Construction Project Manager, Critical Lift (Starship)

SpaceX
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Program & Project Management (PMO)Experience: 1+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Safety leadership","Cross-functional communication","Problem-solving","Team leadership","Independent work"]

Lead end-to-end construction and commissioning for Starship Critical Lift and Transport operations, collaborating across engineering, manufacturers, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Own project execution from planning through delivery with a focus on complex heavy-lift activities, schedule and budget control, quality oversight, and resolving field design/construction conflicts in real time. Direct a team of construction personnel while ensuring compliance with safety programs and supporting required FAA/governmental approvals.

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SpaceX
2 months ago

Construction Project Manager, Critical Lift (Starship)

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Job Summary

Lead end-to-end construction and commissioning for Starship Critical Lift and Transport operations, collaborating across engineering, manufacturers, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Own project execution from planning through delivery with a focus on complex heavy-lift activities, schedule and budget control, quality oversight, and resolving field design/construction conflicts in real time. Direct a team of construction personnel while ensuring compliance with safety programs and supporting required FAA/governmental approvals.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Program & Project Management (PMO)
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Direct team compliance with safety programs and maintain a strong safety culture across active projects and field operations.
  • •Write and manage design, engineering, and construction contracts across multiple disciplines through project completion.
  • •Perform project control tasks including scheduling, budgeting, quality control, logistics, and operational coordination.
  • •Manage cross-functional coordination with engineering, manufacturers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to remove roadblocks and resolve issues.
  • •Lead and develop a team of construction personnel; oversee full project lifecycle to deliver on time and under budget and facilitate required approvals.
Travel: Extensive travel

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, or an engineering-related discipline OR 4+ years of professional experience in construction, engineering, or facilities management.
  • •3+ years of professional experience in construction management or engineering.
  • •1+ years of professional experience managing heavy lift/heavy haul projects.
  • •Valid driver’s license.
  • •Ability to pass background/clearance checks.
Experience:1+ yearsConstructionEngineeringHeavy liftHeavy haulFacilities managementMajor construction projects
Education:Bachelor's in architecture, construction management, or an engineering related discipline
Skills:Safety leadershipCross-functional communicationProblem-solvingTeam leadershipIndependent work
Licenses:Driver’s license
Languages:English
Tech Stack:AutoCAD

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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