SpaceX · 1 week ago
Lead Construction Engineer
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$125K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expSpaceX 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. The Lead Construction Engineer will oversee a team of construction engineers to design, build and activate infrastructure for orbital launch capability, while managing various construction projects and ensuring compliance with technical specifications and budgets.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of construction engineers, focused on the development, value engineering, and construction of SpaceX site facilities
Develop and train direct reports to enable extreme ownership and empowered decision making
Coordinate with operations teams to define project requirements, perform constructability assessments, and prioritize work timelines
Coordinate all phases of development projects, including interactions with other groups on site to maximize productivity and organize schedules to fit operations
Prepare and coordinate all capital expenditure processes, including reviews, approvals, and execution of site capital projects
Ensure technical specifications, budget, and deadlines are met
Communicate and deliver building activities and schedules to personnel, subcontractors, and material suppliers to effectively and efficiently execute targeted deadlines
Manage external contractors, including proposal requests, development of specifications, and supplier selection
Provide technical support and information to ensure construction complies with all standards, codes, and specifications
Guide team members through multiple jurisdictions' permitting requirements and inspection processes
Develop cost estimates, material requisitions, plans, and specifications for multiple small and large multi-disciplinary projects
Be proactive with respect to team growth and department/company strategy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management
3+ years of professional experience working in construction project management, construction engineering, or facility design
Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Must have a valid driver's license
Ability to work in environments with extreme odors, fumes, and noise
Preferred
5+ years of leadership experience, either leading people or multi-disciplinary complex projects
Ability to perform and manage technically complex projects using independent judgement and personal initiative
Experience reading, understanding, and creating blueprints, technical manuals, and reports
Experience with facility design software and tools such as Revit, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, BIM 360, Navisworks, etc
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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