Lead Construction Engineer: Manage High-Tech Facility Builds

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Medical, vision, dental coverage

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Construction Engineer to design, build, and activate advanced manufacturing facilities in Hawthorne, CA. You will lead full project lifecycles, collaborating with engineers, architects, trade partners, and internal customers to drive complex infrastructure improvements in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes autonomy, decision quality, and strong project management, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, scheduling, and cross-team coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/ mechanical/ structural engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• 1+ years of construction experience.
• PE license (preferred).
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, or structural design and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and own full lifecycle of projects with on-time and under-budget delivery.
• Manage all aspects of multi-discipline construction projects in the field and office.
• Be the overall construction project manager and extreme owner.
• Perform project control tasks, including project scheduling and cost control.
• Interact with contractors, fabricators, and internal customers.
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time.
• Provide budgetary costs based upon the preliminary scope of the project.
• Coordinate project implementation and track project status.

Skills

Construction management

Field experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/ mechanical/ structural engineering, architecture, or construction management

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Construction Engineer to design, build, and activate advanced manufacturing facilities in Hawthorne, CA. You will lead full project lifecycles, collaborating with engineers, architects, trade partners, and internal customers to drive complex infrastructure improvements in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes autonomy, decision quality, and strong project management, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, scheduling, and cross-team coordination.