Construction Project Manager

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

At SpaceX were leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink the worlds most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the worlds largest satellite constellation providing fast reliable internet to 6M users worldwide. We design build test and operate all parts of the system thousands of satellites consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing and the software that brings it all together. Weve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlinks potential global impact and we are looking to add an experienced Construction Project Manager to ensure that our facilities can meet the needs of the production and engineering teams here in Redmond.

As a Construction Project Manager you will work with a group of elite engineers across multiple disciplines to design build and activate infrastructure for a variety of projects at the Starlink production facility. This role is responsible for the planning and execution of new facility construction projects renovation projects and strategic planning of office and production space. You will work with construction project managers facility engineers designers facilities and maintenance team vendors and internal partners/customers to support these goals. You will have the opportunity to drive positive change and own projects from start to finish with the goal of making the SpaceX campus a world-class manufacturing facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and own full lifecycle of projects to achieve on-time and under-budget delivery with customer satisfaction. The following project management responsibilities are applicable:
• Provide guidance and input on preliminary scope/customer requests including 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 building owner and governmental approvals
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time
• Track and approve invoicing of work
• Manage all aspects of multi-discipline construction projects in the field
• Coordinate with 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
• Review and manage project request tickets; create work orders when needed and manage to completion
• Prepare and coordinate with operation teams for annual safety real property and/or landlord property inspections. Escort inspectors as necessary
  
  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree and 4 years of professional experience in architecture engineering construction management or facilities management; or bachelors degree and 2 years of professional experience in architecture engineering construction management or facilities management

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in architecture construction management or an engineering discipline
• 1 years of professional experience with strategic facilities planning manufacturing facilities and construction cost estimates experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings specifications and calculations; ability to mark up and highlight coordination items
• Experience with project management of major construction projects including estimating cost control schedule 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 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work at elevated heights in outdoor environments (heat cold rain snow)
• Physical effort including standing lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (15 to 35 lbs.)
• Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes odors and noise
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs
• Ability to provide on-call support in emergency situations
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Occasional travel may be required based on specific project tasks
• Valid drivers license

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills education and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock stock options or long-term cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short and long-term disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

ITAR 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; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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