Manager, Construction

MANAGER, CONSTRUCTION

As a member of the critical infrastructure organization, you will lead the design, build and activation of some of the world’s most technically advanced manufacturing facilities. As the Manager of Construction, you will own the responsibility of leading a large and technically excellent team to design and build new infrastructure on SpaceX’s campus. This leader will directly impact the foundation of the Hawthorne site and work daily with executive level staff. The quality of our work is a direct reflection of our values and the impact is immense. You will be able to operate with autonomy to solve diverse and complex problems, excel at managing multiple projects at a time and mentor, coach and train others. You will have the opportunity to drive positive change and own projects from start to finish, with the goal of making the SpaceX Hawthorne campus a world-class manufacturing facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Guide the work of Construction Project Engineers, MEP Engineers, Designers, Architects and other individuals supporting construction projects
• Coordinate workload for individuals, and steer prioritization
• Forecast and respond to construction project issues and escalations
• Improve process planning by which construction projects are formulated, priced, approved, executed, and reviewed; implement full lifecycle improvements with the goal of providing on-time and under budget delivery with customer satisfaction
• Perform construction project management responsibilities as follows:
• Manage tools and folder systems relating to the organization of our construction projects
• Meet with end users/customers to establish scope of work
• Provide budgetary cost based upon the preliminary scope of the project
• Gather proposals from architects, engineers and contractors, and 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
• Facilitate city, county, governmental, and landlord approvals as applicable
• Coordinate project implementation, and track project status
• Visually inspect to ensure the quality and workmanship of projects
• Manage contractor payments and lien releases
• Work with the facilities team and end users in order to operationalize the post-construction building operations and maintenance functions
• Provide closeout packages to facilities team
• Maintain “as-built” record plans
• Develop tools and approach to supporting the space allocation and adjudication process across the enterprise
• Take on new projects ad-hoc as the business needs

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of leadership experience, either leading people and/or multi-discipline projects
• Previous experience with project management and scheduling software
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Design experience in a technical field
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD
• Knowledge of processes of jurisdictional permitting and/or environmental agencies
• Understanding of multiple disciplines such as civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying
• Experience with project management of major construction projects, including estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management
• Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and fabrication drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities, while maintaining a high sense of urgency in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively
• Construction cost estimate experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area
• Position requires ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Manager, Construction: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/per year

Your 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.

Base 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, stock options, 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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.