Senior Residential Construction PM - Onsite Starbase, TX

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Residential Construction Project Manager to lead on-site design, construction and activation of residential and commercial infrastructure at Starbase, TX.

The role focuses on high-performance living spaces aligned with SpaceX mission needs. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in residential project management, strong scheduling and cost-control skills, and experience with permitting, shop drawings, and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, or engineering.
• 5+ years of hands-on professional experience in residential architecture, engineering, construction management, or facilities development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all facets of multi-disciplinary residential construction projects on-site, from foundation to finish, with a focus on quality and innovation.
• Champion the full project lifecycle for residential builds, prioritizing customer satisfaction, sustainability, and operational readiness.
• Solicit and evaluate proposals from architects, engineers, and residential contractors; award contracts to drive value and speed.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage comprehensive construction contracts specializing in residential disciplines.
• Develop detailed project controls, including scheduling, budgeting, and cost management for residential developments.
• Develop accurate preliminary cost estimates based on residential scopes, including material, labor, and site-specific factors.
• Navigate and expedite approvals from city, county, and regulatory bodies for residential zoning, building codes, and environmental compliance.
• Build strong partnerships with contractors, fabricators, architects, and internal stakeholders to align with residential project goals.
• Proactively resolve design, permitting, and construction challenges in real-time, adapt to dynamic field conditions.
• Partner with facilities teams and end-users to transition residential spaces into fully operational, low-maintenance environments post-construction.

Skills

Residential project management

Scheduling tools

AutoCAD

Contract negotiation

Cost estimation

Field troubleshooting

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Residential Construction Project Manager to lead on-site design, construction and activation of residential and commercial infrastructure at Starbase, TX.

The role focuses on high-performance living spaces aligned with SpaceX mission needs. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in residential project management, strong scheduling and cost-control skills, and experience with permitting, shop drawings, and cross-functional coordination.