{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"df63db280e89eef567cb52e6","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/df63db280e89eef567cb52e6","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/df63db280e89eef567cb52e6","title":"Lead Construction Project Manager","description":"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.\nLEAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER\nThe Lead Construction Project Manager will oversee a team of construction engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build and activate infrastructure that will enable orbital launch capability for the largest rocket in the world. This role will participate, coordinate, and execute infrastructure projects as well as provide support to the operations and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and utilities.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nLead and mentor a team of construction engineers, focused on the development, value engineering, and construction of SpaceX site facilities.\nDevelop and train direct reports to enable extreme ownership and empowered decision making.\nCoordinate with operations teams to define project requirements, perform constructability assessments, and prioritize work timelines.\nCoordinate all phases of development projects, including interactions with other groups on site to maximize productivity and organize schedules to fit operations.\nPrepare and coordinate all capital expenditure processes, including reviews, approvals, and execution of site capital projects.\nEnsure technical specifications, budget, and deadlines are met.\nCommunicate and deliver building activities and schedules to personnel, subcontractors, and material suppliers to effectively and efficiently execute targeted deadlines.\nManage external contractors, including proposal requests, development of specifications, and supplier selection.\nProvide technical support and information to ensure construction complies with all standards, codes, and specifications.\nGuide team members through multiple jurisdictions' permitting requirements and inspection processes.\nDevelop cost estimates, material requisitions, plans, and specifications for multiple small and large multi-disciplinary projects.\nBe proactive with respect to team growth and department/company strategy.\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:\nBachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management.\n3+ years of professional experience working in construction project management, construction engineering, or facility design.\nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:\n5+ years of leadership experience, either leading people or multi-disciplinary complex projects.\nAbility to perform and manage technically complex projects using independent judgement and personal initiative.\nExperience reading, understanding, and creating blueprints, technical manuals, and reports.\nExperience with facility design software and tools such as Revit, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, BIM 360, Navisworks, etc.\nStrong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\nMust be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.\nMust have a valid driver's license.\nAbility to work in environments with extreme odors, fumes, and noise.\nCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:\n\nPay Range:\nLevel 1: $135,000 - $190,000\nYour actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.\nBase salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.\nITAR REQUIREMENTS:\nTo 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.\nSpaceX 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.\nApplicants 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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com.","company":"SpaceX","rawCompany":"spacex","city":"Hawthorne","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-24T07:55:31.962Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"236220","title":"Commercial and Institutional Building Construction","slug":"commercial-and-institutional-building-construction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead Construction Project Manager","description":"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. 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