Construction Project Manager (Starship Launch Pad)

SpaceX • Brownsville, TX

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager coordinates on-site construction activities and supervises field personnel to complete projects on schedule and within budget while maintaining high quality and safe work practices. The role manages multidisciplinary projects both administratively and in the field, resolves design and construction conflicts, maintains the job site, and closes out projects. The position is based onsite in Starbase, Texas (Brownsville/South Padre Island Area); remote work is not considered. Travel to other sites may be required, up to 30%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, or an engineering-related discipline and at least 3 years of professional experience in construction, engineering, or facilities management; alternatively, at least 7 years of such professional experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to work onsite in Starbase, Texas; remote work is not considered.
• Ability to perform hands-on work in heat, cold, and rain, in tight quarters, and at heights.
• Ability to travel to other project sites as needed, up to 30%.
• Ability to safely work at heights up to 500 feet and in confined spaces, use an air-purifying respirator, operate heavy equipment and machinery, and perform the listed physical requirements.
• Must meet SpaceX’s stated ITAR eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of professional experience in concrete construction, earthwork, and basic steel structures.
• At least 1 year of demonstrated hands-on construction field experience.
• Experience managing major construction projects, including estimating, cost control, scheduling, and contractor management.
• Greenfield site development experience.
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD or Revit.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with general construction practices, permitting, and regulations.
• Experience working with vendors in multiple disciplines, such as civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying.

Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary construction projects in administrative and field capacities.
• Direct field personnel to complete projects on schedule, within budget, and in conformance with plans and specifications.
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in real time in the field.
• Promote job-site safety, encourage safe work practices, and promptly correct hazards.
• Oversee projects throughout their lifecycle to deliver on time and under budget while achieving customer satisfaction.
• Provide guidance on preliminary scope and customer requests, including rough order of magnitude cost estimates.
• Evaluate competitive bids as appropriate.
• Review proposals for accuracy and identify and track cost-saving suggestions or improvements.
• Recommend the best course of action.
• Develop final project costs and schedules.
• Implement controls to track and manage cost, schedule, and scope.
• Write and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract closeout.
• Facilitate city, county, and regulatory approvals.
• Manage site safety and environmental requirements for contractors.
• Track and approve invoices.
• Maintain the job site and close out projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level