About the 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 (STARSHIP LAUNCH PADS) This role is responsible for the planning and execution of new construction projects, renovation projects, and strategic planning of launch pads, and fabrication spaces at our launch sites. You will work with build 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: Manage, coordinate, and be a liaison to build projects, including construction and maintenance operations at SpaceX launch pads Coordinate projects to ensure vendors meet SpaceX applicable standards and codes while delivering promised services, materials, and craftsmanship. Facilitate city, county, and governmental approvals Work with urgency to ensure minimal interruption to operations Improve process planning by which construction projects are formulated, priced, approved, executed, and reviewed; oversee full lifecycle improvements with the goal of providing on-time and under-budget delivery with customer satisfaction Manage tools and folder systems relating to the organization of our projects Manage daily, weekly, and/or monthly communication at multiple levels within the company related to the status on the project Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and request for proposal (RFP) documents for vendors Gather proposals from architects, engineers, and contractors; assign contracts upon receipt of all proposals Develop the final cost and schedule for the project, and implement controls as needed to manage cost, schedule, and scope during life of the project Coordinate project implementation and track project status, including any associated permit/inspection work Work with the end user to transition post-construction into operations and maintenance functions Ensure maintenance plans are set up for any new equipment before closeout Take on new projects ad-hoc as the business needs Review and manage project request tickets; create work orders when needed and manage to completion Reconcile documentation throughout construction until any improvement is completed to maintain accurate record documents Maintain a safe work site by implementing safety