Join SpaceX as a Project Controls Engineer to manage budgeting and project execution for infrastructure projects at Cape Canaveral.
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Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Implement budgeting and cost control measures
- Communicate project status to stakeholders
- Manage project execution strategy
- Build and maintain project schedules
- Establish project KPIs and report performance
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management
- 2+ years of professional experience in engineering, architecture, or construction management
Nice to have
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial construction
- Technical degree or related experience
- Experience with interdisciplinary project management
- Data analysis skillset including Excel and SQL
- Proficiency in project scheduling software
Practical constraints
- Occasional travel may be required up to 15%
- Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral
Requirements
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Project Controls Engineer for Starship Infrastructure at SpaceX plays a crucial role in overseeing the design, construction, and activation of various facility projects. This position requires expertise in project management, budgeting, and cost control, with a strong foundation in engineering or construction management. Ideal candidates will have several years of experience in industrial construction and a solid understanding of interdisciplinary project execution. The role is embedded within a team of skilled professionals dedicated to enhancing SpaceX's operational capabilities.
Joblaze insights
Quick facts
- Is the Project Controls Engineer, Starship Infrastructure role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Cape Canaveral, FL.
- How much experience is required?
- 2–5 years of relevant experience for this Project Controls Engineer, Starship Infrastructure role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Cape Canaveral, FL.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Bluebeam, Budgeting, CAD, Construction Management, Cost Control, Data Analysis.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Project Controls Engineer, Starship Infrastructure role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
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.
PROJECT CONTROLS ENGINEER, STARSHIP INFRASTRUCTURE
As a member of the construction projects team, you will work with a group of elite engineers and specialists across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure for a variety of projects at SpaceX Facilities. This role is responsible for the design, build, and activation of infrastructure, facilities improvements, and large capital projects. You will have the opportunity to drive positive change in a fast-paced and low-drag environment. This includes owning tasks/projects from start to finish, with the goal of making the SpaceX campus a world-class facility that can support the mission of enabling life beyond Earth.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own and implement budgeting, spend tracking, and general cost control measures across large capital projects
- Clearly communicate project status, progress, and blockers to internal and external stakeholders
- Assist with managing high level strategy for project execution, including resource planning, contracting strategy, equipment procurement, etc.
- Build and maintain integrated design/build project schedules, from project conception to commissioning
- Own and implement budgeting, spend tracking, and general cost control measures across large capital projects
- Establish project KPI’s and report on project performance against these metrics
- Build budget standards, unit rate databases, and other estimation tools
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management
- 2+ years of professional experience in engineering, architecture, or construction management
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 5+ years of experience working in manufacturing and/or industrial construction project industry
- Technical degree or related experience (engineering, math or physics related discipline)
- Experience with interdisciplinary project management and execution, specifically relating to engineering fundamentals across multiple departments
- Experience developing and presenting executive summaries of status to drive decision making
- Ability to communicate with project stakeholders and executives
- Data analysis skillset, including Excel and SQL experience
- Strong project management foundation, including project scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and risk management
- Proficiency in project scheduling software and tools (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar)
- Strong understanding of construction methods across civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines
- Expertise in cost estimating processes for large-scale manufacturing construction projects
- Experienced with Procore, Bluebeam, CAD, and other construction-related software
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Occasional travel may be required based on specific projects; travel requirement is up to 15%
- Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral
- Ability to perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Ability to remain focused while working in hazardous environments, while wearing appropriate PPE
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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