About this role
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. This position is based in South Texas (Brownsville/Starbase) and requires frequent travel >50%.
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. 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
• Manage tools and organization systems relating to the construction and lifting projects
• Provide budgetary estimates based upon the preliminary scope of the project
• Gather proposals from vendors, engineers and contractors; award contracts upon receipt of all proposals
• Develop the final cost and schedule for the lift and transport portions of project, and implement controls as needed to manage cost, schedule, and scope
• Review technical submittals
• Facilitate FAA/governmental approvals where required
• Coordinate project implementation and track project status
• Coordinate with end user and facilities team for building operations and maintenance
• Communicate with internal legal team
BASIC QUALIFIC