduling software
  • Strategic facilities planning, technical design, or value engineering experience
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and project management software/task tracking software
  • Proficient knowledge of portable document format (PDF) editor software such as Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat
  • Basic proficiency with AutoCAD
  • Knowledge of processes of jurisdictional permitting and/or environmental agencies
  • Understanding and ability to interact with vendors of multiple disciplines such as civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to work at elevated heights, in outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain, snow)
  • Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs. unassisted)
  • Ability to work 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 is required
  • Ability to provide on-call support in emergency situations
  • Occasional travel may be required based on specific projects; travel requirement is up to 15%


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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