Construction Project Manager (Starship Launch Pad)

SpaceX; Cape Canaveral (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Construction Project Manager for the Starship Launch Pad. This critical role involves overseeing the lifecycle of construction projects, ensuring safety compliance, managing budgets, and coordinating with various contractors. Ideal candidates will have a background in architecture or construction management along with professional experience in project control and site management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in construction management.
• Ability to manage projects in fast-paced environments.
• Proficient in coordinating and executing construction tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall site management for launch pad construction projects.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and under budget.
• Interact with contractors and ensure safety policies are enforced.

Skills

Project Control

Site Management

Risk Management

Safety Enforcement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, or engineering

7+ years of experience in architecture, engineering, operations, or construction management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management Software

PDF Editor Software (e.g., Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat)

Facility Design Software (ex. Siemens NX, Revit, Civil 3D, AutoCAD)

Job description

Construction Project Manager (Starship Launch Pad)

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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 (STARSHIP LAUNCH PAD)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall site management from pre-planning through the design phase, to in-field execution and commissioning of launch pad construction projects and infrastructure improvements
• Oversee the full lifecycle of projects with on-time and under-budget delivery and be able to quickly identify and alert the team to risks that threaten the success of the project
• Manage all aspects of multi-discipline construction projects in the field and in the office
• Perform project control tasks, including project scheduling and cost control
• Tend to the schedule documents for scopes under the construction project manager’s purview
• Interact with contractors, fabricators, material suppliers, and internal customers
• Ensure Safety policies are strictly enforced in the field
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time and in the pre planning phase
• For some cases, as requested by the responsible engineer of the scope, gather proposals from architects, engineers, and contractors; assign contracts upon receipt of all proposals
• Coordinate project implementation and track overall project status
• Coordinate real estate planning and area management functions as needed across the launch pad
• Take on unplanned scope that is identified in the field as the project requires
• Identify options for acceleration within active scopes on the pad
• Own generation of weekly goals from the schedules as defined by engineering and running coordination meetings with affected teams
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, or an engineering discipline OR 7+ years of experience in architecture, engineering, operations, or construction management in lieu of a degree
• 5+ years of professional experience in architecture, engineering, construction management, or facilities management
  
  

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite tools, project management software and PDF editor software such as Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat
• 2+ years of professional experience with facility design software and tools (ex. Siemens NX, Revit, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, BIM 360, Navisworks)
• 1+ years of professional experience with strategic facilities planning experience
• 1+ years of professional experience with manufacturing facility experience
• 1+ years of professional experience with construction cost estimates
• Hands on professional experience with one or multiple of the following trades: construction, welding, steel erection, tube bending and fabrication, machining, or precision cleaning
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and calculations; ability to mark up and highlight coordination items
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance
• Ability to independently and effectively manage projects in an extremely fast paced and changing environment
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Occasionally 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
  
  

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.

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].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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