Manager, Site Civil Engineering

SpaceX
College Station, TX

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level civil engineers who lead project teams and manage complex infrastructure builds.

Best fit for

  • Mid-to-senior civil engineers with leadership experience and expertise in multi-acre land development
    — “Experience with multi-acre land development projects that includes due diligence, site layout, utilities, drainage, and permitting.”
  • Candidates who can manage cross-disciplinary teams and resolve conflicts on-site in real time
    — “Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time.”
  • Professionals with a track record of overseeing construction contracts and project execution
    — “Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts across multiple disciplines through contract close-out.”

Things to consider

  • Onsite presence and real-time conflict resolution are non-negotiable requirements
    — “Provide direct onsite engineering inspections and field observations.”
  • Candidates must be U.S. citizens or residents due to ITAR export regulations
    — “To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national...”
  • The role requires extended hours and weekend availability based on operational needs
    — “Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience managing full project cycles from design to commissioning
    — “Lead a project team of engineers and contractors throughout the entirety of civil projects...”
  • Showcase ability to handle real-time problem-solving in construction settings
    — “Demonstrated experience where quick thinking and tangible problem-solving skills play a critical role.”
  • Emphasize leadership experience in multi-disciplinary environments
    — “Understanding of other disciplines such as: mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying.”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with shop and fabrication drawings and technical manuals
    — “Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and fabrication drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • design and build civil infrastructure
  • manage construction projects
Typical background
civil engineeringproject management

Skills & requirements

Required

Civil EngineeringProject ManagementContract Management

Preferred

Multi-acre Land DevelopmentGeotechnical

Stack & domain

Civil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringDesignConstructionContract ManagementCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkLeadershipStrategic ThinkingEngineeringProject Management

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

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, SITE CIVIL ENGINEERING

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead a team of engineers to design and build civil infrastructure.

Lead a project team of engineers and contractors throughout the entirety of civil projects, including design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for industrial and commercial type projects.

Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts across multiple disciplines through contract close-out.

Manage the execution and completion of construction projects.

Interact with contractors, fabricators, owners, and clients.

Provide direct onsite engineering inspections and field observations.

Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline.

5+ years of professional experience in civil engineering design, analysis, and drafting.

2+ years of experience in a leadership position.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Demonstrated experience where quick thinking and tangible problem-solving skills play a critical role.

Demonstrated experience fostering an environment of extremely high personal accountability and responsibility.

Understanding of other disciplines such as: mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying.

Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and fabrication drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals.

Experience with multi-acre land development projects that includes due diligence, site layout, utilities, drainage, and permitting.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.

Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs.

Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Occasional travel may be required based on specific project tasks.

Valid driver’s license.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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