Construction Project Manager (Starlink)

Future Ventures; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of construction projects at the Starlink production facility in Bastrop, TX (Austin Area). Applicants should have 3+ years of experience in the construction or facilities management fields.

The role requires managing contracts, coordinating with internal teams and vendors, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and under budget. This is an onsite position that demands a local presence to ensure project oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in construction or engineering.
• 3+ years of professional experience in facilities management or construction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of multi-discipline construction projects.
• Work with vendors and internal partners on project scopes and costs.
• Manage construction contracts and approvals.

Skills

Civil construction management

Utility-related projects

Project management

Personnel leadership

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

PDF editor software (Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat)

Basic earthmoving equipment

Modern survey equipment

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.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER (STARLINK)

As a member of the construction projects team, you will work with a group of elite engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure for a variety of projects at the Starlink production facility. This is a hands‑on role that is responsible for the planning and execution of new facility construction and renovation projects with emphasis on heavy civil and utility components. You will work with construction project managers, facility engineers, designers, vendors and internal partners/customers to support these goals. You will have the opportunity to drive positive change and own projects from start to finish, with the goal of making the SpaceX campus a world‑class manufacturing facility. This position is based in Bastrop, TX (Austin Area).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and own the full lifecycle of civil, structural, and utility‑related projects to achieve on‑time and under‑budget delivery with customer satisfaction.
  • 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, building owner, and governmental approvals
  • Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real‑time
  • 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 architecture, construction management, or an engineering related discipline and 3+ years of professional experience in construction, engineering, or facilities management OR 7+ years of professional experience in construction, engineering, or facilities management in lieu of a degree

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years of experience in personnel leadership role or project management role for civil, utility, or facility‑related construction
• 1+ year of demonstrated hands‑on experience in the construction field
• Business level written and verbal proficiency in both Spanish and English
• 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 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
• 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 PDF editor software such as Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD
• Knowledge of processes of jurisdictional permitting and/or environmental agencies
• Experience working with vendors of multiple disciplines such as civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical ability to perform hands‑on work in various environments, including heat, cold, rain, and tight quarters
• Ability to work onsite at our Bastrop, TX facility (Remote work not considered)
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to travel as needed
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

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. § 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.