Sr. Construction Project Manager (Starship Infrastructure - Louisiana)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Pecan Island (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Construction Project Manager for Starship Infrastructure with responsibilities spanning on-site leadership, cost control, safety, and regulatory coordination. The role starts in Starbase, TX and relocation to Louisiana is required by 2027.

The ideal candidate brings a strong record in multidisciplinary construction, bidding, contract management, and field oversight across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and piping disciplines.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in engineering, construction management.
• Experience in concrete construction, earthwork, and basic steel structures.
• Proven track record in long‑term planning, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory navigation.
• Experience with project management of major construction projects including estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management.
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD or Revit.
• Knowledge and familiarity with general construction practices, permitting, and regulations.
• Experience working with vendors of multiple disciplines such as civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of multidisciplinary construction projects, both as an administrator and in the field.
• Direct all field personnel to achieve completion on schedule, within budget, and with quality workmanship.
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in real-time in the field.
• Promote job site safety and rectify hazards immediately.
• Oversee and own the full lifecycle of projects to achieve on‑time and under‑budget delivery with customer satisfaction.
• Provide guidance on preliminary scope and ROM costs.
• Evaluate competitive bids as appropriate.
• Review proposals for accuracy and track cost-saving improvements.
• Develop final cost and schedule for the project.
• Write and manage construction contracts with subcontractors through close-out.
• Facilitate city, county, and regulatory approvals.
• Track and approve invoicing of work.

Skills

8+ years of professional experience in

Long-term planning

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory navigation

Project management

Experience with major construction PM

Vendors coordination

Tools

AutoCAD or Revit

Job description

Pecan Island, LA

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 (STARSHIP INFRASTRUCTURE - LOUISIANA)

The senior construction project manager coordinates all on-site construction activities and supervises all field personnel as required to successfully complete the project on schedule and within budget. This includes maintaining the highest level of quality and supervising all trade and field personnel, while also administering good construction safety practices for all on-site activities. They also maintain the job site and close out the project. This position is based in Starbase, Texas (Brownsville/South Padre Island Area) until early 2027. At that time, relocation to Louisiana will be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all aspects of multidisciplinary construction projects, both as an administrator and in the field
• Direct all field personnel to achieve completion of the project on schedule, within budget, and with quality workmanship that conforms to the original plans and specifications
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in real-time in the field
• Promote job site safety, encourage safe work practices, and rectify job site hazards immediately
• 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:
• Provide guidance and input on preliminary scope/customer requests, including rough order of magnitude (ROM) costs
• 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8+ years of professional experience in engineering, construction management

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of professional experience in concrete construction, earthwork, and basic steel structures
• Proven track record in long‑term planning, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory navigation.
• Experience with project management of major construction projects including estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD or Revit
• Knowledge and familiarity with general construction practices, permitting, and regulations
• Experience working with vendors of multiple disciplines such as civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position is based in Starbase, TX (Brownsville/South Padre Island Area) until early 2027, at which time relocation to Louisiana will be required - remote work not considered
• Ability to perform hands‑on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights
• Travel up to 75 % required
• Stand: Up to 6 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 6 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to ≤ 50 lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 3 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 10 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to ≤ 25 lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 10 hours per day
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 3 hours per day
• Upper body twist: Up to 3 hours per day
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees 6 hours or greater per day
• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and 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 .

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.