SpaceX
aerospace
LeadConstructionEngineer
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“Lead Construction Engineer at SpaceX. Skills: construction engineering, infrastructure design, project management, team leadership. oversee a team of construction engineers. design, build and activate infrastructure”
What You'll Achieve.
enable orbital launch capability; enable human life on Mars; maximize productivity; effectively and efficiently execute targeted deadlines
Industry & Context.
Ability to perform and manage technically complex projects using independent judgement and personal initiative
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, U. S. citizen or national, U. S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), Refugee under 8 U. S. C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U. S. C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U. S. Department of State (ITAR Requirements)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management, 3+ years of professional experience working in construction project management, construction engineering, or facility design
Nice to Have
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., interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
What You'll Do.
oversee a team of construction engineers
build and activate infrastructure
and execute infrastructure projects
provide support to the operations and maintenance of facilities
lead and mentor a team of construction engineers
develop and train direct reports
coordinate with operations teams to define project requirements
perform constructability assessments
prioritize work timelines
coordinate all phases of development projects
prepare and coordinate all capital expenditure processes
ensure technical specifications
and deadlines are met
communicate and deliver building activities and schedules
manage external contractors
provide technical support and information
guide team members through multiple jurisdictions' permitting requirements and inspection processes
develop cost estimates
material requisitions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
coordinate with operations teams; coordinate all phases of development projects, including interactions with other groups on site; communicate and deliver building activities and schedules to personnel, subcontractors, and material suppliers; guide team members through multiple jurisdictions' permitting requirements and inspection processes; ability to work in a team environment
Communication Scope
Communicate and deliver building activities and schedules to personnel, subcontractors, and material suppliers
Process & Methodology
construction project management, construction engineering, facility design, value engineering, constructability assessments, capital expenditure processes, technical specifications, budget management, deadline management, proposal requests, supplier selection, permitting requirements, inspection processes, cost estimates, material requisitions, plans, specifications, manage multi-disciplinary complex projects
Full Job Description
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. LEAD CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER The Lead Construction Engineer will oversee a team of construction engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build and activate infrastructure that will enable orbital launch capability for the largest rocket in the world. This role will participate, coordinate, and execute infrastructure projects as well as provide support to the operations and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and utilities. 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 requis
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