Sr. Facilities Specialist

About the role

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. As a Senior Facilities Specialist, you will lead construction and facilities projects that support new production lines, office spaces, and industrial upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction and facilities-related projects and upgrades for new production lines, office spaces, improvements, or industrial upgrades.
• Assist with the design, development, and issuance of drawings, documentation, and reports for construction and facilities in aerospace, large commercial, or industrial-type projects.
• Verify maintenance completion and coordinate repair, build, and contingency systems efforts for HVAC, electrical, cranes, facility systems (e.g., lighting, doors, roof leaks), security systems, and fire protection systems.
• Communicate and deliver building/maintenance activities and schedules to personnel, subcontractors, and material suppliers to meet targeted deadlines.
• Write, negotiate, and manage scope across multiple disciplines related to construction and facilities.
• Maintain interior office and factory cleanliness.
• Plan, set up, and execute events for VIPs, vendors, and internal staff.
• Recommend move plans and assist with office relocations.
• Work with the purchasing department to ensure vendors are approved, vetted, and insured.
• Support and manage campus services such as the bike program, laundry program, and office supplies.
• Assist with badging, ITAR, NDA requirements, and safety training.
• Create RFPOs and assist the manager with furniture and vendor selection.
• Track purchase orders, weekly reports, and project schedules and statuses.
• Meet with key SpaceX end users and establish the scope of work.
• Assist the facilities manager(s) in all aspects of project implementation as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years of experience in managing facilities vendors, contract management in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience in managing facilities vendors, contract management, or shipping and operational logistics.
• Able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
• Standing for long periods, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with managing commercial, office, or industrial facilities.
• Familiar with space planning procedures and operations.
• Knowledge of basic computer applications; ability to navigate different software programs easily.
• Ability to create and update RFPOs and facilities work orders in an ERP software.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to make independent judgments with limited information.
• Strong communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in writing) between employees, vendors, and customers.
• Able to read and understand basic floor plans.

Pay

Level 3: $115,000.00 - $160,000.00. Your actual level and base salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a discount.
• Long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
• Potential discretionary bonuses.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.
• Various discounts and perks.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C.1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.