Job brief: Construction Project Manager (Starship Launch Pad)

What JoRoute checked · Checked by JoRoute

• Listed on SpaceX's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-10 (today); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-10.
• The apply link opens boards.greenhouse.io, the address SpaceX's board gives for this job.
• The same title for the same place was listed 1 other time on this board in the last 90 days: several openings, or a re-posted job.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: Not published
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Starbase, TX
• Posted: 2026-11-10

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Manager. The title says "Manager".

Must have

• The construction project manager coordinates all on-site construction activities and supervises all field personnel as required to successfully complete the project on schedule an…
• Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, or an engineering related discipline and 3+ years of professional experience in construction, engineering, or facilitie…
• 2+ years of professional experience in concrete construction, earthwork, and basic steel structures
• 1+ year of demonstrated hands-on experience in the construction field
• Travel may be required to support projects at other sites (up to 30%)
• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performin…

Conditions

• Push/Pull: Up to ≤ 50 lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to ≤ 25 lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day
• Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review
• 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/…

Main duties

• Manage all aspects of multidisciplinary construction projects, both as an administrator and in the field
• Direct all field personnel to achieve completion of the project on schedule, within budget, and with quality workmanship that conforms to the original plans …
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in real-time in the field
• Promote job site safety, encourage safe work practices, and rectify job site hazards immediately
• Oversee and own the full lifecycle of projects to achieve on-time and under-budget delivery with customer satisfaction. The following project management resp…

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for project and program manager jobs across the U.S.: $140k a year (351 listings, 96 employers). This listing does not publish pay to compare.
• Across SpaceX's 2,901 open listings, 59% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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