Construction Project Manager - Project Controls
Listed on 2026-02-08
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Engineering
Overview
Space
X 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 Space
X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER - PROJECT CONTROLS
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 Starbase as well as other Space
X 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, with the goal of making the Space
X campus a world-class facility that can support the mission of enabling life beyond Earth. This position is based in South Texas (Brownsville/South Padre Island area).
- Own and implement budgeting, spend tracking, and general cost control measures across large capital projects
- Clearly communicate project status, progress, and blockers to internal and external stakeholders
- Assist with managing high level strategy for project execution, including resource planning, contracting strategy, equipment procurement, etc.
- Build and maintain integrated design/build project schedules, from project conception to commissioning
- Establish project KPI’s and report on project performance against these metrics
- Build budget standards, unit rate databases, and other estimation tools
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management
- 2+ years of professional experience in engineering, architecture, or construction management
- 5+ years of experience working in manufacturing and/or industrial construction project industry
- Technical degree or related experience (engineering, math or physics related discipline)
- Experience with interdisciplinary project management and execution, specifically relating to engineering fundamentals across multiple departments
- Experience developing and presenting executive summaries of status to drive decision making
- Ability to communicate with project stakeholders and executives
- Data analysis skillset, including Excel and SQL experience
- Strong project management foundation, including project scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and risk management
- Proficiency in project scheduling software and tools (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar)
- Strong understanding of construction methods across civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines
- Expertise in cost estimating processes for large-scale manufacturing construction projects
- Experienced with Procore, Bluebeam, CAD, and other construction-related software
- Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed, based on site operational needs; flexibility is required
- Ability to provide on-call support in emergency situations
- Occasional travel may be required based on specific projects; travel requirement is up to 15%
- 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.
Space
X is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Space
X 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.
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X’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to
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