Principal Construction Engineer
About The Position
As a member of SpaceX’s HQ construction team, the Principal Construction Engineer designs, builds, and activates technically advanced manufacturing facilities. The role manages complex construction projects and infrastructure improvements from start to finish, with autonomy to address diverse problems and manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The engineer works with construction engineers, architects, trade partners, contractors, and internal customers to deliver projects and support SpaceX’s goals. SpaceX construction engineers also serve as project managers and superintendents; this is a construction management role by industry standards. The position is based in Hawthorne, California, and occasional travel may be required to support projects at other sites.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, architecture, or construction management.
- At least 10 years of construction experience.
- Ability to work at elevated heights of 200 feet or more.
- Ability to lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Availability for extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility is required.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Must meet applicable U.S. Government export-regulation eligibility requirements: U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience managing multiple vertical projects.
- Knowledge of jurisdictional permitting and/or environmental agency processes.
- Understanding of multiple disciplines, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying.
- Experience managing major construction projects, including estimating, cost control, scheduling, and contractor management.
- Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and fabrication drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals.
- Manufacturing facility experience.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and own projects through their full lifecycle, delivering on time and under budget.
- Manage all aspects of multidisciplinary construction projects in the field and office.
- Serve as the overall construction project manager and owner.
- Perform project controls, including scheduling and cost control.
- Interact with contractors, fabricators, and internal customers.
- Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time.
- Develop budgetary cost estimates based on preliminary project scope.
- Gather proposals from architects, engineers, and contractors, and assign contracts after receiving all proposals.
- Facilitate city, county, and governmental approvals.
- Coordinate project implementation and track project status.
- Coordinate with end users and the facilities team on building operations and maintenance.
- Develop tools and approaches to support enterprise-wide space allocation and adjudication.
- Coordinate real estate planning and management functions as needed.
- Take on additional projects as business needs require.
Benefits
- Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
- Potential discretionary bonuses.
- Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Comprehensive medical coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Various discounts and perks.
- Up to three weeks of accrued paid vacation.
- Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
- Paid sick leave under company policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
