TerraFirma
Construction
ConstructionProjectManager-HeavyCivil&Excavation
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“Construction Project Manager - Heavy Civil & Excavation at TerraFirma. Skills: Heavy civil projects, Automated construction, Project lifecycle management. Spearhead planning of heavy civil projects. Spearhead execution of heavy civil projects”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver cost-effective outcomes; Maintain project timelines; Maintain quality standards
Industry & Context.
Risk identification; Implement solutions
Work extended hours, Work weekends, Relocate to Austin, TX
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, 2 years of experience in construction project management, 1 year focused on earthworks or heavy civil construction, Proven track record of managing projects with heavy equipment, Budgets ranging from $50,000 to $20 million, Understanding of earthworks construction techniques, Understanding of earthworks materials, Understanding of earthworks equipment
Nice to Have
Experience with construction automation, Experience with robotics, Experience with advanced technology integration in project management, Experience in a startup or high-growth company
What You'll Do.
Spearhead planning of heavy civil projects
Spearhead execution of heavy civil projects
Spearhead delivery of heavy civil projects
Oversee entire project lifecycle
Ensure projects are completed safely
Ensure projects meet quality expectations
Ensure projects stay on schedule
Ensure projects remain within budget
Manage project planning
Manage project budgets
Manage project schedules
Manage project resources
Maximize efficiency gains from automated equipment
Deliver cost-effective outcomes
Ensure strict compliance with safety regulations
Ensure compliance with industry standards
Address safety considerations of automated construction
Monitor project progress
Oversee job site operations
Proactively identify risks
Implement solutions to maintain project timelines
Implement solutions to maintain quality standards
Communicate regularly with clients
Provide clear updates on project status
Provide clear updates on project milestones
Train operators in use of automated equipment
Support operators in use of automated equipment
Manage operators in use of automated equipment
Train operators in use of remote-controlled equipment
Support operators in use of remote-controlled equipment
Manage operators in use of remote-controlled equipment
Ensure optimal performance of equipment
Drive continuous improvements in automation technology
Drive continuous improvements in operational processes
Negotiate contracts with subcontractors
Negotiate contracts with suppliers
Assist estimating with preconstruction activities
Assist estimating with take-offs
Assist estimating with vendor solicitations
Assist estimating with material pricing
Manage submittal process
Manage close-out documentation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Client communication
Communication Scope
Client updates
Process & Methodology
Project planning, Budgeting, Scheduling, Resource management, Risk identification, Quality standards, Submittal process, Close-out documentation
Full Job Description
At TerraFirma, we’re redefining how the world moves earth for construction. Founded by former SpaceX engineers and backed by Bain Capital Ventures, TerraFirma is automating construction to make it faster, cheaper, and safer. Our Story & Mission At SpaceX, we were part of the teams that built the largest rocket in human history, launched the largest constellation of satellites ever made, and delivered connectivity to millions of people worldwide. What we learned was simple: infrastructure is everything. At Starbase, the biggest barrier to launching missions to Mars was not building the rocket. It was how slow, expensive, and complex it was to build the infrastructure around it. We lacked buildings, roads, water, power, communications, and waste management, and constructing them took far more time and resources than it should have. From a first-principles perspective, that doesn't make sense. It shouldn't be this hard or costly to create the foundations for progress. That’s when we realized something important: the same engineering mindset that enabled us to tackle space exploration and mass manufacturing could be applied to infrastructure. By bringing the principles of simplification, iteration, acceleration, and automation to construction, we can unlock a new era in how the world builds. Accelerating infrastructure unlocks progress across every domain, creating a self-sustaining engine for tackling humanity’s toughest challenges. The innovations we develop on Earth will lay the groundwork for the technologies that one day make settlement on Mars possible. Job Overview In this role, you will spearhead the planning, execution, and delivery of heavy civil projects (excavation, grading, site-prep, etc.), leveraging our innovative automation and mission control technology. This role is pivotal in overseeing the entire project lifecycle, ensuring projects are completed safely, meet quality expectations, stay on schedule, and remain within budget. Responsibilities - Manage
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