Starship Infrastructure Project Lead — On‑Site & Travel‑Heavy

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

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.