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 of enabling human life on Mars. CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER 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 the McGregor Rocket Development Facility as well as other 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, to make the SpaceX campus a world-class facility that can support the mission of enabling life beyond Earth. This position is based in McGregor, Texas (Central Texas area). RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee and own the full lifecycle of multidiscipline construction 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 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 Provide daily coordination to contractors working across the entire facility and coordinate critical path work to maintain project schedules Plan construction activities with facility operators to avoid delays to facility operations Perform daily inspection and verification of contractor’s progress and observe critical operations to ensure quality Ensure contractors follow site and OSHA safety standards while performing work Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time Manage night shift/early morning contractors as project work requires BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management with 1+ years of experience working in the field on construction projects, or 5+ years of commercial construction experience will be considered in place of degree PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations; ability to mark up and highlight coordination items on plans Proficiency in calculating percent grade, calculating volumes, and establishing and using site benchmarks Experience in performing topographic, construction staking, and as-builts using GPS and/or total station equipment Experience installing civil infrastructure such utilities, and structural concrete. Ability to manage priorities and multiple projects at once with minimal guidance. Experience with project management of major construction projects including estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management Experience in directing work in the field between trades and contractors. Experience in using AutoCAD or Revit ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to work at elevated heights (200+ feet) Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (up to 25lbs. unassisted) Typica ... (truncated, view full listing at source)