Project Controls Engineer, Starship Infrastructure

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.

PROJECT CONTROLS ENGINEER, STARSHIP INFRASTRUCTURE 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 SpaceX 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 SpaceX campus a world-class facility that can support the mission of enabling life beyond Earth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Own and implement budgeting, spend tracking, and general cost control measures across large capital projects

Clearly communicate project status, progress, and blockers to internal and external stakeholders

Assist with managing high level strategy for project execution, including resource planning, contracting strategy, equipment procurement, etc.

Build and maintain integrated design/build project schedules, from project conception to commissioning

Own and implement budgeting, spend tracking, and general cost control measures across large capital projects

Establish project KPI’s and report on project performance against these metrics

Build budget standards, unit rate databases, and other estimation tools

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management2+ years of professional experience in engineering, architecture, or construction management PREFERRED

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

5+ years of experience working in manufacturing and/or industrial construction project industry

Technical degree or related experience (engineering, math or physics related discipline)

Experience with interdisciplinary project management and execution, specifically relating to engineering fundamentals across multiple departments

Experience developing and presenting executive summaries of status to drive decision making

Ability to communicate with project stakeholders and executives

Data analysis skillset, including Excel and SQL experience

Strong project management foundation, including project scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and risk management

Proficiency in project scheduling software and tools (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar)
Strong understanding of construction methods across civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines

Expertise in cost estimating processes for large-scale manufacturing construction projects

Experienced with Procore, Bluebeam, CAD, and other construction-related software

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional travel may be required based on specific projects; travel requirement is up to 15%
Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral Ability to perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights

Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Ability to remain focused while working in hazardous environments, while wearing appropriate PPEITAR 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.  SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer;

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