Sr. Construction Project Manager - Warranties (Starbase Development)

SpaceX • Starbase, TX, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX’s Starbase Development Team is seeking a Sr. Construction Project Manager, Warranties to own construction quality assurance and the warranty program for residential and commercial infrastructure in Starbase, Texas. The role owns build quality and performance initiatives and serves as the primary liaison among design, construction, and maintenance teams throughout construction and the project life cycle.

The position is based onsite in Starbase, TX; remote work is not considered. Travel to various SpaceX locations for mission-critical projects is required, and occasional travel may be needed for other Spaceport Development project activations and turnovers. The role may require extended hours and weekends to meet project deadlines or residential operational needs. It also requires the physical ability to lift and transport materials or tools weighing up to 25 pounds across construction sites.

Applicants must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and states that employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture, or at least 6 years of professional construction, closeout, or warranty experience in lieu of a degree.
• At least 5 years of hands-on professional experience in residential architecture, engineering, construction management, or facilities development.
• Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission-critical projects.
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on project deadlines or residential operational requirements.
• Physical ability to lift and transport materials or tools weighing up to 25 pounds across construction sites.
• Must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements: U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, or a warranty-related field.
• Working knowledge of typical residential warranty structures, including workmanship, systems, envelope, structural, and manufacturer warranties.
• Expertise across residential development technical disciplines, including civil/site work, structural framing, mechanical/HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, geotechnical analysis, and surveying.
• Skill in reviewing, interpreting, and approving residential drawings, fabrication plans, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Ability to thrive in high-velocity environments, pivot roles swiftly, and sustain urgency, precision, and results.
• Independent thinking and collaborative teamwork, with initiative, clear communication, and a bias for action.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction quality assurance, including reviewing third-party reports, conducting independent inspections, issuing reports with corrective actions, and documenting as-built conditions.
• Investigate known warranty issues and conduct root cause analyses; develop action plans to address root causes and identify discrepancies between design intent and as-built conditions.
• Manage project controls for warranty work, including scheduling, coordination with maintenance teams, and budgeting as needed.
• Hold builders and vendors accountable for construction quality and warranty performance.
• Review designs proactively to prevent future warranty issues and drive systemic continuous improvement based on lessons learned.
• Oversee warranty repairs from initiation through verified completion, maintaining clear program documentation and reporting.
• Lead small-to-medium process improvement and special projects, exercising independent judgment and significant autonomy.
• Build and maintain relationships with contractors, vendors, fabricators, architects, and internal stakeholders to align with residential project goals.
• Partner with facilities teams and end-users to transition spaces into fully operational, low-maintenance environments after construction.

What This Job Offers

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