Starship Critical Transport Project Manager

Spacex; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Brownsville/Starbase invites applications for a Construction Project Manager, Critical Transport (Starship). You will lead safety-critical heavy-haul moves, plan routes, and manage contracts to support Starship production and launch cadence with frequent travel (>50%).

This role integrates engineering, production, and field teams across multiple facilities. The position emphasizes end-to-end project execution, strong safety culture, and rapid iteration to meet ambitious program

Responsibilities

• Direct the team’s compliance with safety programs and maintain a strong safety culture across all active projects and field operations.
• Plan, write, and own transport plans for critical moves, including route selection, load configuration, securement, staging, and contingency actions.
• Write and manage engineering, transport, and construction contracts across multiple disciplines through project completion.
• Perform project control tasks including scheduling, budgeting, quality control, logistics, and operational coordination.
• Manage high-level coordination with engineering, production, launch, manufacturers, heavy-haul vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve cross-functional issues and remove roadblocks.
• Interact with contractors, transporters, designers, fabricators, permitting agencies, and internal customers.
• Resolve route, access, and execution conflicts in real time in the field.
• Lead and develop a team of construction and transport personnel responsible for critical moves and supporting infrastructure across multiple the company facilities and locations.
• Oversee and own the full lifecycle of transport projects to achieve on-time and under-budget delivery with customer satisfaction. The following project management responsibilities apply:
• Mentor team members on field execution, contractor management, and problem-solving in a fast-paced operations environment.
• Drive accountability for on-time and on-budget delivery from origin to set-down, while supporting the rapid iteration typical of the company programs.
• Manage tools and organization systems relating

Job description

SpaceX in Brownsville/Starbase invites applications for a Construction Project Manager, Critical Transport (Starship). You will lead safety-critical heavy-haul moves, plan routes, and manage contracts to support Starship production and launch cadence with frequent travel (>50%).

This role integrates engineering, production, and field teams across multiple facilities. The position emphasizes end-to-end project execution, strong safety culture, and rapid iteration to meet ambitious program