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 of enabling human life on Mars.
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER, CRITICAL LIFT (STARSHIP)
As a member of the Starship Critical Lift and Transport Operations (CLT) team, you will collaborate with engineers and managers across multiple disciplines to design, build, and commission infrastructure that minimizes risk for safety-critical lifting and transport operations at Starbase and other SpaceX facilities. You will influence design and own end-to-end project execution, with primary emphasis on planning and performing complex lifting activities essential to developing SpaceX infrastructure.
What you'd do
- 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. The following project management responsibilities apply
- Mentor team members on field execution, contractor management, and problem-solving in a fast-paced construction environment
- Drive accountability for on-time and on-budget delivery from factory to foundation, while supporting rapid iteration typical of SpaceX programs
What they want
- 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
- 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
- Ability 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
- Must be willing to work weekends and night shifts as needed
- Ability to pass background/clearance checks