Construction Project Manager
Posted 26 May 2026
Advertised as “Construction Project Manager (Starlink)”
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The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 3+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyEngineering, Construction Management, Architecture (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
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.
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER (STARLINK)
As a member of the construction projects team, you will work with a group of elite engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure for a variety of projects at the Starlink production facility. This is a hands-on role that is responsible for the planning and execution of new facility construction and renovation projects with emphasis on heavy civil and utility components. You will work with construction project managers, facility engineers, designers, vendors and internal partners/customers to support these goals. You will have the opportunity to drive positive change and own projects from start to finish, with the goal of making the SpaceX campus a world-class manufacturing facility. This position is based in Bastrop, TX (Austin Area).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Oversee and own the full lifecycle of civil, structural, and utility-related projects to achieve on-time and under-budget delivery with customer satisfaction. The following project management responsibilities are applicable:
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Provide guidance and input on preliminary scope/customer requests, including rough order of magnitude (ROM) costs
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Gather proposals from architects, engineers, vendors, or contractors
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Evaluate competitive bids as appropriate
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Review proposals for accuracy, identify and track cost-saving suggestions or improvements
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Recommend the best path of action
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Develop the final cost and schedule for the project
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Implement controls as needed to track and manage cost, schedule, and scope
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Write and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out
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Facilitate city, county, building owner, and governmental approvals
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Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time
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Track and approve invoicing of work
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Manage all aspects of multi-discipline construction projects in the field
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Coordinate with end user and facilities team for building operations and maintenance
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Manage night shift/early morning contractors as project work requires