Sr. Construction Project Manager - Warranties (Starbase Development)

SpaceX; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Construction Project Manager, Warranties for Starbase Development in Starbase, TX. You will own the warranty program, drive build quality, lead defect investigations, and coordinate between design, construction and maintenance teams throughout the project life cycle.

You will manage QA during construction, conduct root cause analyses, and ensure timely warranty repairs while maintaining comprehensive documentation and stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or architecture or 6+ years of related experience.
• 5+ years in residential architecture, engineering, construction management or facilities development.
• Experience in quality assurance, warranty management, or similar roles desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality assurance during construction and document as-built conditions.
• Investigate warranty issues, perform root cause analyses and action plans.
• Oversee warranty-related project controls, including scheduling and budgeting.
• Hold builders and vendors accountable for quality and warranty performance.
• Review designs for prevention of future warranty issues and drive improvements.
• Oversee warranty repairs from initiation to completion with clear documentation.
• Lead process improvement projects and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

quality assurance

warranty experience

construction management

stakeholder collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Sr. Construction Project Manager - Warranties (Starbase Development)

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.

SR. CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER, WARRANTIES (STARBASE DEVELOPMENT)

The Starbase Development Team is seeking a Sr. Construction Project Manager, Warranties to own construction quality assurance and the warranty program for residential and commercial infrastructure in Starbase, TX. This role will own build quality and performance initiatives and serve as the primary liaison between the design, construction, and maintenance teams throughout construction and the project life cycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage quality assurance during construction, including reviewing 3 rd party reports, performing independent inspections, issuing reports with corrective actions, and documenting as-built conditions
• Perform investigations and root cause analyses on known warranty issues; create plan of action to address root causes and identify discrepancies between design intent and as-built conditions
• Manage all project controls for warranty work, including scheduling, coordination with maintenance teams, and budgeting as needed
• Hold builders and vendors accountable for construction quality and warranty performance
• Proactively review designs with an eye for prevention of future warranty issues, driving systemic continual improvements based on lessons learned
• Oversee warranty repairs from initiation through verified completion, maintaining clear program documentation and reporting
• Lead small-to-medium process improvement and special projects, exercising independent judgment and significant autonomy
• Build and maintain relationships with contractors, vendors, fabricators, architects, and internal stakeholders to align with residential project goals
• Partner with facilities teams and end-users to transition spaces into fully operational, low-maintenance environments post-construction

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture; OR 6+ years of professional construction, closeout, or warranty experience in lieu of a degree
• 5+ years of hands‑on professional experience in residential architecture, engineering, construction management, or facilities development

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of experience working in a quality assurance, quality control, or warranty‑related field
• Working knowledge of typical residential warranty structures (workmanship, systems, envelope, structural, manufacturer)
• Expertise across residential development technical disciplines, including civil/site work, structural framing, mechanical/HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, geotechnical analysis, and surveying
• Skilled in reviewing, interpreting, and approving residential drawings, fabrication plans, blueprints, and technical specifications
• Thriving in high‑velocity environments, pivoting roles swiftly while sustaining urgency, precision, and results
• Exceptional independent thinker and collaborative team player, with initiative, clear communication, and a bias for action

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position is based in Starbase, TX and requires being onsite – remote work not considered
• Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on project deadlines or residential operational requirements
• Physical ability to lift and transport materials or tools (up to 25 lbs.) across construction sites
• Occasional travel may be required to support other Spaceport Development project activations and turnovers
• 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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