Manager, Construction

3 days, 19 hours ago
Full-time
Lead
Project and Program Management
SpaceX

SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the aim of revolutionizing space technology and enabling human life on other planets.

Aerospace & Defense
10K-50K
Founded 2002

Description

  • Manage direct and indirect reports on the construction team, including project engineers, MEP engineers, designers, architects, and other project support staff.
  • Coordinate individual workloads and prioritize team assignments.
  • Forecast, address, and escalate construction project issues as needed.
  • Interface with senior leaders, including VP- and executive-level staff, and provide project updates.
  • Improve how construction projects are formulated, priced, approved, executed, and reviewed to drive lifecycle efficiency.
  • Meet with end users and customers to define project scope of work.
  • Develop preliminary budgetary cost estimates based on project scope.
  • Gather proposals from architects, engineers, and contractors and assign contracts after proposal review.
  • Develop final project cost and schedule, and implement controls to manage scope, cost, and timeline.
  • Coordinate project implementation, track status, inspect workmanship, manage contractor payments, and handle lien releases.
  • Work with facilities teams and end users to operationalize post-construction building operations and maintenance.
  • Provide closeout packages and maintain as-built record plans.
  • Take on new projects ad hoc based on business needs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or architecture.
  • 4+ years of professional experience in architecture, engineering, or construction management.
  • Experience leading a construction team.
  • 2+ years of leadership experience, including leading 10+ individuals and/or multi-discipline projects with direct and indirect reports (preferred).
  • Previous experience with project management and scheduling software (preferred).
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred).
  • Design experience in a technical field (preferred).
  • Basic proficiency with AutoCAD (preferred).
  • Knowledge of jurisdictional permitting and/or environmental agency processes (preferred).
  • Understanding of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying disciplines (preferred).
  • Experience managing major construction projects, including estimating, cost control, scheduling, and contractor management (preferred).
  • Experience reviewing and approving shop drawings, fabrication drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals (preferred).
  • Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities while maintaining urgency in a high-paced environment (preferred).
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, take initiative, and communicate effectively (preferred).
  • Construction cost estimating experience (preferred).
  • 75%+ travel required, domestic and international.
  • Ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed.
  • Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements as a U.S. citizen/national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Department of State.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $175,000 to $220,000 for Level 1.
  • Potential long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
  • Potential discretionary bonuses.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to buy additional stock at a discount.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays per year, and paid sick leave per company policy.

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