Construction Project Manager, Critical Transport (Starship)

The role

You will plan and execute safety-critical transport of Starship flight hardware and infrastructure between production, test, and launch sites. You will own end-to-end project execution with an emphasis on complex heavy-haul and oversize moves.

What you will do

• Direct team compliance with safety programs and maintain a safety culture.
• Plan, write, and own transport plans for critical moves.
• Write and manage engineering, transport, and construction contracts.
• Perform project control tasks including scheduling, budgeting, and logistics.
• Manage coordination with engineering, production, launch, and vendors.
• Resolve route, access, and execution conflicts in real time.
• Lead and develop a team of construction and transport personnel.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of transport projects.
• Mentor team members on field execution and contractor management.
• Coordinate route surveys, utility reviews, and governmental approvals.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, or an engineering related discipline OR 4+ years of professional experience in construction, engineering, or facilities management in lieu o
• 3+ years of professional experience in construction management, project management, or engineering
• 1+ years of professional experience managing heavy-haul, oversize, or critical transport projects
• Valid driver’s license
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required
• Ability to work in outdoor environments
• Must be willing to work weekends and night shifts as needed
• Ability to pass background/clearance checks

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, construction science, logistics, or an engineering discipline
• Experience with project management and scheduling software
• Experience planning and executing self-propelled modular transporter (SPMT), platform-trailer, or similar heavy-haul moves
• Experience with route surveys, load securement, escort and traffic control, and night or weekend moves
• Knowledge of overweight and oversize permitting and of jurisdictional road, utility, and environmental agencies
• Understanding of multiple disciplines such as civil, structural, mechanical, and surveying
• Experience with project management of major construction or industrial moves
• Experience reading, reviewing, and approving transport drawings, shop and fabrication drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD
• Design and build experience in a technical field

Before you apply

• Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

About the company

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company was founded on the belief that a future where humanity explores the stars is more exciting than one where we are not.