Sr. Construction Project Manager

SpaceX; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunity to work on innovative projects

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a SR. CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER to oversee the full lifecycle of construction projects at their facilities. This role requires significant experience in engineering or construction management, and the ability to manage multiple projects. Applicants should be skilled in project management and possess a Bachelor's degree. This role is vital to ensuring that projects are completed on-time and within budget, driving improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal guidance.
• Experience with project management and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of multidiscipline construction projects.
• Develop final cost and schedule for each project.
• Manage tools and documentation related to construction projects.

Skills

Project management

Engineering understanding

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

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

4+ years of experience in construction management

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Office Suite

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 of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

As a member of the construction projects team, you will work with a group of elite engineers and specialists across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure for a variety of projects in Bastrop, TX as well as other SpaceX Facilities. This role is responsible for the design, build, and activation of infrastructure, facilities improvements, and large capital projects. You will have the opportunity to drive positive change in a fast-paced and low-drag environment. This includes owning tasks/projects from start to finish, with the goal of making the SpaceX campus a world-class facility that can support the mission of connecting the unconnected. This position is based in Bastrop, TX (Austin area).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and own the full lifecycle of multidiscipline construction projects to achieve on-time and under-budget delivery with customer satisfaction. The following project management responsibilities are applicable:
• 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, and regulatory approvals
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time
• Manage the overall site safety and environmental requirements for contractors
• 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 engineering, architecture, or construction management or 4+ years of experience in construction management
• 8+ years of professional experience in engineering, architecture, or construction management

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 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 global positioning systems (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
• Ability to manage priorities and multiple projects at once
• Ability to rapidly change roles/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
• Previous experience with project management and scheduling software
• 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 portable document format (PDF) editor software such as Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD
• Knowledge of processes of jurisdictional permitting and/or environmental agencies
• Understanding and ability to interact with vendors of multiple disciplines such as civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work at elevated heights, in outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain, snow)
• Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs. unassisted)Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility is required
• Ability to provide on-call support in emergency situations
• Occasional travel may be required based on specific projects; travel requirement is up to 15%
• 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 Affimative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].