Construction Project Manager

Space

X 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 Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

As a member of the construction projects team, you will work with a group of elite engineers and specialists across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure for a variety of projects at Starbase as well as other Space

X Facilities. This role is responsible for the design, build, and activation of infrastructure, facilities improvements, and large capital projects. You will have the opportunity to drive positive change in a fast‑paced and low‑drag environment. This includes owning tasks/projects from start to finish, with the goal of making the Space

X campus a world‑class facility that can support the mission of enabling life beyond Earth. This position is based in South Texas (Brownsville/South Padre Island area).

• Oversee and own the full lifecycle of multidisciplinary construction projects to achieve on‑time and under‑budget delivery with customer satisfaction.
  • 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 the best 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, and regulatory approvals
  • Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real‑time
  • Manage the overall site safety and environmental requirements for contractors
  • Track and approve invoicing of work
• Manage all aspects of multi‑disciplinary construction projects in the field
• Coordinate with the 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

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management
• 2+ years of professional experience in engineering, architecture, or construction management

• 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 global positioning systems (GPS) and Total Stations
• Experience with project management of major construction projects, including estimating, cost control, scheduling, and contractor management
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed, as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance
• Ability to manage priorities and multiple projects at once
• Ability to rapidly change roles/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
• Previous experience with project management and scheduling software
• 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 portable document format (PDF) editor software such as Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD
• Knowledge of processes of jurisdictional permitting and/or environmental agencies
• Understanding and ability to interact with vendors of multiple disciplines, such as civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying
• Bilingual…