Construction Project Manager, Critical Lift (Starship)

Responsibilities

• Direct the team’s compliance with safety programs and maintain a strong safety culture across all active projects and field operations
• Write and manage design, engineering, and construction contracts across multiple disciplines through project completion
• Perform project control tasks including scheduling, budgeting, quality control, logistics, and operational coordination
• Manage high-level coordination with engineering, manufacturers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve cross-functional issues and remove roadblocks
• Interact with contractors, designers, fabricators, and internal customers
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in real-time in the field
• Lead and develop a team of construction personnel responsible for critical operations and infrastructure projects across multiple SpaceX facilities and locations
• Oversee and own the full lifecycle of projects to achieve on-time and under-budget delivery with customer satisfaction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, or an engineering related discipline OR 4+ years of professional experience in construction, engineering, or facilities management in lieu of a degree
• 3+ years of professional experience in construction management or engineering
• 1+ years of professional experience managing heavy lift/heavy haul projects

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience with project management and scheduling software
• Design and build experience in a technical field
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD
• Knowledge of processes of jurisdictional permitting and/or environmental agencies
• Understanding of multiple disciplines such as civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical, and surveying
• Experience with project management of major construction projects including estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management
• Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and fabrication drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities while maintaining a high sense of urgency in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Frequent travel may be required to support operations at production and launch sites, requires frequent travel >50%
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to work in outdoor environments
• Candidate must be capable of safely performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description
• Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review
• Willingness to work weekends and night shifts as needed

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.