Interplanetary Infrastructure Project Lead

Spacex; Brownsville (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Brownsville, Texas is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead the design, construction, and commissioning of Starbase infrastructure. You will own projects from inception to completion and collaborate with engineers and stakeholders across disciplines in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3+ years in construction or engineering, a technical degree, and proficiency with project management tools and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in construction management or engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, construction science, or engineering.
• Experience with project management and scheduling software.
• Design experience in a technical field.
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of permitting processes and environmental agencies.
• Understanding of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical, and surveying.
• Experience with major construction project estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management.
• Ability to read and approve shop drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Ability to adapt roles quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Write and manage design, engineering, and construction contracts.
• Perform project control tasks: scheduling, budgeting, quality control, logistics.
• Manage multidisciplinary construction projects in field and admin.
• Interact with contractors, designers, fabricators, and internal customers.
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in real-time.
• Oversee full project lifecycle to achieve on-time, under-budget delivery.
• Coordinate with end user and facilities team for operations and maintenance.
• Coordinate with night shift contractors when needed.
• Communicate with internal legal team about disputes.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling experience

Design experience

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER, STARBASE INFRASTRUCTURE

As a member of the Starbase team, you will work with a group of elite engineers and project managers across multiple disciplines to design, build, and commission infrastructure for a variety of projects at Starbase as well as other SpaceX Facilities. You will influence design and own projects from start to finish to build Starbase into Earth’s first interplanetary port. This position is based in South Texas (Brownsville/South Padre area).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write and manage design, engineering, and construction contracts across multiple disciplines through contract close-out
• Perform project control tasks including project scheduling, budgeting, quality control, logistics, and operational coordination
• Manage all aspects of multidisciplinary construction projects, both as an administrator and in the field
• Interact with contractors, designers, fabricators, and internal customers
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in real-time in the field
• Oversee and own the full lifecycle of projects to achieve on-time and under-budget delivery with customer satisfaction. The following project management responsibilities apply:
• Manage tools and folder systems relating to the organization of our construction projects
• Provide budgetary estimates based upon the preliminary scope of the project
• Gather proposals from architects, engineers and contractors; award 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
• Coordinate with end user and facilities team for building operations and maintenance
• Manage night shift contractors as project work requires
• Communicate with internal legal team in case of contractual dispute

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of professional experience in construction management or engineering

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, construction science, or an engineering discipline
• Experience with project management and scheduling software
• Design experience in a technical field
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD
• Knowledge of processes of jurisdictional permitting and/or environmental agencies
• Understanding of multiple disciplines such as civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, 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 and 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver’s license
• Occasional travel may be required to support vehicle operations at production and launch sites
• Stand: Up to 6 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 3 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 1-2 hours per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day
• Walk: Up to 3 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) 1-2 hours per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 1 hour per day
• Upper body twist: Up to 1 hour per day
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees up to 1 hour per day
• Candidate must be capable of safely performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review
• 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 .

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