Construction Project Manager (Starlink)
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
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 ofenabling human life on Mars.
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER (STARLINK)
As a member of the construction projects team you will work with a group of elite engineers across multiple disciplines to design build and activate infrastructure for a variety of projects at the Starlink production facility. This is a hands-on role that is responsible for the planning and execution of new facility construction and renovation projects with emphasis on heavy civil and utility components. You will work with construction project managers facility engineers designers vendors and internal partners/customers to support these goals. You will have the opportunity to drive positive change and own projects from start to finish with the goal of making the SpaceX campus a world-class manufacturing facility. This position is based in Bastrop TX (Austin Area).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee and own thefull lifecycle of civil structural and utility-related 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 thebest 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 building owner and governmental approvals
- Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time
- Track and approve invoicing of work
- Manage all aspects of multi-discipline construction projects in the field
- Coordinate with end user and facilities team for building operations and maintenance
- Manage night shift/early morning contractors as project work requires
- Take on new projects ad-hoc as the business needs
- Manage tools documentation and folder systems relating to the organization of our construction projects
- Interact with contractors fabricators and internal customers
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors 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 experience in personnel leadership role or project management role for civil utility or facility-related construction
- 1 year of demonstrated hands-on experience in theconstruction field
- Business level written and verbal proficiency in both Spanish and English
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings specifications and calculations; ability to mark up and highlight coordination items
- Ability to operate basic earthmoving equipment
- Basic proficiency with modern survey equipment such as GPS and Total Stations
- Experience with project management of major construction projects including estimating cost control schedule and contractor management
- Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance
- Strategic facilities planning technical design or value engineering experience
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and project management software/task tracking software
- Proficient knowledge of PDF editor software such as Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat
- Basic proficiency with AutoCAD
- Knowledge of processes of jurisdictional permitting and/or environmental agencies
- Experience working with vendors of multiple disciplines such as civil structural mechanical electrical piping geotechnical and surveying
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Physical ability to perform hands-on work in various environments including heat cold rain and tight quarters
- Ability to work onsite at our Bastrop TX facility (Remote work not considered)
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Ability to travel as needed
- Valid drivers license
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
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.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to.
Required Experience:
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About Company
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets.