Construction Project Manager

SpaceX•McGregor, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Construction Projects team, you will work with a group of elite engineers and specialists across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure for a variety of projects at the McGregor Rocket Development Facility as well as other SpaceX Facilities. This role is responsible for the design, build, and activation of infrastructure, facilities improvements, and large capital projects. You will have the opportunity to drive positive change in a fast-paced and low-drag environment. This includes owning tasks/projects from start to finish, to make the SpaceX campus a world-class facility that can support the mission of enabling life beyond Earth. This position is based in McGregor, Texas (Central Texas area).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management with 1+ years of experience working in the field on construction projects, or 5+ years of commercial construction experience will be considered in place of degree
Ability to work at elevated heights (200+ feet)
Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (up to 25lbs. unassisted)
Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required
Must be able to climb ladders and work in tight spaces
Valid driver’s license
Occasional travel may be required to support projects at other sites (up to 15%)
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.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations; ability to mark up and highlight coordination items on plans
Proficiency in calculating percent grade, calculating volumes, and establishing and using site benchmarks
Experience in performing topographic, construction staking, and as-builts using GPS and/or total station equipment
Experience installing civil infrastructure such utilities, and structural concrete.
Ability to manage priorities and multiple projects at once with minimal guidance.
Experience with project management of major construction projects including estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management
Experience in directing work in the field between trades and contractors.
Experience in using AutoCAD or Revit

Responsibilities

Oversee and own the full lifecycle of multidiscipline construction projects to achieve on-time and under-budget delivery with customer satisfaction. The following project management responsibilities are applicable:
Provide guidance and input on preliminary scope/customer requests, including rough order of magnitude (ROM) costs
Gather proposals from architects, engineers, vendors, or contractors
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
Provide daily coordination to contractors working across the entire facility and coordinate critical path work to maintain project schedules
Plan construction activities with facility operators to avoid delays to facility operations
Perform daily inspection and verification of contractor’s progress and observe critical operations to ensure quality
Ensure contractors follow site and OSHA safety standards while performing work
Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time
Manage night shift/early morning contractors as project work requires