Bastrop Site Expansion Manager

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Texas seeks a Bastrop Site Expansion Manager to oversee strategic site planning for its expanding campus. This role includes developing long-term infrastructure strategies, managing utility expansions, and building strong relationships with government and stakeholders. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related fields and possess 5+ years of relevant experience. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential. The position requires travel and flexibility in work hours.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in site planning, facilities management, or infrastructure project management.
• Strong project management skills with experience using relevant tools.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the master utility and facility sheet.
• Develop and manage the master site plan.
• Drive high-level land planning and usage strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with local government officials.
• Partner closely with the Government Affairs team.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Urban Planning

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Smartsheet

GIS software

AutoCAD

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

BASTROP SITE EXPANSION MANAGER (BASTROP)

SpaceX is seeking an experienced, driven Bastrop Campus Planning Manager to own strategic site planning and growth for our expanding Bastrop campus. This role will lead the site's long-term infrastructure strategy as we scale production operations and facilities. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, experience managing technical requirements across large-scale programs, and a proven ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and maintain the master utility and facility sheet, managing inputs from stakeholders, challenging requirements, and ensuring accuracy and alignment with site needs.
• Develop and manage the master site plan, forecasting many years ahead to proactively address growth requirements and infrastructure demands.
• Drive high-level land planning and usage strategies to optimize campus expansion and efficiency.
• Build and maintain relationships with local government officials, landowners, and key stakeholders to identify and secure partnerships as needed.
• Partner closely with the Government Affairs team to expedite regulatory approvals and remove blockers.
• Cultivate strong, collaborative partnerships with construction, operations, and site leadership teams to align on priorities and execution.
• Lead and project manage utility expansions over time, from planning through implementation, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Urban Planning.
• 5+ years of experience in site planning, facilities management, or infrastructure project management.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven track record in long-term planning, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory navigation.
• Strong project management skills, with experience using tools like MS Project, Primavera, Smartsheet, or similar.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Experience in high-growth industrial sites, utilities expansion, or campus development.
• Familiarity with Texas land use regulations, permitting processes, and local government dynamics.
• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Master's in Engineering/Planning) or PMP certification.
• Proficiency in GIS software, AutoCAD, or site modeling tools.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Able to travel up to 10% on an ongoing basis.
• 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. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].

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For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in SpaceX’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or have ever had one, you are encouraged to volunteer to help us measure our progress toward a more inclusive workforce. You can provide information about your disability status, which may include a wide range of conditions such as substance use disorder, autoimmune disorders, blindness, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, mental health conditions, and many more. This voluntary information is used solely to monitor compliance with federal obligations and is confidential.

Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
• Autoimmune disorder, e.g., lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
• Blind or low vision
• Cancer (past or present)
• Cardiovascular or heart disease
• Celiac disease
• Cerebral palsy
• Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
• Diabetes
• Disfigurement (e.g., caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders)
• Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
• Gastrointestinal disorders (e.g., Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome)
• Intellectual or developmental disability
• Mental health conditions (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD)
• Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
• Mobility impairment
• Nervous system condition (e.g., migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis)
• Neurodivergence (e.g., ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities)
• Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
• Pulmonary or respiratory conditions (e.g., tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema)
• Short stature (dwarfism)
• Traumatic brain injury