Starship Launch Pad Construction Lead

Starlink; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Construction Project Manager for the Starship Launch Pad in Starbase, Texas. You will coordinate all on-site construction activities, supervise field personnel, and ensure work is completed on schedule and within budget while upholding safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

The role requires strong leadership of multidisciplinary teams, experience in cost control, scheduling, and contract management, and the ability to resolve design and field conflicts in real time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, or an engineering discipline with 3+ years of professional experience in construction, engineering, or facilities management, or 7+ years in lieu of a degree.
• 2+ years of professional experience in concrete construction, earthwork, and basic steel structures.
• Experience with project management of major construction projects including estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management.
• Greenfield site development experience.
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD or Revit.
• Knowledge of 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 the full lifecycle of projects to achieve on-time and under-budget delivery; include ROM costs, evaluating bids, reviewing proposals, and developing final cost and schedule.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Construction management

Engineering background

3+ years exp

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture/construction management/engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

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.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER (STARSHIP LAUNCH PAD)

The 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 with 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).

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:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, or an engineering related discipline and 3+ years of professional experience in construction, engineering, or facilities management OR 7+ years of professional experience in construction, engineering, or facilities management in lieu of a degree

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of professional experience in concrete construction, earthwork, and basic steel structures
• 1+ year of demonstrated hands-on experience in the construction field
• Experience with project management of major construction projects including estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management
• Greenfield site development experience
• 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) and requires being onsite – remote work not considered
• Ability to perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights
• Travel may be required to support projects at other sites (up to 30%)
• 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

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• 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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