Job brief: Construction Project Manager, Launch Pad Fabrication (Starship)

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 2026-11-13 (today); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-13.
• The apply link opens boards.greenhouse.io, the address SpaceX's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• 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: 2026-11-13

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

Level: Manager. The title says "Manager".

Must have

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related field and 3+ years of experience in industrial trades (weld, boilermaker, mechanical, control sy…
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management
• 5+ years of experience working in industrial trades
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Occasional travel may be required based on specific project tasks
• Valid driver’s license

Conditions

• Ability to work at elevated heights, in outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain, snow)
• Physical effort including sitting or standing for extended periods of time, lifting and carrying weight such as materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs. unassisted)
• Ability to provide on-call support in emergencies
• Ability to rotate between day and night shifts as needed

Main duties

• Oversee and own the full lifecycle of projects with on-time and under-budget delivery
• Manage all aspects of multi-discipline construction projects in the field
• Perform project control tasks, including project scheduling and cost control
• Interact with contractors, fabricators, and internal customers
• Ensure Safety policies are strictly enforced in the field

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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 (291 listings, 80 employers). This listing does not publish pay to compare.
• Across SpaceX's 2,855 open listings, 57% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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