SpaceX
Aerospace
Manager,Construction
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“Manager, Construction at SpaceX. Skills: Construction management, Team leadership, Project execution”
What You'll Achieve.
Make SpaceX international and domestic offices efficient; Make SpaceX international and domestic offices impactful; Lead to making life multiplanetary; Provide on-time delivery; Provide under budget delivery; Achieve customer satisfaction
Industry & Context.
Solve diverse problems; Solve complex problems
75%+ travel required, Work extended hours, Work weekends
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline, construction management or architecture, 4+ years professional experience in architecture, engineering, or construction management, Experience leading a team in construction
Nice to Have
2+ years leadership experience, Led 10+ individuals, Led multi-discipline projects, Previous project management software experience, Previous scheduling software experience, Professional Engineer (PE) license, Design experience in technical field, Basic AutoCAD proficiency, Knowledge of jurisdictional permitting, Knowledge of environmental agencies, Understanding of civil disciplines, Understanding of structural disciplines, Understanding of mechanical disciplines, Understanding of electrical disciplines, Understanding of piping disciplines, Understanding of geotechnical disciplines, Understanding of surveying disciplines, Experience with project management major construction projects, Experience with estimating major construction projects, Experience with cost control major construction projects, Experience with schedule major construction projects, Experience with contractor management major construction projects, Experience reading shop drawings, Experience reviewing shop drawings, Experience approving shop drawings, Experience reading fabrication drawings, Experience reviewing fabrication drawings, Experience approving fabrication drawings, Experience reading blueprints, Experience reviewing blueprints, Experience approving blueprints, Experience reading technical manuals, Experience reviewing technical manuals, Experience approving technical manuals, Ability to rapidly change roles, Ability to rapidly change responsibilities, Maintain high sense of urgency, Ability to work independently, Ability to work in a team, Take initiative, Communicate effectively, Construction cost estimate experience
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work daily with executive-level staff; Work with facilities team; Work with end users
Communication Scope
Provide construction updates; Communicate effectively
Process & Methodology
Project management, Cost control, Schedule management, Scope management, Budgetary cost, Estimating, Contractor management, Permitting, Approvals
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. MANAGER, CONSTRUCTION As the Manager of Construction, you will own the responsibility of leading a technically excellent team to design and build office spaces across the globe. This leader will directly impact the foundation of the many SpaceX sites and work daily with executive-level staff. The quality of our work is a direct reflection of our values, and the impact is immense. You will be able to operate with autonomy to solve diverse and complex problems, excel at managing multiple projects at a time, and mentor, coach, and train others. You will have the opportunity to drive positive change and own projects from start to finish, with the goal of making the SpaceX international and domestic offices efficient and impactful, ultimately leading to making life multiplanetary. RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage a team of direct and indirect reports within the construction team, including but not limited to construction project engineers, MEP engineers, designers, architects, and other individuals supporting construction projects Coordinate workload for individuals and steer prioritization Forecast and respond to construction project issues and escalations Interface with senior leaders (VP/executive) and provide construction updates Improve process planning by which construction projects are formulated, priced, approved, executed, and reviewed; implement full lifecycle improvements with the goal of providing on-time and under budget delivery with customer satisfaction Perform construction project management responsibilities as follows: Manage tools and folder systems relating to the organization of our construction projects Meet with end users/customers to establish scope of work Provide budgetary cost
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