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CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER (LAUNCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS)

This role is responsible for the planning and execution of new facility construction projects, renovation projects, and strategic planning of office and production spaces at our launch sites. You will work with 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:

• Manage, coordinate, and be a liaison to facilities projects, including construction and maintenance operations at the SpaceX Cape Canaveral launch facilities
• Coordinate facilities projects to ensure vendors meet SpaceX and any applicable standards (NASA, Space Force and/or applicable Codes) while delivering promised services, materials, and craftsmanship. Facilitate city, county, and governmental approvals
• Work with urgency to ensure minimal interruption to launch operations
• Improve process planning by which construction projects are formulated, priced, approved, executed and reviewed – 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 renovation projects
• 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 project
• Coordinate project implementation and track project status, including any associated permit/ inspection work
• Work with the end user and partners in order to operationalize the post-construction building operations and maintenance functions
• Ensure Maintenance plans are set up for any new equipment post construction
• 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 facility documentation after any improvement is completed to maintain accurate facility documents

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, or an engineering discipline
• 3+ years of professional experience in architecture, engineering, construction management, or facilities management

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite tools, project management software and PDF editor software such as Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat
• 2+ years of professional experience with facility design software and tools (ex. Revit, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, BIM 360, Navisworks)
• 1+ years of professional experience with strategic facilities planning experience
• 1+ years of professional experience with manufacturing facility experience
• 1+ years of professional experience with construction cost estimates
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and calculations; ability to span up and highlight coordination items
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance
• Ability to independently and effectively manage projects in an extremely fast paced and changing environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Occasionally exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments- heat, cold, rain
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends

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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliancespacex.com.